BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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General Talk
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2022-11-27Garmin recently released some interesting data regarding SOS triggerings on their inReach devices. As personal GPS satellite communicators, they...replies0views2247
2022-11-27
2022-11-24A long standing figure in the Kootenay backcountry scene, Brian Cross has made playing in the mts a way of life. As owner of Carlye Mountain Lodge...replies0views1122
2022-11-24
2022-11-20Avalanche airbag system designs have evolved significantly since the 2000s, coming a long way from the initial prototypes unveiled to public in...replies0views1080
2022-11-20
2022-11-17The newest episode of Cody Townsend's 50 project, the group heads out to discover what is an "Uber Tour?" Watch here to...replies0views999
2022-11-17
2022-11-13In preparation for another season, check out Episode 2 of “How to Ski the Scottish Steeps” with Andy Townsend (IFMGA mountain guide)...replies0views1114
2022-11-13
2022-11-10Beyond the Tracks is a new web series dedicated to showing you the real lives of ski industry ambassadors beyond just skiing. We will be launching...replies0views850
2022-11-10
2022-11-09Ski film trailer season continues and as a special treat after the release of the tailer last month Teton Gravity has no released the full version...replies0views822
2022-11-09
2022-11-06The FIFTY project just dropped its newest edit of Line 38, filmed in Alaska on the modern classic, The Sphinx. Cody Townsend and the crew...replies0views1020
2022-11-06
2022-11-04Electromagnetic interference is an issue in modern backcountry travel. ????How many devices do you have when you’re out touring? As...replies0views956
2022-11-04
2022-11-03Wolf is the new ski movie from Sam Favret, and the sequel to his movie FLOW which was made during the pandemic. Visually striking with some...replies0views1049
2022-11-03
2022-11-01As the snowpack fattens up here in BC, here's a quick trip report from skiing in Chile this past September.replies0views866
2022-11-01
2022-10-30Snow is doing more than dusting the alpine at this point, but there are still some final opportunities down in the valley to get those legs...replies0views1029
2022-10-30
2022-10-27With fresh snow in the mtns it's hard to contain the excitement for upcoming powder days! Matchstick productions reminisces about powder days...replies0views1012
2022-10-27
2022-10-23As many recreational and wilderness areas continue to gain popularity, the resulting increase in visitors to these places has compelled many...replies0views853
2022-10-23
2022-10-21“No friends on a powder day” is the old saying. Sure all of us love spinning laps with friends, enjoying fresh snow on the resort or...replies0views1377
2022-10-21
2022-10-19From avalanche control to rescue calls, it's the Big Sky Ski Patrol's responsibility to make sure everyone is safe on the mountain, every...replies0views928
2022-10-19
2022-10-16I’ll hazard a guess, that unless we’re sitting in the sauna and happen to be browsing old Kootenay Mountain Culture magazines, most of...replies0views911
2022-10-16
2022-10-14Most backcountry skiers — or at least most folks reading this website — fell in love with backcountry skiing in large part due to...replies0views1285
2022-10-14
2022-10-13Beyond Begbie. Zoya Lynch and Nat Segal's new trailer for a short film that explores the history of the land and its shared significance...replies0views1130
2022-10-13
2022-10-12As the Spring Equinox neared here in Southern Argentina, my local friend Alfonso had the crazy idea to explore some peaks by boat! It sounded like...replies0views942
2022-10-12
2022-10-09Over the last years, women’s progression in snow sports has seen a huge rise, thanks to countless athletes, coaches, women’s-specific...replies0views1103
2022-10-09
2022-10-07My first winter camping experience happened to be my first ski touring experience, an outdoor education trip into the Whistler backcountry...replies0views2059
2022-10-07
2022-10-06The Fifty Project. A rarely skied giant of BC. The Comstock couloir.replies0views1108
2022-10-06
2022-10-02Checking out a new zone you’ve never been to before? Want to know what elevation the snow level is at right now in your favourite alpine...replies0views886
2022-10-02
2022-09-30On Wednesday of this week, the mountain and ski community was hit hard with the news of the passing of ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson. ...replies0views1218
2022-09-30
