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      Scotland Video. -- THE FORGE
      Scotland Video. -- THE FORGE
      2014-06-26
      By 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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      1558
      By admin02
      2014-06-26
      Sea To Summit Spark SP III Sleeping Bag - REVIEW
      Sea To Summit Spark SP III Sleeping Bag - REVIEW
      2014-06-25
      By 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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      4791
      By admin
      2014-06-25
      No more CAC avi bulletins via e-mail
      No more CAC avi bulletins via e-mail
      2014-06-24
      By 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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      2205
      By bekks
      2014-06-24
      13-Year-Old Becomes The Youngest Girl To Climb Mt. Everest
      13-Year-Old Becomes The Youngest Girl To Climb Mt. Everest
      2014-06-22
      By 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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      1852
      By skifreak
      2014-06-26
      Mt.  Rainier Speed Record Broken (again)
      Mt. Rainier Speed Record Broken (again)
      2014-06-21
      By 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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      2093
      By johnsonkath143
      2014-06-26
      SkiMo to become an Olympic sport?
      SkiMo to become an Olympic sport?
      2014-06-19
      By 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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      2484
      By johnsonkath143
      2014-06-26
      Road Bike Freestyling with Vittorio Brumotti
      Road Bike Freestyling with Vittorio Brumotti
      2014-06-17
      By 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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      1727
      By emilyanthem
      2014-06-17
      OFF GRID – AN AUSTRALIAN BACKCOUNTRY SKIING SHORT FILM
      OFF GRID – AN AUSTRALIAN BACKCOUNTRY SKIING SHORT FILM
      2014-06-15
      By 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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      2287
      By admin
      2014-06-15
      'Super' El Niño for 2014/15 Ski Season?
      'Super' El Niño for 2014/15 Ski Season?
      2014-06-14
      By 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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      4430
      By admin
      2014-06-14
      Ueli Steck -- The Process Video
      Ueli Steck -- The Process Video
      2014-06-12
      By 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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      1631
      By admin02
      2014-06-12
      Extend your winter: ski in Chile
      Extend your winter: ski in Chile
      2014-06-10
      By 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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      2158
      By Casey E
      2014-07-28
      Bacteria-Rich Hygiene Experiment - No need to shower again?
      Bacteria-Rich Hygiene Experiment - No need to shower again?
      2014-06-08
      By 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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      2156
      By admin
      2014-06-08
      So true - can be applied to 4 seasons -- Video
      So true - can be applied to 4 seasons -- Video
      2014-06-05
      By 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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      1715
      By admin02
      2014-06-05
      White Mesa New Mexico
      White Mesa New Mexico
      2014-06-04
      By 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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      2741
      By Sara Keyser
      2014-06-04
      Adirondack 46’ers hiking heaven
      Adirondack 46’ers hiking heaven
      2014-06-02
      By 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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      3960
      By admin
      2014-06-02
      Fun vid from Sitka
      Fun vid from Sitka
      2014-06-01
      By 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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      1669
      By admin02
      2014-06-01
      Saturday morning video fix
      Saturday morning video fix
      2014-05-31
      By 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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      1751
      By admin02
      2014-05-31
      Freeride Heaven: 2500 Acre Bike Park, Spain
      Freeride Heaven: 2500 Acre Bike Park, Spain
      2014-05-30
      By 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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      1956
      By emilyanthem
      2014-05-30
      Changes to Biking in the South Chilcotins
      Changes to Biking in the South Chilcotins
      2014-05-28
      By 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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      2135
      By emilyanthem
      2014-05-28
      Many Thanks to G3 and BSC_Illumination Saddle to Paradise Trailhead Tour on Mt. Hood
      Many Thanks to G3 and BSC_Illumination Saddle to Paradise Trailhead Tour on Mt. Hood
      2014-05-26
      By 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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      1936
      By admin02
      2014-05-26
      What’s in your pack?
      What’s in your pack?
      2014-05-26
      By admin
      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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      3
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      5963
      By Armin
      2014-05-26
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      \"Snowman\" by Mike Douglas, needs your help
      2014-05-25
      By 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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      1659
      By admin
      2014-05-25
      Thanks Salomon and BSC!
      Thanks Salomon and BSC!
      2014-05-24
      By 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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      1471
      By Mike
      2014-05-24
      Skier Visit Stats that may surprise you
      Skier Visit Stats that may surprise you
      2014-05-24
      By 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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      8299
      By admin
      2014-05-24
      KMC and CMC--OUTED!
      KMC and CMC--OUTED!
      2014-05-22
      By 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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      0
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      1675
      By admin02
      2014-05-22
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