BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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General Talk
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2016-01-27The freeride world tour kicked off in Andorra earlier this week with another field of impressive tallent. Andorra offered up an incredible venue...replies0views1831
2016-01-27
2016-01-25I have always enjoyed the ins and outs of the avalanche phenomena. From my first ski tour in the slack country of big white in my XXL cotton...replies0views1975
2016-01-25
2016-01-22These guys love splitboarding to. The freedom to roam uphill and down, the decision making that comes with navigating threw trees and alpine...replies0views2060
2016-01-222016-01-20I'm thinking about buying new ski and the shortest ski for that model is 186cm Just wondering if that's gonna be to long I'm a...replies2views3678
2016-01-21
2016-01-20We have all been there. Looking at a line and thinking to yourself “ I think it goes but.. it might not “ Hopping a ledge and being...replies0views2724
2016-01-202016-01-18Hi Has anyone looked at this course? Is it worthwhile? Cheers Adamreplies6views2423
2016-03-17
2016-01-15It has been a long day at the office. When I get home from work I can hardly fathom the idea of exercising and if I immediately hit the couch that...replies0views1970
2016-01-15
2016-01-14There's something always good about DPS' Shadow Campaign shorts. It may be that they show how there's more to skiing than just skiing....replies0views1845
2016-01-14
2016-01-13The east coast boys take us around their stomping grounds. Showing us why some of the best skiers in the world come with the ice ......replies0views2050
2016-01-13
2016-01-10All work and no play really makes no sense at all. When I planned my trip to the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City (sneak peeks of...replies0views3603
2016-01-10
2016-01-08Henry, a.k.a. Snowflake, speaks about learning to ski, good times with friends, and life in the mountains. His enthusiasm for winter and his...replies0views2522
2016-01-08
2016-01-06Salomon freeski tv has been my favorite ongoing web series for many years. Every year they manage to come up with new ideas or new destinations...replies0views2078
2016-01-06
2016-01-05My girlfriend is an avid cross-country skier and although I have never done it with the proper equipment, I seized an opportunity to join her on...replies0views5448
2016-01-05
2015-12-30This last month has consisted of the best skiing conditions I have every had. It seems like deep cold snow just hasn't stopped for about 4...replies0views2177
2015-12-30
2015-12-29Salomon and Atomic have released a new on-line learning environment called "Mountain Academy". While this does not aim to replace formal avalanche...replies5views2558
2016-01-02
2015-12-28The white room is one of those magical places you can find when the snow conditions and temperature are just right. Whether you find yourself...replies0views2979
2015-12-28
2015-12-26'hope everyone is surviving the holidays and getting in some good tours. Here'a a movie celebrating the 40 th anniversary of our local...replies0views2142
2015-12-262015-12-24Conditions up at the Coquihala Summit Rec Area are about as good as they can possibly get. On 23-Dec there was approx. 30cm of powder snow...replies2views2157
2016-01-06
2015-12-23Christmas is a time where we gather with those we love and are thankful for our families and all the great things we have in our lives. I...replies0views1727
2015-12-23
2015-12-18When I arrived in Nelson, BC seven years ago I had the time of my life skiing the local ski hill. It was unlike any other I had been to, the...replies0views1800
2015-12-18
2015-12-16You may have heard of the grizzly that attacked an ice climber last week but the location of the attack is pretty surprising . Greg Boswell was...replies0views2075
2015-12-16
2015-12-12If you missed seeing the Sweetgrass Productions/Patagonia flick "Jumbo Wild" in theatres, you can now see it in your living room. It was released...replies0views1551
2015-12-12
2015-12-11Opening day at any ski resort is a magical time. The energy, the stoke, the high fives in the lift lines, the familiar faces from winters past. I...replies0views1710
2015-12-11
2015-12-10Our "fade" has been pretty abrupt but no matter, check out the movie tomorrow night in downtown Nelson at the Capital Theatre. Two screenings at 7...replies0views1823
2015-12-10
2015-12-09If Bella Coola wasn't already on your list this below video will illustrate exactly why it should be. No words required, just big ice, big...replies0views1961
2015-12-09
