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2023-01-22
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Mara V
Built in 1904, Le Refuge de la Charpoua is Chamonix's smallest and highest alpine hut (at 2841m), situated on the left side of the Charpoua...
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Mara V
2023-01-22
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2023-01-21
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Kai Seifert
Canadian explorer Caroline Côté just set a new record by reaching the South Pole in 34 days, solo. Take a look at the press...
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Kai Seifert
2023-01-21
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2023-01-20
Check out the latest episode of The Faction Collective as they travel to Mt. Hood for a late spring session.
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2023-01-20
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2023-01-17
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bootroom
It’s 5:30am and alarms are going off. Time to rise with the day and earn those fresh turns. The smell of coffee wafts across your nose as...
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bootroom
2023-01-17
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2023-01-15
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Mara V
Through the writing of 'The Art of Up-tracking handbook (2nd edition)', ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide Alex Geary has nuggets of advice to...
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Mara V
2023-01-15
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2023-01-14
By
Kai Seifert
SpotWx is a handy weather forecasting tool that allows you to pick any spot on the globe. Simply scan the map until you've found an area...
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Kai Seifert
2023-01-14
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2023-01-13
Many of us have other commitments in life beyond skiing, be it a day job, taking care of loved ones or just doing the dishes. So as much as...
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2023-01-13
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2023-01-11
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Unveils Athlete Roster For Kings and Queens of Corbet’s
Sixth Annual Event To Be Held Feb. 4-11 at...
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2023-01-11
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2023-01-09
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admin
If you’re into ski touring, you’ve probably heard of the Haute Route. Skirting several legendary summits between Chamonix, France, and...
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admin
2023-01-09
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2023-01-08
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Mara V
Today brought sad news from south of the border. Colorado's total avalanche fatality count is now up to 4, as 2 snowmobilers are dead...
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596
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Mara V
2023-01-08
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2023-01-06
On the latest episode of the Fifty Project, Cody Townsend goes into detail on how to plan a long distance ski traverse. Watch the video to learn...
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598
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2023-01-06
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2023-01-02
In February 2023 I will be on a conference in Lake Louise Chateau until Saturday morning the 25th of February. I would be very interested to join...
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2023-01-02
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2023-01-01
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Mara V
"One interesting fact I noticed about free riders is that the only time they actually look smart is when they're brushing their teeth....
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Mara V
2023-01-01
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2022-12-30
The third and final episode of Cody Townsend's The Fifty Project on the Bugs to Rogers Traverse has been released. Even if you don't watch...
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2022-12-30
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2022-12-18
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Mara V
Whether it's a gift for a loved one, a fellow shredder or yourself (a self-loving shredder?), Jeremy Jones' new book "The Art of...
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Mara V
2022-12-18
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2022-12-16
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Kai Seifert
As many of us have realized or accepted, it is generally a low tide kinda start to the 22/23 winter season in western Canada. Many of our...
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680
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Kai Seifert
2022-12-16
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2022-12-14
Check out the latest episodes of the Fifty Progect to see how Cody Townsend's Rogers to Bugs Traverse (in Reverse) went down last spring!...
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2022-12-14
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2022-12-11
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Mara V
In the past, it's mostly been granola bars or leftovers passing my lips during a day out touring. Recently though, I've been trying to...
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Mara V
2022-12-11
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2022-12-08
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Chris George
Follow American Mike Arnold's path as he follows his dream and works in Europe as a professional mountain guide. Living in Italy's...
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Chris George
2022-12-08
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2022-12-04
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Mara V
It's Year 3 of the Blizzard Tecnica W2W Hilaree Nelson Education Scholarship Program, a source of support and funding offered to women in...
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477
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Mara V
2022-12-04
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2022-12-02
The ski season has begun in BC and most of us have been blessed with cold temperatures and light snow. Recently I returned from a trip to Peru...
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2022-12-02
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2022-12-01
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Chris George
Possibly the most iconic multi-day traverse in North America, the Bugs to Rogers Traverse spans three mountain ranges, 120+ kilometres of distance...
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649
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Chris George
2022-12-01
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2022-11-27
By
Mara V
Garmin recently released some interesting data regarding SOS triggerings on their inReach devices. As personal GPS satellite communicators, they...
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Mara V
2022-11-27
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2022-11-24
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Chris George
A long standing figure in the Kootenay backcountry scene, Brian Cross has made playing in the mts a way of life. As owner of Carlye Mountain Lodge...
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761
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Chris George
2022-11-24
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2022-11-20
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Mara V
Avalanche airbag system designs have evolved significantly since the 2000s, coming a long way from the initial prototypes unveiled to public in...
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Mara V
2022-11-20
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