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    Back-alley Backcountry and Beyond
    Back-alley Backcountry and Beyond
    2021-02-28
    By M V
    Because sometimes, sledding just isn’t enough. This is the opinion travelling around Seattle these days. As snowfall hits the city,...
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    By M V
    2021-02-28
    Freeride World Tour Andorra Round 2
    Freeride World Tour Andorra Round 2
    2021-02-26
    By Sarah Jakober
    Due to the highly dynamic nature of this year's competition season, the first two stops on the normal FWT were cancelled - the first stop this...
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    130
    By Sarah Jakober
    2021-02-26
    Press Pause. Let's Plan. Response to Zincton Development
    Press Pause. Let's Plan. Response to Zincton Development
    2021-02-25
    By admin02
    Perhaps in response to the Zincton Development's go ahead to the next step in the proposal process, the folks behind the Wild connection...
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    195
    By admin02
    2021-02-25
    Ski Local with Ortovox
    Ski Local with Ortovox
    2021-02-24
    By Pistol Pete
     Ski Local is the philosophy that Ortovox is pushing and it's an important message these days. Sure the pandemic has pushed the 'stay...
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    184
    By Pistol Pete
    2021-02-24
    Journey  Reward
    Journey Reward
    2021-02-23
    By Pistol Pete
     TGR brings us another great series, this time in the form of a conversation between two legends of action sports, Jeremey Jones and Selema...
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    160
    By Pistol Pete
    2021-02-23
    Zincton Ski Resort: One Step Closer to Reality
    Zincton Ski Resort: One Step Closer to Reality
    2021-02-21
    By M V
    Old or abandoned mining towns in the West Kootenays are a front for some pretty all-time backcountry skiing. Stolen moments in this delicious...
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    2482
    By M V
    2021-02-21
    Freeride World Tour 2021 Kicks off in Andorra
    Freeride World Tour 2021 Kicks off in Andorra
    2021-02-19
    By Sarah Jakober
    Its been a slow start, but the 2021 Freeride World Tour is finally underway! Check out the results from the first stop in...
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    248
    By Sarah Jakober
    2021-02-19
    Christine Feleki becomes first woman to complete the ACMG Ski Guide program on a splitboard
    Christine Feleki becomes first woman to complete the ACMG Ski Guide program on a splitboard
    2021-02-16
    By Pistol Pete
     Christine Feleki recently became the first woman to complete the ACMG Ski Guide program on a splitboard. Apparently being the first was...
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    286
    By Pistol Pete
    2021-02-16
    Full report of the Feb 6th Mill Creek Canyon Avalanche, UTAH
    Full report of the Feb 6th Mill Creek Canyon Avalanche, UTAH
    2021-02-14
    By M V
    Many of you have probably heard about the tragic avalanche incident that took place earlier this month in Mill Creek Canyon near Salt Lake City,...
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    By M V
    2021-02-14
    Backcountry Safety Basics with Tom Wallisch
    Backcountry Safety Basics with Tom Wallisch
    2021-02-13
    By Sarah Jakober
    Looking for a clear and concise four minute summary of how to stay safe in the backcountry? Look no further! Tom Wallisch, professional North Face...
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    302
    By Sarah Jakober
    2021-02-13
    New vid from Nikolai Schirmer
    New vid from Nikolai Schirmer
    2021-02-11
    By admin02
    Another cool vid from Mr. Schirmer, this one called: "The ladies are back: skiing a steep, dark, icy chutes with lots of cliffs. In a...
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    By admin02
    2021-02-11
    The 12 Month Challenge from POW
    The 12 Month Challenge from POW
    2021-02-10
    By Pistol Pete
     "Take action, educate yourself, change your habits, reduce your carbon footprint".  These are the opening statements on the...
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    By Pistol Pete
    2021-02-10
    The rise of hardboot snowboarding
    The rise of hardboot snowboarding
    2021-02-09
    By Pistol Pete
     The rise of hardboot snowboarding is upon us. Phrasing like this makes it sound like some kind of villain, but the only thing these...
