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Rocky Mountains
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2012-12-08On Thursday some friends and I headed up to West Nile for a few turns in the trees. We found great snow and although some old tracks were...replies0views6139
2012-12-08
2012-11-21The BC Government has appointed a mayor and two councilors to head up the new Jumbo, BC, municipality in anticipation of developing the...replies2views2620
2012-11-26
2012-11-05We spent a couple weeks at the end of October down south in the warmer desert climates of the United States. While escaping the shoulder season of...replies1views2153
2012-11-05
2012-10-24Hot off the wire, Nakiska Ski Resort will open for business this weekend. News story below, but we just heard via facebook Norquay opens the...replies2views2891
2012-11-14
2012-10-03Rode some glacial ponds mid July after about 20-30 turns.replies0views2194
2012-10-03
2012-08-30Here's a few shots from a June trip in the Rockies: 'Summer' mountains friends and I skied. 1. June 10, 2012. Parker's Ridge...replies1views2393
2012-10-06
2012-08-16Not everyday a Backcountry lodge makes national media – It'll be busy(er) this winter!! Looks like a great face lift...replies0views1772
2012-08-16
2012-07-05Ascending Aemmers Couloir on the north west face of Mount Temple. It took us a relentless 4 hours of slogging through knee and then waist...replies0views2312
2012-07-05
2012-06-25Elizabeth Parker Hut Panoramareplies0views1684
2012-06-25
2012-06-25Trip to Rogers Pass: Moraine Field beneath Castor and Pollux Illecillewaet Glacier Snow Tsunami on the Illecillewaetreplies0views1931
2012-06-25
2012-06-25Lake Hector on a misty morning Descent in the Dolomite Dolomite !replies1views2314
2012-06-29
2012-06-07Dropping off the summit of Mt. Smuts, K-Country. Mts Birdwood and Sir Douglas brood in the clouds behind.replies2views2382
2012-06-11
2012-06-06"Uh, I forgot my skins". Fortunately there was a solid overnight freeze so I could make my way towards this line without post-holing. There...replies2views4619
2012-06-08
2012-05-24Some say that people who make big turns don't take the time to enjoy the snow. I say that people who make big turns are more respectful and...replies0views1782
2012-05-24
2012-05-19Unlike classic spring skiing where you get up earlier to get after it before the snow warms up too much, this year it seems to be more about...replies0views2355
2012-05-19
2012-05-17This is what we have been waiting all year for. Being able to mountain bike in the afternoon seals the deal. Steep faces, tight couloirs, dry...replies0views1845
2012-05-17
2012-05-13We headed out behind the Lake on friday to ski Mt. St. Piran in the sun. We had a nice easy tour up, putting on our ski crampons at tree...replies1views2018
2012-05-13
2012-05-06Headed out yesterday to ski the Grand Daddy (couloir above West Nile) but unfortunately got turned around at tree line due to high temps and...replies2views2281
2012-05-13
2012-05-05What are the current conditions like out there? Is there any decent skiing to be had in the Rockies? Have a read over the Mountain...replies0views1865
2012-05-05
2012-04-29Had a great day with amazing views skiing up Mt.Fairview in Lake Louise yesterday. The cold temps overnight meant a good solid freeze while the...replies0views2145
2012-04-29
2012-03-27Hello, my name is Chris and I live in WA state. I will be riding my enduro up through (hopefully) through Kootenay, Banff, Jasper, etc in late...replies0views1890
2012-03-27
2012-03-19The Alpine Club of Canada is presenting the Ken Jones Classic Ski Mountaineering Challenge at Lake Louise Saturday March 245th 2012. Full...replies0views2609
2012-03-19
2012-02-27Stayed close to home on the weekend, skiing in Yoho on the 25th and Kootenay on the 26th. The stability that let us get silly earlier in the...replies0views1911
2012-02-27
2012-02-19"It sounds like a long slog in, are you sure it’s going to be worth it?" With only four precious vacation days left, it was a fair...replies1views7731
2012-04-26
2012-02-13The shimmering of surface hoar in the morning sunshine. The awe of crawling out of the tent at night and realizing the skies are crystal-clear...replies0views4578
2012-02-13
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