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2021-03-15Dynafit’s Blacklight ski collection currently contains the 74, 80, 88, and pro versions and now there is an 88 women’s ski and the new...replies0views1304
2021-03-15
2021-03-07Spring break is just about here for some of us. Although inter-community travel is still discouraged, it’s not against the law — and...replies0views1381
2021-03-07
2020-05-28Check out this video. With parks opening up in some parts of the country, you may be able to see this kind of thing again soon. Film maker Arthur...replies0views1819
2020-05-28
2019-08-13I had the good fortune of skiing with Sam Kuch last February at the Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder festival at Whitewater in Nelson. Needless to say it...replies0views1914
2019-08-13
2019-03-31K2 has a new ski line coming out for Fall 2019 called the Mindbender which uses two proprietary technologies depending upon if you are skiing...replies0views3019
2019-03-31
2019-03-26This video came up on my Youtube suggestions feed the other day. I was about to skip over it but at the last second I decided to click on it and...replies0views1723
2019-03-262018-11-30Looking for someone to tour with around Fernie. 2 years experience, didn't get out as much last year so I'm pretty keen to go as much as...replies0views1550
2018-11-30
2018-11-13Lately we've been posting a lot of stoke in anticipation of winter which is just around the corner. For the many people skinning up Whitewater...replies0views1688
2018-11-13
2018-07-24I used to make a point every summer to find a patch of snow somewhere in the mountains to make a few turns on the skis. Table Mountain at the Mt....replies0views2290
2018-07-24
2018-07-05A great little story about a kid that could. It's not easy to become a world-class mountain biker based in Nepal but Rajesh (RJ)...replies0views1576
2018-07-05
2018-06-21The Acrux SL Leather Approach shoe may be for you if you like to scramble on rock (or in urban environments). Distinctive colours and suede set...replies0views1634
2018-06-21
2018-05-29A few weeks back I wrote about the start of the climbing season on Everest and as quickly as it came it went. 2018 proved to be an interesting...replies0views1630
2018-05-29
2018-05-03Another short and sweet one from our buds at G3. It's the first in a series called "Traverse Tips" and it talks about how to deal...replies0views1890
2018-05-03
2018-04-26Cool initiative from Outdoor Research in Seattle. It's an annual $10,000 grant for organizations who are working toward improving outdoor...replies0views1538
2018-04-26
2018-04-12The Mountain Hardwear BoundarySeeker Jacket and Pant are feature packed hard shells sure to keep you warm and dry in all kinds of weather....replies0views4197
2018-04-12
2018-04-10Here's a great little video on how to use ski crampons from G3 and Nelson-local Jasmine Caton. If it ever stops snowing up high and we...replies1views1906
2019-04-08
2018-04-05Hey there! As many of you probably realize, with spring comes the conditions that make many traverses doable. What you may or may not realize...replies0views1821
2018-04-052018-02-25Yesterday I re-glued my skins and unfortunately the glue came off on the sides and found its way on the "hair side" of the...replies2views2017
2019-01-24
2018-02-22Prior to the Outdoor Retailer Show in Denver a few weeks back, we took part in an “Adventure camp” media event put on by Eric...replies0views2939
2018-02-22
2018-02-13I have many jackets so when one of them rises above the others and gets worn a lot, it's a clue as to the quality. The Arc'teryx ...replies0views3133
2018-02-13
2018-01-18Though I don't entirely agree that "if Shakespeare were around today, he'd be making movies" I do like this little film...replies0views3609
2018-01-18
2018-01-13Hard- or soft-shell? Maybe somewhere in between. The Patagonia Descensionist is ideal on the uptrack and fits like a glove. Tom took a deep dive...replies0views3274
2018-01-13
2018-01-06What is it about Norwegians that makes me want to go to Norway? Their sense of humour? Their get-after-it attitude? This is episode 4 of a web...replies0views2645
2018-01-06
2017-12-21This little vid won the best powder segment at the recent Powder awards (which seem to include a remarkably high number of categories)....replies0views2397
2017-12-21
2017-11-30Looking for a lightweight roof over your head for an upcoming overnight ski touring mission? We've reviewed the MSR Access 2 tent for...replies0views2442
2017-11-30
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