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    Global Warming - it's a fact!
    Global Warming - it's a fact!
    2014-06-27
    By skifreak
    It's official, the National Climatic Data Center has confirmed that May 2014 was the warmest May ever recorded on planet Earth. What this...
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    By skifreak
    2014-06-27
    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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    1574
    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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    4833
    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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    2224
    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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    1894
    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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    2118
    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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    2508
    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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    1743
    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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    2311
    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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    4454
    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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    1648
    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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    2172
    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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    2186
    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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    1726
    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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    2771
    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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    3996
    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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    1686
    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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    1761
    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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    1973
    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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    2155
    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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    1954
    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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    5991
    By julia 32
    2025-12-01
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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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    0
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    1671
    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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    1488
    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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    8359
    By admin
    2014-05-24
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