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      GLACIER TRAVEL AND SKI MOUNTAINEERING
      GLACIER TRAVEL AND SKI MOUNTAINEERING
      2022-02-20
      By Mara V
      This weekend’s storm has been a welcome relief for the area. As the days have been getting longer and the snowfall less, trending thoughts...
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      By julia 32
      2025-10-25
      Meadow Lodge Review
      Meadow Lodge Review
      2022-02-16
      By admin
      Meadow Lodge is one of four backcountry lodges operated by Golden Alpine Holidays (GAH) out of Golden BC. The other three lodges are Vista,...
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      1296
      By admin
      2022-02-16
      The Snow Dance
      The Snow Dance
      2022-02-13
      By Tyler Jay
      Every year we feel the crisp autumn air start to cool down the summer heat, we watch the leaves turn to amber, earthen, and gold and we feel with...
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      1171
      By Tyler Jay
      2022-02-13
      The Freeride World Tour returns to Canada
      The Freeride World Tour returns to Canada
      2022-02-12
      By Sarah Jakober
      Its here folks! After a year away the FWT will officially return to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - check out the live broadcast staring at 9:45am...
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      913
      By Sarah Jakober
      2022-02-12
      Planning a Vacation trip!
      2022-02-11
      By
      Hi, hope you all are doing well.I need some suggestions on tourist destiny in Canada. I have a plan to explore this weekend. please share your ideas .
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      By admin
      2022-02-11
      Video-The voyage to the scariest ski run of my life
      Video-The voyage to the scariest ski run of my life
      2022-02-10
      By admin02
      Here's a full, feature-length film from Nikolai Schirmer featuring his odyssey to the far northern fjords of Norway; more...
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      1125
      By admin02
      2022-02-10
      Kings & Queens of Corbet's
      Kings & Queens of Corbet's
      2022-02-07
      By Tyler Jay
      The ski season just wouldn't feel the same without the epic and crowd-pleasing event run at Jackson Hole resort in Wyoming - the King and...
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      1351
      By Tyler Jay
      2022-02-07
      ‘PRETTY TIGHT’: ANOTHER JAW DROPPER FROM CANDIDE THOVEX
      ‘PRETTY TIGHT’: ANOTHER JAW DROPPER FROM CANDIDE THOVEX
      2022-02-06
      By Mara V
      Did he actually just do that? You may ask yourself that, as your jaw hits the floor.  Here’s a recent quick edit served up by Candide...
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      By Mara V
      2022-02-06
      Na Vita De Nëi. Arianna Tricomi Vid.
      Na Vita De Nëi. Arianna Tricomi Vid.
      2022-02-03
      By admin02
      Check out this nice little vid featuring Arianna Tricomi, an Italian freerider who is now on the Freeride World Tour.   The video,...
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      967
      By admin02
      2022-02-03
      Common Snowpack Tests and Fracture Character - VIDEO
      Common Snowpack Tests and Fracture Character - VIDEO
      2022-02-02
      By Pistol Pete
       Keen for for a bit of an educational session from one of the legends of snow science? Check out these video's from Bruce...
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      By Pistol Pete
      2022-02-02
      Girls Do Ski
      Girls Do Ski
      2022-01-31
      By Tyler Jay
      Girls Do Ski Is a Coaching & Clinic based program with a focus on Inclusion. Their programs promote a safe & supportive community for all...
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      By Tyler Jay
      2022-01-31
      VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL, RETURNS FEB 2022
      VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL, RETURNS FEB 2022
      2022-01-30
      By Mara V
      The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival is back again February 25 - March 6 for its 25th year, and it is sure to have something to...
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      By Mara V
      2022-01-30
      A Portable Rope Tow for the Backcountry?
      A Portable Rope Tow for the Backcountry?
      2022-01-29
      By Sarah Jakober
      Here it is folks - a portable ski lift. A battery powered pulley system that is light enought to fit in your backpack... and it can get you over...
