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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...	replies 2 views 2063	By powder 2011-06-18
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...	replies 0 views 2472	By crystaline 2011-06-16
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...	replies 0 views 2158	By powder 2011-06-15
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...	replies 0 views 2385	By andrew 2011-06-15
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...	replies 0 views 3054	By powder 2011-06-15
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...	replies 1 views 2039	By hipsterandjane 2011-06-13
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...	replies 0 views 1867	By andrew 2011-06-12
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...	replies 0 views 1958	By crystaline 2011-06-07
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...	replies 0 views 2761	By 2011-06-06
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...	replies 0 views 1906	By crystaline 2011-06-03
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...	replies 0 views 6520	By skifreak 2011-06-02
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...	replies 0 views 2122	By skifreak 2011-06-02
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...	replies 0 views 2187	By Zorba 2011-06-01
Powder Kayaking - MOVIE 2011-05-30 By admin How to make Kayaking even more fun? Ad some drops and bottomless POW...	replies 0 views 2108	By admin 2011-05-30
Splitboarding Japan 2011-05-26 By hipsterandjane I lived in Japan for a year and rodes some very cool places. Nothing like this though.	replies 1 views 2095	By 2011-05-26
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...	replies 1 views 2928	By hipsterandjane 2011-05-26
Solitaire episode 4 - MOVIE 2011-05-23 By admin Enjoy.	replies 0 views 1953	By admin 2011-05-23
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...	replies 0 views 2003	By admin 2011-05-22
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...	replies 0 views 2044	By skifreak 2011-05-22
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:...	replies 2 views 2641	By andrew 2011-05-21
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...	replies 0 views 1995	By admin 2011-05-19
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...	replies 0 views 2424	By Zorba 2011-05-17
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!	replies 0 views 1919	By hipsterandjane 2011-05-16
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	replies 0 views 1946	By crystaline 2011-05-13
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...	replies 0 views 2222	By crystaline 2011-05-11

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