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    Kootenay Pass OBS Nov 30
    2012-11-30
    By Powder Creek Lodge
    Things have changed a lot in the last 48hrs.  Skiied up Cornice Ridge today.  Our observations as...
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    By Powder Creek Lodge
    2012-11-30
    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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    5018
    By admin
    2012-11-29
    Kootenay Pass Nov 24
    2012-11-25
    By Powder Creek Lodge
    Beautiful day but the ski quality was much worse than 2 days previous.  Significant crusts on N, S, W aspects (we didn't ski E)  at...
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    2801
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    2012-11-25
    Kootenay Pass Nov 18 weekend
    2012-11-18
    By Powder Creek Lodge
    Anybody have a conditions/ski report?  Thanks!
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    2583
    By Powder Creek Lodge
    2012-11-22
    Any snow up there yet?
    2012-11-05
    By Mike
    Has anyone been up to kootenay pass yet? Has the snow started to accumulate at all? Getting the itch….
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    2523
    By tuckr
    2012-11-05
    Snowing hard on June 6th at Kootenay Pass
    Snowing hard on June 6th at Kootenay Pass
    2012-06-06
    By
    Nice to see winter is not giving up yet. June 6th, mid-day and there are a few inches of snow on the ground at 5000' - we're not talking a...
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    3168
    By hipsterandjane
    2012-06-06
    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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    4780
    By admin
    2012-03-23
    the pass
    2012-03-21
    By johnokner
    if any of you know Kale point him in this direction http://vimeo.com/38343751
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    2602
    By johnokner
    2012-03-23
    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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    3441
    By admin
    2012-03-18
    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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    3683
    By ODB
    2012-02-22
    Kootenay Pass & WH2O
    Kootenay Pass & WH2O
    2012-01-24
    By Jake
    January 20-22, 2012 Spent a few days based out of Salmo drinking espresso at the Dragonfly. Snow just kept falling. We managed to pry...
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    2799
    By Jake
    2012-01-24
    COMP - \
    COMP - \"can you tele?\"
    2012-01-04
    By glacierhazard
    Since moving to Victoria a few months ago, I've been jonesing for some snow. A group of four friends and I went to Nelson over New Year's...
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    2893
    By glacierhazard
    2012-01-04
    Whats happening at the Pass?
    2011-12-30
    By hipsterandjane
    Has anyone been out in Kootenay Pass since Wednesday?  How are the conditions? Did it escape the rain?  Any info would be great.
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    3218
    By DeNeZZ
    2012-01-06
    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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    3675
    By splitterdave
    2011-12-23
    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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    3843
    By admin
    2011-12-07
    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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    3271
    By julia 32
    2025-12-02
    Avie season begins!
    Avie season begins!
    2011-11-22
    By hipsterandjane
    Just thought I would throw this up here because it caught me a little off gaurd.  Being such early seaon my brain is still in stoke mode and...
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    2550
    By hipsterandjane
    2011-11-22
    Dominion Day 2011 Video
    Dominion Day 2011 Video
    2011-07-06
    By Zorba
    Ryan Kuhn with friends Chris McLean and Bren Hahn tackle some late season couloirs on Canada Day, 2011, at Kootenay Pass.
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    2791
    By
    2011-07-07
    Powder day in June?
    Powder day in June?
    2011-05-31
    By hipsterandjane
    Did anyone make it up to the pass this week?  Heard some rumors that it was looking good from people drviing through? I would love to get a...
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    2704
    By hipsterandjane
    2011-05-31
    The Fat Lady ain't sung!
    The Fat Lady ain't sung!
    2011-05-27
    By admin
    Hard to tell how much is up there and what the quality would be - but being May 27th does it really matter? so who has some beta for us???
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    3262
    By admin
    2011-05-30
    Spring Shredding at Kootenay Pass and Whitewater
    Spring Shredding at Kootenay Pass and Whitewater
    2011-05-04
    By Davies
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    2507
    By Davies
    2011-05-04
    Recommendations?
    Recommendations?
    2011-05-03
    By patkin
    I have about a week to drive from Kelowna to Banff, and then Calgary, and am looking for a couple spots to stop and do some spring backcountry --...
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    2664
    By admin
    2011-05-06
    Photo Comp - Our first time
    Photo Comp - Our first time
    2011-03-29
    By skiitsbetter
    On the way down to the Coldsmoke Festival, (where I got 2nd in the ROAM race and had an awesome time demoing gear and soaking up the atmosphere)...
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    2742
    By skiitsbetter
    2011-03-29
    Condition outlook for the weekend?
    Condition outlook for the weekend?
    2011-03-29
    By cmcquade
    If anyone has been recently or is going in the next few days....I would love a conditions report I was there two weeks ago, and solar warming...
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    2778
    By cmcquade
    2011-03-29
    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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    6717
    By hipsterandjane
    2011-03-27
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