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    Glen Plake advice - VIDEO
    Glen Plake advice - VIDEO
    2011-06-17
    By skifreak
    A few words of wisdom from skiing legend Glen Plake for all you aspiring videographers out there, he may just be onto something here. Maybe this...
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    2063
    By powder
    2011-06-18
    Ever wanted to ski the pow up at Fairy Meadow hut? Here's your chance.
    Ever wanted to ski the pow up at Fairy Meadow hut? Here's your chance.
    2011-06-16
    By crystaline
    This from alpineclubofcanada dot com. The lottery for the Fairy Meadow hut is closed and there are still plenty of spots available. Check it...
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    2472
    By crystaline
    2011-06-16
    Winter not over - snowing at K-pass (PHOTO)
    Winter not over - snowing at K-pass (PHOTO)
    2011-06-15
    By powder
    This has been the winter of all springs, it just never stops, currently at Kootenay Pass it is snowing and hard. Our trusted man in the Field Ryan...
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    2158
    By powder
    2011-06-15
    What's up with reggae and skiing/'boarding vids?
    What's up with reggae and skiing/'boarding vids?
    2011-06-15
    By andrew
    Here's something for all the knuckle-draggers out there. Donner Pass CA powfest--oldy but goody. Quick question: why do so many ski and...
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    2385
    By andrew
    2011-06-15
    Boulder-White Cloud Wilderness Traverse
    Boulder-White Cloud Wilderness Traverse
    2011-06-15
    By powder
    The largest unprotected area in the lower 48 states sits just south of the Canadian border in Idaho, it is being considered for protection and by...
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    3054
    By powder
    2011-06-15
    No snow? you can still ski     MOVIE
    No snow? you can still ski MOVIE
    2011-06-12
    By
    Sure the snow is going fast but that shouldn't stop you - ski all summer long...
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    2039
    By hipsterandjane
    2011-06-13
    Quick transceiver tip
    Quick transceiver tip
    2011-06-12
    By andrew
    OK, so the season may be over for a couple months here. Quick tip for you--remove the batteries from your transceiver if you don't plan on...
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    1867
    By andrew
    2011-06-12
    Are Europeans more hardcore than North Americans?
    Are Europeans more hardcore than North Americans?
    2011-06-07
    By crystaline
    They've certainly got their cussing down, doot. Check out this vid. If you only have 30 secs, go to 1:42 where the "pilot" goes for...
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    By crystaline
    2011-06-07
    Spring corn better than powder?
    Spring corn better than powder?
    2011-06-06
    By
    Ok, there was not actually any powder but a good deal of corn snow to be had especially when you are only 7 yrs old and you have never dreamt you...
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    2011-06-06
    Not totally backcountry--couldn't help myself
    Not totally backcountry--couldn't help myself
    2011-06-03
    By crystaline
    Here's a preview of the new Tanner Hall project: Retallack-The Movie. Props to the branding experts at Retallack for including the lodge name...
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    By crystaline
    2011-06-03
    Great Divide Ski traverse Completed!
    Great Divide Ski traverse Completed!
    2011-06-02
    By skifreak
    This is one of the worlds great Traverses and it is so arduous it is rarely attempted and even more rarely completed. A recent Calgary Herald...
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    By skifreak
    2011-06-02
    Avalanche victim a true mountaineer
    Avalanche victim a true mountaineer
    2011-06-02
    By skifreak
    A recent Calgary Herald article on a spring fatality in Alaska: Friends of a Canmore man who died in an avalanche in Alaska remember him as a...
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    2122
    By skifreak
    2011-06-02
    Mt Shuksan's hanging glacier sees first female descent
    Mt Shuksan's hanging glacier sees first female descent
    2011-06-01
    By Zorba
      Molly Baker claims first female descent on Mt. Shuksan's hanging glacier in the northern Cascades. Looks like an intimidating and...
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    2187
    By Zorba
    2011-06-01
    Powder Kayaking - MOVIE
    Powder Kayaking - MOVIE
    2011-05-30
    By admin
    How to make Kayaking even more fun? Ad some drops and bottomless POW...
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    2108
    By admin
    2011-05-30
    Splitboarding Japan
    Splitboarding Japan
    2011-05-26
    By hipsterandjane
    I lived in Japan for a year and rodes some very cool places.  Nothing like this though.
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    By
    2011-05-26
    Kronic o'clock
    Kronic o'clock
    2011-05-24
    By andrew
    Check out this bit of good news for BC 'boarders. Makes sense to me! It's a press release, yes. HOL Publications launches...
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    2928
    By hipsterandjane
    2011-05-26
    Solitaire episode 4 - MOVIE
    Solitaire episode 4 - MOVIE
    2011-05-23
    By admin
    Enjoy.
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    1953
    By admin
    2011-05-23
    What works? / what sucks?
    What works? / what sucks?
    2011-05-22
    By admin
    We want to know what you think of this web site and how we can make it better. Simply answer the following six questions and you have a chance to...
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    By admin
    2011-05-22
    Bears backcountry Skiing? - MOVIE
    Bears backcountry Skiing? - MOVIE
    2011-05-22
    By skifreak
    Of all the hazards we have to watch out for while backcountry skiing, bears are not usually high on the list. Avalanches, tree wells,... you know...
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    2044
    By skifreak
    2011-05-22
    Chris Davenport Summits Everest
    Chris Davenport Summits Everest
    2011-05-20
    By andrew
    Backcountry skier extraordinaire and seemingly good guy Chris Davenport made it to the summit of Mount Everest today. To hear his call, go to:...
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    2641
    By andrew
    2011-05-21
    Create your moment + help the environment
    Create your moment + help the environment
    2011-05-19
    By admin
    Cliff Bar has created a pretty cool site to share your moments with the world and also help the environment. Cliff bar has always been a socially...
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    1995
    By admin
    2011-05-19
    Mount Spokane ski area expansion debate
    Mount Spokane ski area expansion debate
    2011-05-17
    By Zorba
    Interesting debate developing regarding the expansion of Mount Spokane Ski Area near Spokane, WA…from the Spokesman-Review...
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    2424
    By Zorba
    2011-05-17
    It is still Winter in Alaska!
    It is still Winter in Alaska!
    2011-05-16
    By hipsterandjane
    This is some very cool footage of some amazing terrain!  Not sure where Tailgate AK is but I want to go!
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    1919
    By hipsterandjane
    2011-05-16
    Local-ish skier Greg Hill talks about his 2-million foot accomplishment
    Local-ish skier Greg Hill talks about his 2-million foot accomplishment
    2011-05-13
    By crystaline
    Take a look at Greg Hill talk about his recent results. Nice one! http://bcove.me/7glzl565
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    1946
    By crystaline
    2011-05-13
    Gotta luv Tuckerman
    Gotta luv Tuckerman
    2011-05-11
    By crystaline
    A reminder that skiing in the east can be good and challenging. This video, by Zach Ornitz, has sprung up on the blogosphere. It does a good job...
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    2222
    By crystaline
    2011-05-11
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