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    HEAD Freeskiing’s Out of the Ordinary Captures the
    HEAD Freeskiing’s Out of the Ordinary Captures the "Beautifully Ridiculous" Spirit of Backcountry Skiing
    2025-11-25
    By admin
    A Detour from the Norm Presented by HEAD | Tyrolia and directed by Jeff Thomas, the latest release from HEAD Freeskiing, Out of the Ordinary, is...
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    By admin
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    Meet the Athletes Behind ‘Slope Ascenders’: A Story of Grit and Spontaneity
    Meet the Athletes Behind ‘Slope Ascenders’: A Story of Grit and Spontaneity
    2025-10-15
    By admin
    In the world of adventure films, the most compelling stories often belong to the athletes themselves. This is certainly the case in Black...
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    By admin
    2025-10-15
    How to tell the Summer Hiking Season is over
    How to tell the Summer Hiking Season is over
    2025-10-14
    By admin
    Helen and I have a tradition of doing a hike on the Oct Thanksgiving Long Weekend. Way to often this becomes the last hike of the season due to...
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    By admin
    2025-10-14
    How to Pack Ski Equipment for a Flight
    How to Pack Ski Equipment for a Flight
    2025-10-06
    By admin
    Ski gear can be a costly investment, so when you travel to ski, ensure that you pack it properly. Here's our guide to packing your ski...
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    By julia 32
    2025-10-20
    A French ski touring mag goes English this season
    A French ski touring mag goes English this season
    2025-10-02
    By SYLVIO EGEA
    A quick note for those of you who enjoy backcountry skiing content from Europe: starting this season, Ski Rando Magazine is now available in...
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    By Eugene Oliver
    2025-10-27
    ACC New Castle Cabin Open
    ACC New Castle Cabin Open
    2025-08-29
    By David Cooper
    Halfway between Banff and Lake Louise along the Trans–Canada Highway sits the dramatic Castle Mountain. Halfway up the south...
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    By David Cooper
    2025-08-29
    Bugaboo Closure and Evacuation
    Bugaboo Closure and Evacuation
    2025-08-20
    By admin
    Due to recent flooding of the of the Bugaboos Spires Trail BC Parks has closed the Core Area in Bugaboo Procincial Park. This includes the...
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    By admin
    2025-08-20
    Top Canadian Ski Blog
    Top Canadian Ski Blog
    2025-06-18
    By David Cooper
    The Blog Database Feedspot has recognized Backcountry Skiing Canada as the top Canadian ski blog. You can find the list of the top 25...
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    By David Cooper
    2025-06-18
    RED Mountain Unveils Canada's Newest Lift-Access Bike Park: A Game-Changer for Rossland's Four-Season Stoke!
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    2025-05-30
    By David Cooper
    Big news out of the Kootenays! RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, BC, is officially opening Canada's newest lift-access bike park on June 21,...
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    2025-06-29
    Shifting Landscape: A Turbulent Year for Canadian Outdoor Retailers
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    Canada's outdoor retail sector is navigating a period of significant change in 2025, marked by the closure of a long-standing Alberta...
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    2025-04-28
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    By Grace Amelia
    2025-07-23
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    Yukon's First Female Ski Guide Breanne Johnson
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    By admin
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    By Fannie Garza
    2025-09-21
    Regaining Joy From the Mountains
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    By admin
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    A short conditions update from the Powder Highway Region
    A short conditions update from the Powder Highway Region
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    Backcountry Conditions Report A short conditions update from the Powder Highway Region
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    By Arctos Guides
    2025-01-04
    Powder Highway Backcountry Conditions
    Powder Highway Backcountry Conditions
    2024-12-21
    By Arctos Guides
    Here's a quick snowpack update for the Powder Highway region.
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    By Arctos Guides
    2024-12-21
    Turtle Fur Challenges You to “Step Outside Your Shell”
    Turtle Fur Challenges You to “Step Outside Your Shell”
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    By BSC Admin
    2024-12-12
    Central Kootenays Ski Conditions
    Central Kootenays Ski Conditions
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    By Arctos Guides
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    By Edmund Decker
    2025-04-22
    G3 Back
    G3 Back
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    By BSC Admin
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    By BSC Admin
    2024-11-23
    Powder Highway Backcountry Conditions Report
    Powder Highway Backcountry Conditions Report
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    By Arctos Guides
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    By Arctos Guides
    2024-11-22
    Donate to Avalanche Canada and Win
    Donate to Avalanche Canada and Win
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    By BSC Admin
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    By BSC Admin
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    Arc'teryx Film Tour Ticket Giveaway Calgary
    Arc'teryx Film Tour Ticket Giveaway Calgary
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    By BSC Admin
    2024-11-20
    Avalanche Forecasting 101
    Avalanche Forecasting 101
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    By Arctos Guides
    Avalanche Forecasting 101 Avalanche forecasting is a fundamental part of backcountry skiing and splitboarding.  It is a skill every...
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    1256
    By Arctos Guides
    2024-10-30
    Feel It All - A Different Kind of Ski Film
    Feel It All - A Different Kind of Ski Film
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    By BSC Admin
    Feel It All is a different kind of ski film. I think we all go to the mountains for different reasons, but there lies an underlying common theme...
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    827
    By BSC Admin
    2024-09-27
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