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    Jasper and Willmore anyone?
    2014-10-15
    By SkiDadle
    Does no one tour north of the Ice Fields or is this another of those Calgary forums that forbids any mention of anything for those of us...
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    5216
    By 2wheeler
    2014-10-15
    Collier Peak 13/09/2014
    Collier Peak 13/09/2014
    2014-09-27
    By angrysasquatch
    Yep, leave it to the rockies to bring ridiculous conditions mid-September. Video of rockin alpine pow face and ascent...
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    3629
    By skifreak
    2014-09-27
    First turns of 2014-15 - SOAP BOX - get the stoke going
    First turns of 2014-15 - SOAP BOX - get the stoke going
    2014-09-03
    By trevdingman
    September 3, 2014 We had a rainfall warning in Canmore so I pulled out the fair weather carpenter card today.  Called up a locals weekend...
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    3
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    5787
    By awatchman
    2014-11-01
    Utah resort ownership wrangling.
    Utah resort ownership wrangling.
    2014-05-29
    By admin02
    New backcountryskiingcanada.com friend Marc Peruzzi, just wrote a great piece on the shenanigans in the Utah resort world for Outsideonline. ...
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    4393
    By admin02
    2014-05-29
    May
    May
    2014-05-29
    By Jake
    May has brought with it all four seasons. Big snow, big sun, big rain, and everything inbetween. Weather in the Rockies… Bring...
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    3102
    By Jake
    2014-05-30
    3/4 Couloir
    3/4 Couloir
    2014-05-15
    By Shredmasterplus
    Went out on a little spring mission to bag this classic a few days ago. So much fun lots of good snow and amazing views. super long line extremely...
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    2
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    9675
    By Shredmasterplus
    2014-05-15
    Thanks Northface for the Thermobal Jacket!!!
    Thanks Northface for the Thermobal Jacket!!!
    2014-05-08
    By Shredmasterplus
    Well, just recieved my jacket about a week ago. Been meaning to post up a thank you to north face but just keep getting busy on trips and such....
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    3581
    By Shredmasterplus
    2014-05-08
    SOAP Box - Since we last spoke
    SOAP Box - Since we last spoke
    2014-03-27
    By skiitsbetter
    Last time I posted, we were deep into the high pressure system, but also tight in the grip of a cold snap. A lot has happened in the weeks since...
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    2603
    By skiitsbetter
    2014-03-27
    poor pillow pun here  - Soap Box Comp
    poor pillow pun here - Soap Box Comp
    2014-03-27
    By ruari
    excuse the title...but I was tempted... You’ve probably heard about it.  You’ve read it in the paper.  Heard...
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    3359
    By ruari
    2014-03-27
    Sweet Westcomb Tango hoodie at the Dogtooth Dash
    Sweet Westcomb Tango hoodie at the Dogtooth Dash
    2014-03-27
    By skiitsbetter
    I know you guys are not so keen on resort pics, but I was throwing down at the Dogtooth Dash at Kicking Horse this past weekend, and the Westcomb...
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    2750
    By skiitsbetter
    2014-03-27
    Sidecountry Safety Basics on Wawa Ridge - SOAP BOX COMP
    Sidecountry Safety Basics on Wawa Ridge - SOAP BOX COMP
    2014-03-25
    By Darin Langhorst
    Hi Everybody, We made this video (below) during that super unstable week in mid-March when there were so many avalanche related deaths in the...
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    3363
    By dromo_mania
    2014-03-26
    New job, New Baby , new wife soap box
    New job, New Baby , new wife soap box
    2014-03-20
    By Chasing snowflakes
    It`s no wonder I am not able to get out a whole this season. I do my best and score a day here or there but my humble 40 or so days versus my 80...
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    2734
    By Chasing snowflakes
    2014-03-20
    On Hallowed Ground - soap box comp
    On Hallowed Ground - soap box comp
    2014-03-19
    By ruari
      On Hallowed Ground  Mt Temple stands alone from the impressive sprawl of peaks around Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies. Many...
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    5516
    By 2wheeler
    2014-03-19
    Waterton
    Waterton
    2014-02-24
    By Jake
    Saturday Feb 22, 2014 The Akamina Parkway was still closed due to ongoing recovery efforts from the previous weeks avalanche. With access to...
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    2742
    By Jake
    2014-02-24
    Rockies Conditions in One Pic
    Rockies Conditions in One Pic
    2014-02-19
    By Jake
    Found great skiing in the Rockies (Yoho) on Alberta's Family Day. Things feel more than a little sporty with the current hazard. With five...
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    2
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    2691
    By Jake
    2014-02-19
    New Backcountry Ski Buddies
    2014-02-19
    By Kevin Oszust
    Hi All, Looking for some more experienced skiers (friends) to head into the Spray Valley, BNP and KNP to ski with. I am experienced, have my AST1...
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    2293
    By Kevin Oszust
    2014-02-19
    Treepilot
    Treepilot
    2014-02-17
    By Jake
    Saddened to hear that Treepilot, Wade Galloway, was lost in an avalanche in Waterton Saturday February 15th, 2014. CTV News "Parks Canada...
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    3923
    By admin
    2014-02-18
    Micro Soap Box- Condition update Feb 13 2014
    Micro Soap Box- Condition update Feb 13 2014
    2014-02-14
    By Chasing snowflakes
    Just wanted to give everyone  a little update on the Sunshine Area slackcountry before the long weekend . If you know where to find the...
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    2435
    By Chasing snowflakes
    2014-02-14
    Inversion Spectacular - SOAP BOX COMP
    Inversion Spectacular - SOAP BOX COMP
    2014-01-27
    By trevdingman
    If a picture is worth a thousand words, then I’ve said enough. Emerald Peak Jan 24 2014
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    2364
    By trevdingman
    2014-01-27
    The Light Budget Project - Blue Light - SOAP BOX
    The Light Budget Project - Blue Light - SOAP BOX
    2014-01-25
    By Jake
    Back in August of 2011 I broke myself in an effort to be cooler than I really am. Those few moments of absurdity were likely the launch for the...
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    1
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    4083
    By Jake
    2014-01-27
    Depth Perception
    Depth Perception
    2014-01-13
    By Jake
    It's not an inner city freeway, it's traffic on the TCH in Canmore, Saturday Morning January 11, 2014. The drive from Canmore to Banff...
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    2830
    By Jake
    2014-01-13
    Icefield Parkway Conditions
    Icefield Parkway Conditions
    2014-01-06
    By Jake
    Saturday Jan 4th we got out for a short day near Bow Summit . With the winds throughout the day things felt very chilly. The wind had...
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    2454
    By Jake
    2014-01-06
    Edmonton lines, where do I put this? SOAP BOX
    Edmonton lines, where do I put this? SOAP BOX
    2014-01-02
    By skiitsbetter
    We jokingly stated while bootpacking up a steep ridge below treeline through a snowpack consisting entirely of facets that there was more snow...
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    4
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    2971
    By bekks
    2014-01-05
    Still Not Skiing
    Still Not Skiing
    2014-01-01
    By Jake
    Dear 2014, I would truly love to see tons of snow fall in Canadian Rockies for the next three months. Santa gave me some really nice socks for...
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    0
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    2738
    By Jake
    2014-01-01
    Sunshine slack country on weekends and over the holidays
    2013-12-11
    By jabraham
    I frequently head up Twin Cairns or Quartz Ridge, or down Healy Creek on weekends or holidays from Sunshine Village.  I'm not seeking big...
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    2
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    5112
    By jabraham
    2013-12-13
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