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      Ski the Cascade Volcanoes
      Ski the Cascade Volcanoes
      2019-04-06
      By Sarah Jakober
      Spring skiing season is upon us - or as some in the PNW call it: volcano season! There are a number of classic ski ascents and descents to be had...
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      By Sarah Jakober
      2019-04-06
      Fifth Annual JP Auclair Memorial Returns to Whistler
      Fifth Annual JP Auclair Memorial Returns to Whistler
      2019-03-22
      By Sarah Jakober
      The 5th Annual JP Auclair Memorial will be held April 10-11, 2019, at Whistler Blackcomb. The event will be hosted by Apline Initiatives, a...
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      1378
      By Sarah Jakober
      2019-03-22
      Spearhead Huts progress update
      Spearhead Huts progress update
      2017-10-20
      By admin
      As most of us already know, the Spearhead Traverse located just outside the boundary of Whistler-Blackcomb Resort will soon have a few new huts...
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      4280
      By Skiing25 Expert
      2022-07-18
      Cayoosh Pass Duffey current conditions
      Cayoosh Pass Duffey current conditions
      2017-02-17
      By Lee Lau
      Million Dollar Couloir in Cayoosh had cold quadruple blow cold smoke. Glacier must have kept things cold. Perfect for Herschel backpacks and...
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      3079
      By Lee Lau
      2017-02-17
      Any recent trips to the Coquihalla?
      2016-12-29
      By Alan Milnes
      Wondering if anyone has been up on the Coquihalla in the past few weeks of 2016.  Bag loads of snow have fallen up there and I am thinking...
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      3687
      By Alan Milnes
      2017-01-07
      The Callaghan's Thick!
      The Callaghan's Thick!
      2016-11-25
      By evo The Callaghan
      Over four and a half feat and counting at the lodge! Alexander Falls is blanketed!
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      2880
      By evo The Callaghan
      2016-11-25
      Whistler Snow Report - Dec 2nd 2014
      2014-12-02
      By emilyanthem
      Like many places in the province, we've had way less snow than usual here in Whistler. Whistler and Blackcomb mountains are both open with a...
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      3478
      By emilyanthem
      2014-12-02
      Sea to Sky Gondola Opening offers up new terrain for backcountry skiers
      Sea to Sky Gondola Opening offers up new terrain for backcountry skiers
      2014-05-21
      By skifreak
      The Sea To Sky Gondola recently opened its doors to the public offering up rides into the alpine above Squamish BC. Although there is no ski...
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      5550
      By H
      2014-10-14
      Women survives tree well against the odds
      Women survives tree well against the odds
      2014-04-11
      By skifreak
      Christine Newman, stuck in a Garibaldi Park tree well overnight, is in recovery after four hours of continuous CPR. Photo: BONNY...
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      By skifreak
      2014-04-11
      Never Give Up (Video) Soap Box Comp
      Never Give Up (Video) Soap Box Comp
      2014-04-01
      By mikecyclone
      This is on of thoes magic day when wall went well the batteries on the camera did not die and one of my friends just told her story and I captured...
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      3131
      By mikecyclone
      2014-04-01
      Just No Words (Video) Soap Box Comp
      Just No Words (Video) Soap Box Comp
      2014-04-01
      By mikecyclone
      This idea came to me and I have not seen any thing on the internet as of yet. I don't want to give it away but it makes me smile ever time I...
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      3242
      By mikecyclone
      2014-04-01
      SOAP BOX COMP - Skiing The Skyline Divide
      SOAP BOX COMP - Skiing The Skyline Divide
      2014-02-28
      By mikecyclone
        Hope you liked the last video A Backcountry Skiers Observations I know it was a bit long but learning to cut cut cut. This video I filmed...
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      3308
      By mikecyclone
      2014-02-28
      SOAP BOX COMP - A Backcountry Skiers Observations
      SOAP BOX COMP - A Backcountry Skiers Observations
      2014-02-26
      By mikecyclone
      You know backcountry skying is like nothing else. There is so many things that go through your mind so this video is what I see and think all...
