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2015-12-23
Staying at Fairmont for a few days, and looking for some backcountry skiing in close proximity. Any suggestions? Does Panorma allow...
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2015-12-25
2015-01-07
How's the coverage down the fire break?
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2015-01-14
2014-12-02
Hi All, Looking on heading out this weekend down HWY 93, how's the coverage? Has anyone skied this week? Kevin
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2014-12-14
2013-12-15
Though I'd contribute to the forum: today was Day one of getting back on that horse and see if the skins still held onto the ski's. After...
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2013-12-15
2012-01-16
I decided to bring in the New Year in Alberta this Year. Headed out on the road a few days after Christmas to one of Canada best outdoor spots,...
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2012-01-16
2011-12-31
Skied 93 South for the first time this year we skied a west aspect. The snow pack is still shallow down there with about 60-70cm’s at the...
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2011-12-31
2011-12-26
After a relaxing Christmas with the family, it was time to hit Boxing Day hard. Santa delivered some of the new snow that I and many others...
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2011-12-31
2011-02-12
Skied the Vermillion path on Highway 93 today.  There was 20cm of new in the Inkpots parking lot and 40+ at treeline it snowed  all day...
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2015-02-01