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2013-01-25
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droscoe
The bottomless mid-December 2012 storm cycle in the Kootenays seemed like a distant memory. It had not snowed in a painfully long time...
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droscoe
2013-01-25
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2013-01-23
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admin
To keep everyone even more up to date on everything backcountry skiing related we have partnered with the good folks at Backcountry Magazine to...
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admin
2013-01-23
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2013-01-23
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admin
The Expose Yourself Photo & Video Comp is roaring along and this months heat ends on Jan 31st which gives you one more week to qualify so be...
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admin
2013-01-23
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2013-01-21
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sweaterfuzz
This year I had the pleasure of ringing in 2013 with seven fantastic friends in the heart of the Kootenays. We stayed out at the Wildhorse Lodge,...
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sweaterfuzz
2013-01-21
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2013-01-21
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admin
Almost two months ago part of the Backcountry Skiing Canada team returned from a month long trip to Nepal where we climbed a 20,000' peak...
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admin
2013-01-21
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2013-01-20
I wrote a super nice text the first time but I lost it! It was inspired and toughtfull. ah. the second one never has the same feel to it!
We...
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2013-01-23
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2013-01-20
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coliflower
Burnie Glacier, accessed via Smithers, was a week-long unforgettable journey and my first ski touring adventure ever. It was the...
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coliflower
2013-01-20
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2013-01-19
The leaves are changing colour. There is a distinct chill in the air. The sights and sounds of fall invade our daily lives. For some this time...
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2013-01-19
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2013-01-19
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ElkValleyTer
Just after christmas the conditions in the east Kootenays got good. The avalanche rating dropped to low's all around, which led to alot of...
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admin
2013-01-19
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2013-01-18
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georgeoulton
Travelling through the backcountry is like moving through a dream. Images and sounds are constantly interpreted and expressed, I'm overthrown...
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georgeoulton
2013-01-19
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2013-01-18
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jflagarde
Great news! This winter, the "Parc national de la Gaspésie" has authorized new wonderfull skiing areas in the Chic-Chocs.
Locals have been...
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jflagarde
2013-01-18
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2013-01-17
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DJ
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I found some backcountry gear on the sled trail that goes into Sitkum Creek / Alpine Basin area. It appears to have fallen off a sled a...
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DJ
2013-01-17
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Unfortunately they no longer manufacture the K-tel Super Slider Sno-Skates and I have some how manged to lose mine growing up. If they were still...
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2013-01-16
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jflagarde
For our 7th day in a row of skiing in the Chic-Chocs moutains in Gaspésie, Québec, we decided to try another spot called "Mont...
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admin02
2013-01-17
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2013-01-15
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jflagarde
What a great way to celebrate the new year: A wonderfull day telemarking and skiing in 60cm of fresh powder snow in the Chic-Chocs moutains!
I...
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jflagarde
2013-01-15
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2013-01-15
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admin
Salomon just released episode 8 of their FreeSki TV Series, this one features Chris Rubens & Mike Henitiuk heading to Austria which is known...
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2wheeler
2013-01-15
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2013-01-15
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Scott H
Photos on the way up and video on the way down is how most of my BC days go. Whichever format it is it can be very difficult to overcome the voice...
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Scott H
2013-01-15
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2013-01-13
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ALLEN
I could call this your typical Kootenay adventure, but where would the fun be in that. Being whisked away into Ski Land for an epic 4 day hut...
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Scott H
2013-01-23
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2013-01-13
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MikeyLang
The holidays are all about family, friends… and skiing if you are in my family! Unfortunately my parents are getting older and can't...
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MikeyLang
2013-01-13
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2013-01-12
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admin
We have completed the upgrade of the Backcountry Skiing Canada Store and it now contains a variety of 12 maps and guides, including our very own...
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admin
2013-01-12
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2013-01-10
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admin
'All I can' was a huge success for the Sherpas but by far the most talked about segment was the urban ski scene filmed in trail and (right...
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2013-01-10
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2013-01-09
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Jake
I was going to go with "Heard you like to ski Pow". But it seems that's taken. So I'll default to the more kitschy "Deep Week". The snow...
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Jake
2013-01-09
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2013-01-07
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admin
Heat number one came to a close Dec 31st 2012, so we locked ourselves in a small window-less room and argued over the top six qualifiers until...
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MikeyLang
2013-01-11
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2013-01-06
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Jake
Seems like the time of year to reflect. Here's a look back at our past four seasons. Fall 2011 to Fall 2012. Happy New Year...
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Jake
2013-01-06
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2013-01-06
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fatboy
Eric Hjorleifson at sunrise lodge with 4FRNT skis and a little vid called "LIFE". Cornice slides and water transport are but a few of the...
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fatboy
2013-01-06
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