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2018-12-11The news that Avalanche Canada received a $25 million boost from the Federal Government is a few weeks old now but it is worth mentioning simply...replies0views1061
2018-12-11
2018-12-10Hey you! Yeah, you! When was the last time you took an avalanche course? Maybe it's been a while, maybe you've just taken...replies0views1440
2018-12-10
2018-11-24This season's batch of ski films has dropped and one of the ones you shouldn't miss is Matchstick Production's 'ALL...replies0views1810
2018-11-24
2018-11-22Another instalment of the always enjoyable DPS Cinematic "The Shadow Campaign." This is Vol.5.5 and it's called The Photographer....replies0views1144
2018-11-22
2018-11-21By now you have certainly seen social media posts about how good the skiing in Rogers pass has been. We have been blessed with good early season...replies0views2963
2018-11-21
2018-11-20Faction has just dropped the Collective POV Series #1 - check it out here for some pre-season stoke and let us knwo what you think!replies0views2157
2018-11-20
2018-11-17Well, we've all made it another week towards the ski season; fine work everyone! Unfortunately, the snow here seems to be on the...replies0views1275
2018-11-17
2018-11-16This is a high-five out to all our brothers and sisters in eastern US and Canada. Looks like you've had a whack of snow and there's more...replies0views1140
2018-11-16
2018-11-15We all have moms. Here's a fun little video profiling two of them, intercut with footage of their daughters shredding. The premise is good:...replies0views1321
2018-11-15
2018-11-14It's a Wednesday night. There's nothing good on TV. If you know the reference, keep your socks on. Either way, if you're in...replies1views1308
2018-11-14
2018-11-14If you are a freeskier at heart who loves the backcountry and likes to get a little loose then you have certainly had your eye on the new Shift...replies0views1338
2018-11-14
2018-11-10Tobin Seagel is a skier from the South Coast of British Columbia who like to chase big lines: "Two years ago I set off the biggest avalanche...replies0views1234
2018-11-10
2018-11-07The Columbia River has always held my interest. I remember crossing a bridge in Golden just downstream from where the Columbia and Kicking Horse...replies0views2131
2018-11-07
2018-11-06Reports are starting to surface on the web of skiers and riders venturing out to gain some turns. The weather here in British Columbia has been up...replies1views1701
2018-11-07
2018-11-04Thinking this winter will be a cold and snowy one? Not according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). They are...replies0views1919
2018-11-04
2018-11-03Backcountry Skiing Canada got the low down on Columbia's new Outdry Extreme technology on a press trip last winter to Banff/Lake Louise where...replies0views2578
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2018-11-01Strongly recommend checking out this new site and resource if you are considering a tour in Japan's powder-blessed Hokkaido region. Found...replies2views2817
2018-11-01
2018-10-31I went for an early season ski tour in Rogers Pass yesterday and it was as you might expect. We were able to tour just above the parking lot in...replies0views1913
2018-10-31
2018-10-30I don’t remember when or how I first heard of the Chic Chocs on the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec but I’ve always been intrigued...replies0views2124
2018-10-30
2018-10-29Remember the last time you were shredding? Feels like so long ago for so many of us. As pow changed to corn, a little more creativity is...replies0views1386
2018-10-29
2018-10-27Always wanted to ski at Whitewater and Red Mountain Resorts, or perhaps just ski tour the legendary Pow surrounding Nelson BC this...replies0views3166
2018-10-27
2018-10-26Bruce Tremper, the undisputed godfather of avalanche safety and author of Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain (published my The Mountaineers)...replies0views2250
2018-10-26
2018-10-25Thank goodness. The first of three short videos released from DPS Cinematic is here for the masses to enjoy. In "The Abbey,"...replies0views1237
2018-10-25
2018-10-23The trailer for Hoji dropped earlier on this summer but now that we are in the thick of ski movie season it’s time to share it here at...replies0views1333
2018-10-23
2018-10-20Wear your helmet. It's something we have heard both our mothers and our conscience say numerous times. Many of us, myself included will opt to...replies0views1407
2018-10-20