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2014-10-15
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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2014-10-15
2014-09-27
Yep, leave it to the rockies to bring ridiculous conditions mid-September. Video of rockin alpine pow face and ascent...
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2014-09-27
2014-09-03
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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2014-11-01
2014-05-29
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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2014-05-29
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2014-05-29
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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2014-05-30
2014-05-15
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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2014-05-15
2014-05-08
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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2014-05-08
2014-03-27
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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2014-03-27
2014-03-27
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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2014-03-27
2014-03-27
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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2014-03-27
2014-03-25
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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2014-03-26
2014-03-20
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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2014-03-20
2014-03-19
  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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2014-03-19
2014-02-24
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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2014-02-24
2014-02-19
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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2014-02-19
2014-02-19
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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2014-02-19
2014-02-17
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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2014-02-18
2014-02-14
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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2014-02-14
2014-01-27
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then I’ve said enough. Emerald Peak Jan 24 2014
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2014-01-27
2014-01-25
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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2014-01-27
2014-01-13
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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2014-01-13
2014-01-06
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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2014-01-06
2014-01-02
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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2014-01-05
2014-01-01
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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2014-01-01
2013-12-11
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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2013-12-13