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2019-08-28
This thread is a place to:
- Share current ski conditions
- Post trip reports/general bragging
- Find ski touring partners
- Any...
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2019-11-22
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2019-07-12
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admin
While the US is having one of its longest ski seasons on record with several resorts making it to the July 4th milestone, it’s been a...
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2019-07-12
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2017-01-05
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Brad Kohlrus
I'm driving from Leavenworth, WA to Revelstoke and have a few days to tour along the way. Any suggestions for easy access tours along the...
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2017-01-05
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2016-11-30
I just returned from the Sol Mountain Lodge's annual set up week for the 2016/1017 winter season. We started off the trip with a settled base...
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2019-08-21
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2016-10-13
So here we go again. Another ski season has begun and I would like to start a forum for the Revelstoke area. This forum can be used as...
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2016-11-28
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2016-07-21
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admin02
We went for a hike up Toad Mountain this past weekend. It's a relatively easy hike–about 2.5 to 3 hr turnaround at a good clip. Just...
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2016-07-21
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2015-12-04
Sol Mountain lodge opened November 21 for the winter season.
Check out our updated website http://www.solmountain.com including a Daily...
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2015-12-04
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Has anyone been up the Gorge River Forest Service Rd. yet for some turns? If so, is it plowed and active and what km marker did you get to?
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2015-11-12
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2015-10-29
It's that time of year. Just peeped on the extended forecast for Blanket Glacier and up to a meter is forecasted in the next 7 days. To me...
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2015-10-29
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2015-10-19
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skifreak
Skaha Bluffs is a provincial park just south east of Penticton BC and has the reputation for the longest and sunniest climbing season in Canada....
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2015-10-19
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2015-08-17
Hey Folks, we are fully booked for 2016 (and 30% booked for 2017) but we have a few random openings:
Dec 26-Jan 2 (2 spots Guided/Catered...
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2015-08-17
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2015-07-27
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ChandraPoz
This last weekend I packed my bags and drove 6 hours to Invermere from Nelson BC, to do the Jumbo Pass hike.
My group and I spent two nights...
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2015-09-14
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2015-07-26
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admin
The summit on Rossiter Ridge is often called Lyell Peak but the official name is Brennan SE3 since it’s parent mountain is Mount...
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2015-07-26
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2015-07-08
It might not be everyone's cup of tea but there has been a new bouldering area under development here in Revelstoke. Located on the shady...
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2015-07-08
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2015-05-10
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admin
The last time I climbed Toad Mountain just West of Nelson BC was approximate two years ago in the month of June. Back then it was a relatively...
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2015-05-10
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2015-04-24
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The proposed Jumbo Resort development is in the news again, this time with reports showing that it is at risk of avalanche danger. The following...
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2015-04-24
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2015-03-23
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Mike
Just spent a week up at the amazing Ice Creek Lodge on a self guided self catered trip with 9 other awesome guys. We found some great snow...
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Mike
2015-03-23
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2015-02-21
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ChandraPoz
Looking for a list of top places to ski in Canada? Well, here you go! Doug O'Neill writes this fantastic little article about the best resorts...
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2015-02-21
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2015-02-19
FEBRUARY 19 MONASHEE BACKCOUNTRY REPORT
Passing on a little article I write for the Sun Peaks Newspaper on Monashee backcountry...
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2015-02-19
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2015-01-31
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ChandraPoz
Knowing a great Stretching and Strengthening routine to prepare for the ski season can make a huge difference. Not only does Yoga help to prepare...
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2015-01-31
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2015-01-24
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ChandraPoz
Although there isn’t quite as much snow as we had all hoped for this season, here’s another fun video to help inspire you to get out...
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ChandraPoz
2015-01-24
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2015-01-17
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ChandraPoz
If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to fall into a tree well and how to deal with this type of dangerous situation, check out the...
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2015-01-22
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2015-01-10
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ChandraPoz
A beautiful and heart warming piece, directed by Ben Sturgulewski, that portrays the simple adventures of Chilean skier Santiago Guzman and a dog...
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2015-01-10
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2015-01-03
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ChandraPoz
These guys take back country skiing to a whole new level, quite literally actually. Created by Red Bull, Speedflying is a high intensity sport...
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2015-01-03
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2014-12-17
Starting up for a second season and we have moved over to the interior. New edit every Wednesdays will double as stoke and conditions reports from...
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2014-12-17
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