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Looking for Winter Touring & Ski-Mountaineering Partner(s)
2024-09-26
By Joshua Exner
Recently moved to Prince Rupert, BC and searching for a ski touring and ski-mountaineering partner for the season. Shoot me an email to connect...
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By Joshua Exner
2024-09-26
Maps and guidebooks for Terrace/Smithers area
2018-10-12
By Calle Bjernekull
I'm planning to spend two weeks in Smithers and Terrace area for skitouring. Are there any guidebooks or maps for these areas? Found the map...
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By Calle Bjernekull
2018-10-12
Friday 13th
2013-12-13
By Onelastcast
In Terrace this week working and managed my schedule to have Friday off.   Shames isn't opening until the weekend if they get the snow...
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By Onelastcast
2013-12-13
Best time of year Shames Mountain?
2012-04-05
By frantic60
Hi everyone, i'm new to this forum but have been looking around for a while.  There is very good info here. I'm from eastern...
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By frantic60
2012-04-05
Friends of Shames
2010-03-15
By powder
The Friends of Shames (FoS) is a group of citizens from the communities of Terrace, Kitimat, and Prince Rupert who care about the future of Shames...
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By powder
2010-03-15
Terrace + Shames the place to be 80cm forecasted!
2010-03-13
By skifreak
This prediction from the CAC avi report for Northwest BC: A natural avalanche cycle is expected in coastal areas on Sunday, but the extent of...
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By skifreak
2010-03-13
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