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September 22, 2023Hey there, fellow thrill-seekers and powder hunters! As we strap on our skis and embark on another winter, let's talk about a terrain that doesn't appear on any map but plays a vital role...
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September 21, 2023Squamish Ground Search and Rescue is a top 5 FINALIST (and the only Canadian team!) in the search and rescue category of the Land Rover Defender Service Awards presented by Chase. If you want to...
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September 20, 2023Most backcountry skiing “locals” don’t want their favourite mountains shared with the world in magazines like Rolling Stone and Condé Nast Traveler. Hayat Tarikov...
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September 18, 2023Kemper Snowboards has put together this comprehensive guide to snowboard shapes which will help you choose the correct snowboard for your riding style. This is important information to have before...
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September 16, 2023Mt Loki soars to 2779m above the northern half of Kootenay Lake, visible from the western shore, a pyramidal summit rising above the forested mountains. It is pretty clear, even from a distance...
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September 15, 2023A candid BC Backcountry Ski Touring lodge review. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working at numerous backcountry ski touring lodges in British Columbia. This BC...
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September 15, 2023Over my 20+ years in the avalanche prediction business, no specific problem has given me more challenges than buried facet crust combinations. The deeper they get the more challenging they become...
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September 14, 2023In the outdoor industry they are always looking for something new to get you to buy. I just stumbled across the latest from Polartec. A new fabric Delta with the scent of mint...
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September 13, 2023Hey there, I’m Judson Wright, an ACMG Ski Guide, Hiking Guide, and the founder of Kootenay Backcountry Guides (KBG). I’ve been immersed in backcountry skiing since 1999; since I first...
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September 13, 2023“The best [backcountry] skier on the mountain is the one having the most fun.” Doug Coombs. If the above quote holds true, I might be the best skier on the planet! Full...
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September 11, 2023Suunto’s latest GPS Smartwatch is called the 'Vertical' and it comes in a base stainless steel version and a solar version which is made from titanium. This premium version will set...
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September 8, 2023Just outside Powell River on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia is the Powell Forest Canoe Route. The route is 57km long and includes eight lakes and five portages which most people take 4 - 6...
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September 7, 2023Your gear is only as good as the time you put into selecting and maintaining it. This is so true for your headlamp—an often overlooked, yet very important piece of safety gear that you must...
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September 6, 2023Preparing for your best backcountry skiing season ever means preparing to travel in avalanche terrain. More than three decades have passed since I encountered an avalanche for the first...
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September 5, 2023Powdered greens are a popular way to supplement your diet by boosting your nutrient intake with a spectrum of whole-food ingredients and vitamins in a convenient powder format. You simply mix the...