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      3188
      By mikecyclone
      2014-02-26
      SOAP BOX COMP Bt Baker Ski Adventure
      SOAP BOX COMP Bt Baker Ski Adventure
      2014-01-29
      By mikecyclone
      It is early july and we think it would be really cool to have a mid summer ski on the corn snow from the top of Mt Baker. A weather window had...
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      3279
      By mikecyclone
      2014-01-29
      Around Logan - Movie
      Around Logan - Movie
      2013-11-23
      By admin
      Mount Logan is the worlds largest mountain by volume and this video shows incredible 360 degree views while ski traverseing 240km around its base....
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      3942
      By 2wheeler
      2013-12-02
      4th Annual Vancouver Island Backcountry Festival
      4th Annual Vancouver Island Backcountry Festival
      2013-10-18
      By jerrett
      We've got the dates locked down for this years Vancouver Island Backcountry festival... Feb 8/9!We had an amazing time last year and it went...
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      3245
      By jerrett
      2013-10-18
      Mountain Wind - Victoria peak - South Face Vancouver Isl --- Mount Gimli - NE Buttress - Valhalla
      2013-09-30
      By Mountainwind
      Hello everyone, I've recently started a blog detailing mainly Vancouver Island Mountaineering locations.  So far, I have a post about...
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      3926
      By Powrider
      2014-10-08
      Whitewater Rafting Expedition, Chilko, Chilcotin, Fraser Rivers
      Whitewater Rafting Expedition, Chilko, Chilcotin, Fraser Rivers
      2013-08-07
      By Robin Hartikainen
      In summer there are many ways to experience the outdoors as we all wait for snow.  A lot of people are out exploring mountains, hiking around...
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      5861
      By Powder Creek Lodge
      2013-08-08
      Whitehorse skiers describe surviving B.C. avalanche - VIDEO
      Whitehorse skiers describe surviving B.C. avalanche - VIDEO
      2013-04-07
      By shredr
      Three skiers were swept down a mountain under 2 metres of snow a few weeks ago and this is their story: Two Whitehorse skiers who...
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      4690
      By shredr
      2013-04-07
      COMP - First Time out in the Back Country
      COMP - First Time out in the Back Country
      2013-03-01
      By klondike
      This season marked the start of the something I have always wanted to try: backcountry skiing or more appropriately back country snowboarding. I...
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      3882
      By klondike
      2013-03-01
      For those who missed the Cain Backcountry festival..
      For those who missed the Cain Backcountry festival..
      2013-02-28
      By jerrett
      Here are a couple good articles that summarized the...
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      3130
      By jerrett
      2013-02-28
      COMP - Mountains, Fresh Snow, and Sunshine (maybe a little history too)
      COMP - Mountains, Fresh Snow, and Sunshine (maybe a little history too)
      2013-02-28
      By klondike
      To most, Carcross represents a last glimpse into the gold rush days. When men and women toiled for gold and did strange things under the midnight...
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      3628
      By klondike
      2013-02-28
      The Hankin-Evelyn Model
      The Hankin-Evelyn Model
      2013-02-12
      By vladrac
      Smithers' unique backcountry experience After several years of winter road trips that followed the East-West highways (the most travelled...
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      1
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      5644
      By Red PeeKay
      2013-02-12
      Rubble Creek Access to Garibaldi Park
      Rubble Creek Access to Garibaldi Park
      2013-01-22
      By emilyanthem
      As of Jan 22, the Rubble Creek access trail to Garibaldi Park is in pretty good shape considering the week long temperature inversion and no new...
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      1
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      3716
      By admin
      2013-01-22
      Mt Currie Pencil Chute, without the Heli
      Mt Currie Pencil Chute, without the Heli
      2013-01-22
      By emilyanthem
      Temperature inversion and low avalanche danger up to the alpine… it's a good week to live in the Coast Mountains. Here are some pics...
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      3
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      7361
      By nomad
      2014-07-01
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