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2014-06-26
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admin02
OK...so who wants to go to Scotland--other than me? This lovely short film from Nadir Khan not only highlights the amazing terrain around An...
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2014-06-26
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2014-06-25
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admin
Sea to Summit is an Australian brand that continues to impress. Last season we put the Sea To Summit XT2 3D Down Sleeping Bag through...
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2014-06-25
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2014-06-24
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skifreak
Just received this e-mail from the Canadian Avalanche Centre, sorry to see it go as it was a valuable service. If you have thoughts or opinions on...
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bekks
2014-06-24
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2014-06-22
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skifreak
Looks like records are falling left and right with the new speed record on Mount Rainier this spring and a new Wapta Traverse record set last...
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skifreak
2014-06-26
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2014-06-21
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skifreak
It looks like no record is meant to stand forever and nothing could hold more true for the speed record on Mount Rainier that was broken twice...
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2014-06-26
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2014-06-19
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admin
Back in April, most of us caught the news that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) granted a provisional recognition to the International...
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2014-06-26
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2014-06-17
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emilyanthem
The things you can do on a road bike with no suspension.. check this out, it's well worth the 4 minutes for some Tuesday morning...
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emilyanthem
2014-06-17
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2014-06-15
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admin
Kangaroos, surfing, desert and of course backcountry skiing all come to mind when you think Australia right? Ok, maybe not but give the trailer...
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2014-06-15
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2014-06-14
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admin
Forecasters with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have issued an El Nino Watch for 2014, meaning that there's a...
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2014-06-14
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2014-06-12
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admin02
As well as being an accomplished mountaineer and speed climber, Ueli is also a philosopher of sorts. Check out the little vid where he shares his...
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admin02
2014-06-12
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2014-06-10
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Casey E
Hi all, I am a Canadian who has lived and skied in Chile for decades, and can orient you on a trip here, depending on your dates, group size,...
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Casey E
2014-07-28
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2014-06-08
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admin
Imagine the possibility of a multi-week long adventure in the backcountry with out the need to shower,.... ever. Exert yourself all day,...
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2014-06-08
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2014-06-05
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admin02
Are you a fan of Portlandia? Here's a high-larious clip from the show lampooning gear and the pre-trip prep we all go through; albeit, in...
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admin02
2014-06-05
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2014-06-04
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Sara Keyser
If you are looking for a radical change from dewy, lush mountainscape the Land of Enchantment should be high on your list. New Mexico is home to...
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Sara Keyser
2014-06-04
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2014-06-02
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admin
What started as as an innocent climb up Mount Marcy almost 16 years ago seems to have turned into a bit of an addiction (I am hesitant to use the...
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2014-06-02
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2014-06-01
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admin02
Somehow Victoria BC-based Sitka clothing manages to find the time and money to make some really cool and quirky videos. They tend to be...
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2014-06-01
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2014-05-31
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admin02
Here's a fun little video featuring some familiar places. I'm pretty sure I saw these guys in the Whitewater Resort parking...
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2014-05-31
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2014-05-30
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emilyanthem
What would you do with 2500 acres? Build a super epic biking paradise in your back yard? That's exactly what this man did - check out his...
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emilyanthem
2014-05-30
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2014-05-28
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emilyanthem
If you know even a little bit about the history of the Parks Service in the US, it's probably come to your attention that the parks have been...
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emilyanthem
2014-05-28
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2014-05-26
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Dan Sherwood
Illumination Saddle to Paradise Trailhead Tour on Mt. Hood
As ski areas close and spring returns to the lower reaches of the mountain, a...
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admin02
2014-05-26
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2014-05-26
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Currently sifting and sorting through piles of gear to get ready for a week long hiking trip in the Adirondack Mountains around Lake Placid N.Y....
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Armin
2014-05-26
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2014-05-25
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admin
Pro Skier Mike Douglas is asking for your help to make this true story come to life and he's using KickStarter to help make it happen....
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2014-05-25
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2014-05-24
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Mike
Just wanted to say a BIG thanks to Salomon and the Backcountry Skiing Canada crew for hooking me up with some super sweet new Q105's. I am...
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Mike
2014-05-24
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2014-05-24
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admin
Here are some excerpts from an interesting paper which discusses the trends of skier visits world wide. Although this does not pertain directly to...
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2014-05-24
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2014-05-22
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admin02
Kootenay Mountain Culture and Coast Mountain Culture magazines are now out and on the stands. If you are familiar with the mags, you know they are...
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2014-05-22
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