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    Little Middle Sister Col
    Little Middle Sister Col
    2017-05-05
    By Beean
    Alas, a constricting work schedule is severely limiting my ski days. As it was looking like I’d be working Sunday as well as Saturday, J...
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    3952
    By Beean
    2017-05-05
    Retreat! Commonwealth N Couloir
    Retreat! Commonwealth N Couloir
    2017-04-21
    By Beean
    Despite the forecast calling for an upslope storm, J and I decided that we’re faster than the wind and thus could outpace any storm,...
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    4717
    By Justin Bekker
    2017-04-24
    Trip Report - Miner’s Gully and the S Couloir
    Trip Report - Miner’s Gully and the S Couloir
    2017-04-07
    By Beean
    With spring hitting the Rockies and snow melting at the valley bottom I’m forced to rejoin the ranks of the damned that call themselves...
    replies
    2
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    5560
    By Beean
    2017-04-09
    Mt Joffre July Pow
    Mt Joffre July Pow
    2016-07-13
    By Chasing snowflakes
    Most of us have to buy a plane ticket in order to fulfill our summer powder turn dreams.  A trip to South America or  New Zealand...
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    2833
    By Chasing snowflakes
    2016-07-13
    Black Prince Tree Triangle
    2016-02-18
    By
    Rather new to touring and have seen the many descriptions of Black Prince Traverse, Hero Knob and Purple Knob.  Considering going out this...
    replies
    4
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    3886
    By
    2016-02-22
    Mount Rae or Highwood Pass?
    2015-11-09
    By wstrange
    Has anyone been to the highwood pass area in the last few days? Anything worth skiing? If anyone is interested in going out on Wednesday,...
    replies
    2
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    2372
    By wstrange
    2015-11-11
    Skiing freshies in August.
    Skiing freshies in August.
    2015-08-22
    By Chasing snowflakes
    So some of the Rockies folk honestly just could not help themselves when it came to the this recent snowfall. It's august it snowed 15cm to 25...
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    3922
    By Chasing snowflakes
    2015-08-22
    One last tour
    2015-05-10
    By gm
    I was thinking of one last tour, any recommendations ??
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    1944
    By gm
    2015-05-10
    Spray Valley Update
    2015-01-15
    By Kevin Oszust
    Hi All, Any updates for the Spray...supposed to get WAY to warm this weekend! kevin
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    2177
    By Kevin Oszust
    2015-01-15
    Commonwealth Creek valley report
    2014-12-31
    By cindyspence
    Excellent, but very cold, day of skiing on Dec 30th, witih big blue skies.  We toured up a well-packed trail along Commonwealth Creek,...
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    3828
    By cindyspence
    2014-12-31
    Update on Spray Valley
    2014-12-26
    By Kevin Oszust
    Looking at heading out Sunday. Hi All, Any info on the current conditions in the Spray Valley? Tent Ridge, The Fist or Commonwealth. Kevin
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    2242
    By Kevin Oszust
    2014-12-26
    Spray Valley
    2014-11-29
    By Kevin Oszust
    Hey, Pretty cold out there, has anyone been out in the current conditions. I am looking for info around The Fist, Commonwealth or Tent...
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    3
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    2412
    By Kevin Oszust
    2014-12-14
    Highwood Pass Area
    2014-11-17
    By Kevin Oszust
    Hi All! Has anyone been up to the Highwood area? If so, how's the snow coverage? Kevin
    replies
    4
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    4510
    By Kevin Oszust
    2014-11-21
    Early season tour
    2014-11-12
    By gm
    Thinking of an early season tour, any info, conditions at Rae ?? Perhaps a different suggestion? Thanks 
    replies
    1
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    2321
    By Chasing snowflakes
    2014-11-12
    Friday in the Rockies
    2014-05-11
    By bekks
    I'm planning on going for my first tour in the Rockies (1st in the Rockies, not touring) this Friday. I'll be on teles and I hope I'm...
    replies
    1
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    3056
    By bekks
    2014-05-16
    Ski Monday
    2014-05-04
    By Jim McNamara
    I'm traveling solo and would like to ski with someone Monday May 5. I'm thinking about Bow Summit or Kananaskis. I'm new to the area...
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    2022
    By Jim McNamara
    2014-05-04
    Kananaskis Spray Valley Tomorrow/Sunday
    2014-04-26
    By Kevin Oszust
    Is anyone interested in skiing tomorrow in the Spray Valley?
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    3
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    2325
    By Jim McNamara
    2014-05-04
    French Haig Robertson 2014
    2014-03-31
    By sdong
    Does anyone have any beta on conditions since the MCR post earlier this month? I suspect glacier coverage to be decent with all this new snow....
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    2148
    By sdong
    2014-03-31
    I got snow in my everything - Soap Box
    2014-03-27
    By trevdingman
    A snow fall warning fell over Banff area March 26 2014 so a friend and I tried to head to the resort on some free days.  After finding out...
    replies
    1
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    2163
    By Kevin Oszust
    2014-03-31
    Anybody interested in doing a tour tommorow in kcountry?
    2014-03-07
    By mikael.schlumpf
    Don't have a partner this weekend unfortunatley and looking to get out and do a tour in some of this fresh snow! Anybody interested? I live...
    replies
    1
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    2200
    By Kevin Oszust
    2014-03-08
    Staying in the sun to stay warm- SOAP BOX
    Staying in the sun to stay warm- SOAP BOX
    2014-02-13
    By skiitsbetter
    It was cold out there, the thermometer in the car read -30C at the trailhead. Solar aspects were crusty. Northern aspects held the good snow, but...
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    0
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    2351
    By skiitsbetter
    2014-02-13
    Kananaskis Area Update
    2014-01-01
    By Kevin Oszust
    Hi, The skiing in and around Burstall Area is really hurting now. The Kananaskis Safety guys have given up and are ice climbing! Anyone visited...
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    0
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    2062
    By Kevin Oszust
    2014-01-01
    Just in time for X mas - SOAP BOX
    Just in time for X mas - SOAP BOX
    2013-12-20
    By trevdingman
    Finaly we get a good dump of snow in Kcountry with little to no wind Dec 18, and on the 19th we got a cold bluebird morning.  Shawn and I...
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    3
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    3185
    By one4adventure
    2013-12-20
    Roctober! a Soap box entry
    Roctober! a Soap box entry
    2013-10-31
    By Chasing snowflakes
    On the up We set out on October 29th 2 days after a 35cm dump came through the Highwood pass region of Kananaskis...
    replies
    4
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    2859
    By Shanekats
    2013-11-16
    Looking for someone who wants to do some backcountry in Kananaskis
    2013-09-24
    By luca80
    Hi,  I'm 33 years old and i do snowboard since i was 20. I just bought snowshoes and i want to start to do some backcountry in...
    replies
    4
    views
    2291
    By Kevin Oszust
    2014-03-08
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