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    Quebec region
    2015-11-22
    By
    Hey ! I'm studying in Montreal and I'm looking for partners to go skiing in the Quebec region this winter. PM me if interested ! Gaelle
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    2545
    By Christopher Boivin
    2017-01-29
    Calgary Area Intermediate Ski Touring
    2015-11-22
    By Wayne Gilraine
    Hi: Anyone interested in hooking up for an exploratory trip of only intermediate difficulty (mostly staying out of complex terrain) in the...
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    3534
    By Wayne Gilraine
    2015-11-29
    Rogers Pass Revelstoke area
    2015-11-09
    By
    I've been splitboarding for 3 years and have my AST1 and I'm looking for some people that would like to get together and tour the Rogers...
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    2016-01-02
    Powder King, Jasper, Tumbler Ridge. based out of grande prairie
    2015-10-25
    By
    hello, im based out of grande prairie alberta currently. Im looking for anyone who wants to check out some backcountry around Powder King in the...
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    4401
    By
    2015-11-08
    Wapta Traverse, March-April 2016
    2015-10-12
    By
    I am coming out to visit family in Banff for a couple of weeks sometime in March or April and I am looking to hook up with people to do the Wapta...
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    2425
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    2015-10-12
    Kimberley
    2015-09-21
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    Hey! New to the area and would love to get some turns in with anybody. I have AST 1 and a well-used sled. Pumped to experience the Kootenay...
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    2469
    By
    2015-09-21
    Ski touring chic chocs
    2015-09-17
    By
    I am planning a trip to the chic chocs for one week this christmas break (roughly from December 27th to January 4th).  At the moment I plan...
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    3757
    By
    2015-11-24
    Whistler Area regular touring partner(s)
    2015-04-02
    By dbimaging
    Hey guys, Been touring for about 3 years, got AST1, live in the Whistler area and have a car. My regular touring partner took off to Banff....
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    2681
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    2016-02-01
    Gulmarg/J&K India ski tour February 2016 looking for partners..
    2015-03-15
    By dromo_mania
    I am considering a trip to Gulmarg for February 2016 and have been to a few websites about the area. http://www.skigulmarg.com ,...
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    3656
    By dromo_mania
    2016-01-28
    SPOTS ARE NOW SOLD 20% off or best offer! Selkirk Lodge, BC April 11-18th, 2015 2 spots available Guided & Catered!
    2015-02-26
    By Bacongirl
    Spots have been SOLD.  Thanks! NOW 20% OFF!! $1,900/person or best reasonable offer. Selkirk is at the same elevation as Sorcerer on...
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    3494
    By kevin
    2015-03-31
    Whistler: Mar. 6 or 8, beginner backcountry partner
    2015-02-16
    By PhilipRies
    Hello! I'm looking for a partner or small group for some backcountry exploration in the Whistler area on Fri. March 6 or Sun. March 8. Nothing...
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    3142
    By georgeS
    2015-03-18
    Squamish Whistler Duffey Lake area
    2015-02-12
    By ben974972
    Hi my name is Ben i'm french and new in the area. I've been to Elfin Lakes to ride Gargoyles a couple of time but that's it. I...
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    2677
    By ben974972
    2015-02-12
    Nelson area touring for four Kiwis late Feb 2015
    2015-02-12
    By georgemoran@xtra.co.nz
    We are 2 couples staying in Nelson between the 22nd and 27th February, and Rossland between the 28th Feb and 4th March. We have extensive touring...
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    2426
    By georgemoran@xtra.co.nz
    2015-02-12
    Coquihalla/Manning Park
    2015-02-10
    By cwsnowpro
    This guy, former guide/patroller/instructor is in his mid 50's and needs a ski bud. I spend my days off from my job as a paramedic in...
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    4164
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    2016-07-11
    Meadow Hut, March 21-28. Come share the pow!!
    2015-02-09
    By RBro52
    Howdy folks I have a partially filled ski week at Golden Alpine Holiday's Meadow Hut during the week March 21-28. We're looking...
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    2912
    By RBro52
    2015-02-20
    Japow Anyone?
    2015-01-23
    By Top Out
    Hey everyone this is my first post but I have been lurking for some time. I will get right to it, a friend and I were all pumped on going to...
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    5
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    2929
    By robertmerlin
    2015-02-01
    Revelstoke/Malakwa Touring
    2015-01-16
    By Moose_W
    Hi, I am interested in earning some turns in Rogers Pass/Revelstoke/Malakwa area.  I am a strong skier, have all my avy gear as well as a...
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    2685
    By Hal Hanlon
    2015-01-23
    Holiday Conditions
    Holiday Conditions
    2015-01-05
    By Jake
    From the West Kootneys to the Rockies it's not yet a dream season. Snow pillow data, Alberta seems to be flirting with the bottom quartile. As...
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    2199
    By Jake
    2015-01-05
    Touring Nelson area 8th of Jan
    2015-01-05
    By Ulla
    Hey there, I am a splitboarder with intermediate touring experience (about 25 trips in the backcountry the past few years) and avalanche...
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    2096
    By Ulla
    2015-01-05
    Whitewater Area Split Boarding
    2014-12-26
    By triple333
    Hi, I'm new to touring, but have taken both the avy basics and AST 1 course through Whitewater. Also new to split boarding, as I have...
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    1
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    2668
    By nicksee
    2015-01-13
    Splitboarder in Banff/Lake Louise/Golden/Revelstoke area
    2014-12-23
    By mikenator5000
    My name is Mike, age 29, and from Los Angeles.  I will be in the Banff/Lake Louise/Golden/Revelstoke area the 25th through the 2nd with no...
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    2
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    2591
    By mikenator5000
    2014-12-23
    skitouring partner in Banff
    2014-12-22
    By sebastien
    I will be in Banff until dec 26 and looking for skitouring partners in the area. French alpine club skitouring guide, 36 years old, 20 years...
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    2
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    2537
    By bekks
    2015-01-11
    looking for Skiers based in Grande Prairie to ski Tumbler ridge/Powder king/Jasper.
    2014-12-21
    By Teneighty
    Title says it all!  I have all the Avi gear with level 1 done twice but all my ski partners keep disappearing!  Looking to meet up with...
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    2
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    2687
    By kyle rowe
    2015-01-10
    Looking for a Skitouring Partner
    2014-12-12
    By ralph.ch
    Hi, I'm from Switzerland and for Holidays in Banff. I'd like to go Skitouring everyday. I'm tour-guide in the swiss alpine club....
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    1
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    2364
    By sebastien
    2014-12-22
    Castlegar Backcountry Buddy touring have Saturday Sunday, Monday OFF
    2014-12-08
    By drtibber
    Looking for safety minded person with AST1,AST2.  I have have CAA level 1 and snowmobile.
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    2081
    By drtibber
    2014-12-08
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