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    431
    By Pistol Pete
    2021-02-09
    PREPARING A BACKCOUNTRY REPAIR & FIRST AID KIT WITH BCA
    PREPARING A BACKCOUNTRY REPAIR & FIRST AID KIT WITH BCA
    2021-02-07
    By M V
    Until recently, the few items I carried in my touring repair kit had never actually seen any action. It was during our last big venture into the...
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    By M V
    2021-02-07
    Arc'teryx Kicks Off Outer Peace Program
    Arc'teryx Kicks Off Outer Peace Program
    2021-02-04
    By admin02
    Acknowledging the clear mental and physical benefits of the outdoors that many of us value so much, Arc'teryx has committed $1,000,000 toward...
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    By admin02
    2021-02-04
    Backcountry skiing for the blind and visually impaired
    Backcountry skiing for the blind and visually impaired
    2021-02-03
    By Pistol Pete
     “Ski by braille” is an expression sometimes used to describe attempting to ski in a complete whiteout, but for the blind and...
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    210
    By Pistol Pete
    2021-02-03
    WIN a Helly Hansen Baselayer Midlayer and Shell Jacket
    WIN a Helly Hansen Baselayer Midlayer and Shell Jacket
    2021-02-01
    By admin
    The Giveaway is now closed and a winner has been selected. If you are Simon Ouellet, then you've won! Congratulations. Please contact us to...
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    By Simon Ouellet
    2021-02-17
    TERRAIN SELECTION: Where to Go or Not to Go
    TERRAIN SELECTION: Where to Go or Not to Go
    2021-01-31
    By M V
    In a recent article he wrote for the Powder Cloud, ACMG mountain guide and educator, Colin Zacharias, shares some valuable insight in to...
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    534
    By M V
    2021-01-31
    Ski Tuning Basics
    Ski Tuning Basics
    2021-01-30
    By Sarah Jakober
    Time for the mid season tune-up? Ever wondered the exact specifications to look for in a quality ski tune? Check out this article by SKI...
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    463
    By Sarah Jakober
    2021-01-30
    Highlands: Rogers Pass
    Highlands: Rogers Pass
    2021-01-29
    By ALTERNATIVA MEDIA
    Ski mountaineering in Rogers Pass, winter 2020. Where did the boys go? 
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    By admin
    2021-01-29
    Arctos Guides - Backcountry knowledge and safety
    Arctos Guides - Backcountry knowledge and safety
    2021-01-26
    By admin
    This Winter has definitely a different winter for all of us, but more people than ever have been seeking backcountry and avalanche education....
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    375
    By admin
    2021-01-26
    From “Utah to BC,” in Faction’s new edit
    From “Utah to BC,” in Faction’s new edit
    2021-01-24
    By M V
    The third and the final edit of Faction’s 2021 webseries has rolled out, following four pro skiers on a powder-chasing crusade from Utah to...
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    303
    By M V
    2021-01-24
    Let's talk about backcountry. Scarpa vid.
    Let's talk about backcountry. Scarpa vid.
    2021-01-23
    By admin02
    Give this new video a watch. Though it's called "Let's talk about backcountry", I think a better title might be "Who is the...
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    384
    By admin02
    2021-01-23
    Elyse Saugstaud: On My Own Terms
    Elyse Saugstaud: On My Own Terms
    2021-01-22
    By Sarah Jakober
    You may have watched Elyse ski in some of TGR's latest ski films, but that's only half of the story. Check out the video below for a peek...
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    416
    By Sarah Jakober
    2021-01-22
    BCA’s Safe Shredding series, Ep 7
    BCA’s Safe Shredding series, Ep 7
    2021-01-17
    By M V
    Check out BCA’s new videos in their Safe Shredding Series, this time focused around sledding and sled-skiing. Some of the things mentioned...
    replies
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    332
    By M V
    2021-01-17
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