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      By Sarah Jakober
      2022-01-29
      Ghost ski resorts. New video from Black Crows
      Ghost ski resorts. New video from Black Crows
      2022-01-27
      By admin02
      Here's the second in the Ghost Ski Resorts series from the Black Crows production team. This time around, the athletes are Canadians Mark...
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      1155
      By admin02
      2022-01-27
      Injured Skier Rescued from Backcountry near Whitewater Ski Resort
      Injured Skier Rescued from Backcountry near Whitewater Ski Resort
      2022-01-24
      By Tyler Jay
      The Nelson Daily reports of a successful Search & Rescue (SAR) call out from the backcountry around Whitewater Ski...
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      1686
      By Tyler Jay
      2022-01-24
      The North Face presents: Facets - Video
      The North Face presents: Facets - Video
      2022-01-18
      By Pistol Pete
      The North Face brings us a short film highlighting female athletes who have made a big impact in the world of women's snowboarding and are...
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      1264
      By Pistol Pete
      2022-01-18
      Climbers We Lost
      Climbers We Lost
      2022-01-17
      By Tyler Jay
      For the month of January, Climbing.com has been featuring a series of obituaries dedicated to those climbers we have lost in the mountains, died...
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      961
      By Tyler Jay
      2022-01-17
      ‘SKI MORE, WORK LESS’ WITH A PORTABLE BACKCOUNTRY ROPE TOW
      ‘SKI MORE, WORK LESS’ WITH A PORTABLE BACKCOUNTRY ROPE TOW
      2022-01-16
      By Mara V
        For most of the backcountry enthusiasts I know, the experience gained from a day of touring includes the up track just as much as the down....
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      2056
      By Mara V
      2022-01-16
      Tales from Cascadia - IF3 Ski Movie of the Year
      Tales from Cascadia - IF3 Ski Movie of the Year
      2022-01-15
      By Sarah Jakober
      If you haven't yet, check out last year's IF3 Ski Movie of the Year Award Winner: Tales from Cascadia     
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      1328
      By oliver beth
      2022-07-19
      Scarpa signs on Bode Miller as Ambassador
      Scarpa signs on Bode Miller as Ambassador
      2022-01-13
      By admin02
      The fine folks at Scarpa have just announced that Bode Miller will be joining them as an ambassador. Bode, the most successful male American...
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      1508
      By admin02
      2022-01-13
      The North gully of the Stawamus Chief skied
      The North gully of the Stawamus Chief skied
      2022-01-12
      By Pistol Pete
       The recent succession of cold winter storms passing through BC has made for some rare skiing conditions. For Chris Christie, Eric Carter,...
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      1912
      By Pistol Pete
      2022-01-12
      CODY CIRILLO PEDALS TO SKI ACROSS THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST
      CODY CIRILLO PEDALS TO SKI ACROSS THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST
      2022-01-09
      By Mara V
      Some people choose a life of ease and comfort... (because it’s easy and comfortable perhaps?). Yet, some ride the other side of the spectrum...
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      1271
      By Mara V
      2022-01-09
      A look at The Summit of the Gods anime film
      A look at The Summit of the Gods anime film
      2022-01-07
      By Michelle B
      The subject of climbing hasn’t seen much representation in the film medium of anime. That is, until the November release on Netflix of...
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      1300
      By Michelle B
      2022-01-07
      How to be a pro skier. Niko Schirmer video.
      How to be a pro skier. Niko Schirmer video.
      2022-01-06
      By admin02
      Nikolai Schirmer took a really bad fall early this season and has been rehabbing. It looks like the time off skis has also enabled him to put out...
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      1334
      By admin02
      2022-01-06
      MEC Provides Grants to Four Organizations
      MEC Provides Grants to Four Organizations
      2022-01-03
      By Tyler Jay
      It's not difficult to look around you typical backcountry skiing environment and see an 'exclusive' crowd. Similar socio-economic...
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      1230
      By Tyler Jay
      2022-01-03
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