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                         2011-11-29 
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                                    John m                                
                             
                        I'm a Brit who spent last winter in Nelson so I know the backcountry there prity well, previous seasons else where in bc.
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                         2011-11-18 
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                                    yan                                
                             
                        I'm looking for advanced/expert skiers and/or splitboarders to spend time in the backcountry. I am new to Nelson, but already familiar with... 
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                         2011-10-23 
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                                    AndrewJ                                
                             
                        I'm looking for touring buddies based out of or near Vancouver.  I currently have AST1 and I will be taking AST2 at the start of December... 
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                         2011-03-13 
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                                    CeciliaW                                
                             
                        Hi,
We're two Swedes looking to discover Kootenay Pass. We have AST1 but not a whole lot of backcountry experience (one trip to Barret Lake,... 
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                         2011-02-10 
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                                    jgfache                                
                             
                        
Hi guys, 
I am from Moyie BC,  and coming home for reading break, was wondering if anyone might be going for a tour the week of... 
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                         2011-02-02 
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                                    nhenderson                                
                             
                        I am new to Rossland, here from New Zealand and looking for people to do day or overnight touring missions with.  Have avy 1 & first aid... 
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                         2011-01-22 
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                                    Steveski                                
                             
                        Looking for someone whos into longer day tours (peak baggin)  in the Nelson/Kooteanys area.  I have lots of avi training and a... 
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                         2010-12-25 
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                                    blokie                                
                             
                        I'm new to touring and don't really know anyone to ski with.   I guess a little bio first would be appropriate.  ... 
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                         2010-12-20 
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                                    johnm                                
                             
                        Howdy,
Looking for someone to ski backcountry with. I'm an Aussie that's spending the season here in Nelson. Happy to ski just about... 
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                         2010-11-17 
                                                        
                        Hey hey,
I'm looking for some more freeheel troops in & around the sea to sky area.I've been based out of Squamish for the last... 
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                         2010-11-12 
                                                        
                        Looking for ski touring or snow boarding partners to get into the backcountry with? Ski with a group and a professional ski guide and discover the... 
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                         2010-08-27 
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                                    Dan Fedder                                
                             
                        Hi There. I  am trying to get the word out to families with kids (age 5 and up) about a week of ski touring(adults and older kids) and fun in... 
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                         Two experienced backcountry telemarkers searching for partners for backcountry day trips in WH2O for february 13Th to february 20Th 
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                         Hey M. Weasel. Send me a PM when you hit town. I might be up for a tour or at least we can talk about where to go.
 
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