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2020-10-08Here's a great little short from Scarpa on how to go for a hike in the time of COVID. Most all of the suggestions will work for ski...replies0views1426
2020-10-08
2020-10-07Backcountry enthusiasts rejoice! If you've been dreaming of a Sea to Sky backcountry map, dream no longer. This high-quality,...replies0views1306
2020-10-07
2020-10-06Old-growth forests mean so many things to so many people. Some only see dollar signs, but these landscapes have value far beyond that which...replies0views1483
2020-10-06
2020-10-05You are on Backcountry Skiing Canada, you have heard of Revelstoke and it needs no introduction. The heli-skiing capital of the world, the powder...replies0views1725
2020-10-05
2020-10-03If you look outside you can see that leaves are changing, you can smell it in the air, winter is on its way. But if you’re like me...replies0views1665
2020-10-03
2020-10-02Hours and hours of incredible outdoor films are scheduled to drop this fall, check out the links below for details on this year's biggest...replies0views1026
2020-10-02
2020-10-01While we all focus on our kit for the upcoming ski touring season here in Canada, there's a pre-election rumble south of the border that has...replies1views980
2020-10-02
2020-09-27As environment and the outdoors hold a special place in many of our hearts, even us non-voting Northern neighbours can share a collaboratively...replies1views1521
2020-09-27
2020-09-26Backcountry skiing is physical; you walk uphill, ski, and repeat, often for hours on end. This is hard work and anyone who has spent a day in the...replies1views1222
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2020-09-24Chances are good that you've heard of the Chic Chocs—a mountain range in the middle of the Gaspé...replies1views2301
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2020-09-23If you've not yet heard of the Spearhead Huts Project, it's time to get in the know. The project aims to bring an accessible...replies1views1018
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2020-09-22As many ski and snowboard operations are making plans for the upcoming winter season, Baldface Lodge has released that it will not...replies1views1301
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2020-09-21It seems painfully obvious, to me at least, that humanity is at a crossroads. Climate change has become our new reality and some of the damage we...replies0views1407
2020-09-21
2020-09-20Not only is it an invaluable resource of maps for backcountry users, Gaia GPS is now offering four new maps that just about anyone can find reason...replies0views1015
2020-09-20
2020-09-19We live in a digital age. Across the globe, ski communities connect through social media and sites like this one. News of building storms travels...replies0views1116
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2020-09-18Colorado is opening its newest ski resort this season, but patrons are going to miss out on an essential Colorado skiing experience: lift lines!...replies0views984
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2020-09-17Our friends at Patagonia are once again using their reach and influence for the common good. Over the last decade, we have shared various...replies0views1069
2020-09-17
2020-09-16Chile is a place where the mountains meet the ocean, a place that offers the opportunity to ride spines and barrels within days of each...replies0views1127
2020-09-16
2020-09-15After unanimous approval by the board of directors, Mountain Equipment Co-op is to be acquired by Kingswood Capital Management, a...replies0views1143
2020-09-15
2020-09-142020 strikes again. In 2019 the Sea to Sky Gondolas cable was cut causing all of the cabins to fall to the ground halt all operations....replies0views2560
2020-09-14
2020-09-11Perhaps 2020 is turning the corner! Check out his clip for Silverton, CO USA - courtesy of...replies0views1045
2020-09-11
2020-09-09With all the fires blazing in the Northern Hemisphere right now, it seems appropriate to share some content that's equally as hot. Was...replies0views1146
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2020-09-07It's easy to get tied up in grades, the suffering or remoteness of climbing. At its surface climbing can appear like a sport for the macho and...replies0views1106
2020-09-07
2020-09-04Ahh, skiing deep powder. This is what every skier dreams about and what every resort highlights in their marketing campaigns. But skiing powder,...replies0views2123
2020-09-04
2020-09-04Its time to get stoked. With all the uncertainty headed into ski season 2020/2021, there is still room for good ol' fashion excitement about...replies0views1100
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