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    BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS

    Welcome to your source for the latest news, conditions, and insights on backcountry skiing and adventuring. Explore reports, gear reviews, safety tips, and more to help you make the most of your time in the wild.

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    NEW Kootenay Pass Ski Touring Map - On Sale Now!
    NEW Kootenay Pass Ski Touring Map - On Sale Now!
    2017-10-21
    By admin
    We're happy to announce that our new Kootenay Pass Ski Touring Map is now available for purchase. Backcountry Skiing Canada teamed up with...
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    By 2wheeler
    2017-10-29
    Selkirk Traverse 2016
    Selkirk Traverse 2016
    2016-05-14
    By
    A few days ago I completed 27 days of the 36 day first ever Selkirk Traverse. Steve Senecal, Sam McKoy, Mark Grist, and Madeleine Martin-Preney...
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    7101
    By bfow
    2016-11-21
    Photo COmp: Satan's Choice
    Photo COmp: Satan's Choice
    2011-03-27
    By shags
     Whenever you go into the mountains your eyes are natural drawn to dramatic features. Skiing at Whitewater on a clear day your eyes are drawn...
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    6977
    By hipsterandjane
    2011-03-27
    Ripple Ridge Cabin, Kootenay Pass
    Ripple Ridge Cabin, Kootenay Pass
    2010-11-26
    By Zorba
    XC/tour up Kootenay Pass in late October to Ripple Ridge Cabin. Viva La Nina! Skier: Ryan Kuhn.
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    6710
    By Zorba
    2010-11-26
    Backcountry Etiquette Questions
    2013-01-15
    By Powder Creek Lodge
    With increasing numbers of people heading into the slack/side/backcountry due to such easy access from the local ski hills I have noticed a couple...
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    6371
    By the_junk
    2013-01-18
    Kootenay Pass Avalanche Fatality details
    Kootenay Pass Avalanche Fatality details
    2014-03-03
    By skifreak
    Some details of the Kootneay Pass avalanche from last week as posted on Shredor.com by Morgan Lipscomb who was apparently at the scene. An...
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    6344
    By skifreak
    2014-03-03
    Wolf Peak Zone - Kootenay Pass
    Wolf Peak Zone - Kootenay Pass
    2011-03-25
    By cmcquade
    CLICK FOR FULL TRIP REPORT Finally a bluebird day at ol Kootenay Pass! Its amazing what a little vis can do, even after yesterdays long tour,...
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    5821
    By hipsterandjane
    2011-03-25
    Ripple Ridge User Fees In Effect
    Ripple Ridge User Fees In Effect
    2012-11-29
    By admin
    The Ripple Ridge Cabin at Kooteny Pass is no longer a free cabin, you must book your stay in advance for $10/person/night. Some may say this is...
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    5098
    By admin
    2012-11-29
    Ripple Ridge Cabin no longer Free!
    Ripple Ridge Cabin no longer Free!
    2012-03-23
    By admin
    For anyone who has enjoyed staying at the Ripple Ridge Cabin at Kootenay Pass, things are about to change. The cabin has been free since forever,...
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    4881
    By admin
    2012-03-23
    COMP - My New Backyard
    COMP - My New Backyard
    2012-12-31
    By ShelleyP
    Powder Magazine subscribers recently voted my new home of Rossland, BC the ‘Best Ski Town’ in North America.  My husband and I...
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    4572
    By ShelleyP
    2012-12-31
    Kootenay Pass Early Season - SOAP BOX
    Kootenay Pass Early Season - SOAP BOX
    2013-12-02
    By Jake
    A peek at the Early Season Kootenay Pass (Nov 30 & Dec 1, 2013) Couldn’t help but wonder why there was no hype coming out of the...
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    4219
    By Jake
    2013-12-03
    Baldy Rocks Dec 5
    Baldy Rocks Dec 5
    2012-12-05
    By Powder Creek Lodge
    Inconsistent weather changes the conditions again...for the worse.  Monday saw face shots top to bottom but the common theme today was a...
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    4059
    By ShailCaesar
    2012-12-06
    A Day at the Kootenay Pass
    A Day at the Kootenay Pass
    2014-01-20
    By MattJo
    THE SOAP BOX The day began with a blustery walk up Lightening Ridge Kootenay pass!  As a group of four we were on our way to day...
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    3964
    By MattJo
    2014-01-20
    COMP__Ripple Mountain In The Fog.
    COMP__Ripple Mountain In The Fog.
    2011-12-05
    By splitterdave
      Any one who tours at kootenay pass is no doubt aware of our visibility problem, the problem being we usually have none! You...
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    3963
    By admin
    2011-12-07
    Ripple Ridge FEB 2017
    Ripple Ridge FEB 2017
    2017-02-21
    By KootPow
    I left for Ripple Ridge late that day. I had friends in town that wanted to ski our local resort so I joined them for a half day of hot laps...
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    By KootPow
    2017-02-21
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    \"Appropriately\" Named - Cornice Ridge Peak
    2011-03-22
    By cmcquade
    Derrick, Julie and I (friends from Spokane) decided on a ass-crack of dawn departure from Spokane Saturday morning allowing for two full days of...
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    3826
    By cmcquade
    2011-03-22
    COMP....More fogginess in the Nelson Range. South Sister
    COMP....More fogginess in the Nelson Range. South Sister
    2011-12-23
    By splitterdave
      With all the clear skies we've had lately Vince and I had high hopes of a clear sunny day for our latest mission. Guess we...
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    3772
    By splitterdave
    2011-12-23
    COMP - Kootenay Road Trip
    COMP - Kootenay Road Trip
    2012-02-22
    By ODB
    A long time in the planning, four of us set out from Vancouver on a search for legendary Kootenay powder. Of course we stopped for pie at the...
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    3763
    By ODB
    2012-02-22
    Do you ski with your Dog? Please contact me!
    2011-12-04
    By mrcrane
    Are you a backcountry skier that ski's with mans best friend?  I'm a spokane local working on a film project about skiers and their...
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    3566
    By julia 32
    2025-12-02
    Kootenay Pass Heli-control avalanche blasting - VIDEO
    Kootenay Pass Heli-control avalanche blasting - VIDEO
    2012-03-18
    By admin
    Ever wonder what is going on at Kootenay Pass when they have delays after a big dump? Check out the following words and video from the BC Ministry...
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    3550
    By admin
    2012-03-18
    Kootenay Pass Goodness
    Kootenay Pass Goodness
    2013-01-30
    By Jake
    Kootenay Pass always seems to deliver. With not too much snow so far this year we switched it up and instead of looking for choker powder snow, we...
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    3544
    By chrisarancio
    2013-01-30
    Kootenay Pass conditions?
    2014-12-14
    By alxj
    Anyone ski Kootenay Pass this weekend (Dec 13-14)? Looked like a little new snow in parking lot from webcam. Conditions?
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    3513
    By alxj
    2014-12-14
    Kootnay Pass Spring Sking
    2013-05-18
    By Rees
    Has anyone been to Kootnay pass recently? Is there enough snow for touring yet? Last Memorial day weekend was excellent sking at Kootenay pass....
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    3512
    By snosnob
    2013-05-18
    How much snow?
    How much snow?
    2009-11-12
    By powder
    90cm at Whitewater anyone know the depth at Kootenyy Pass - is it skiable?
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    3500
    By powder
    2009-12-08
    A long couple of days at the Pass
    2014-02-25
    By bootroom
    As most of you have heard we have had our first tragedy of the season up at the pass.  My thoughts go out the family and friends who suffered...
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    3441
    By jf_rossland
    2014-02-26
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