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2017-04-08Working in the ski industry, I know ski guides who swear by their trusted brands of sun protection to avoid yet another hazard which is ever...replies1views2638
2021-08-28
2017-04-06We shared episode 5 of this series with you earlier. Largely because it highlights the difference between euro and North American steep...replies0views1951
2017-04-06
2017-04-03If you have a minute this morning(1 minute, 23 second to be fair..), check out Christian Haller ripping up backcountry lines in BC....replies0views2196
2017-04-03
2017-04-02If you're anything like me, the ski area trail map will bring back some fond memories. As a kid, I had no home mountain. My parents embraced...replies0views6970
2017-04-02
2017-04-01As long as I have been ski touring, I have brought my camera with me to document the places that I go and the experiences that I have. I am...replies0views2652
2017-04-01
2017-04-01Oh spring, we are stuck in the middle with you. Anyone heading to Rogers Pass lately might notice that the sunshine is beautiful, but it’s...replies0views2130
2017-04-01
2017-03-29You remember that one episode of Salomon Tv chasing the Arctic eclipse? You know, the one where they went to Svalbard and Reuben Krabbe had this...replies0views2267
2017-03-29
2017-03-28Congratulations go to Heather Spooner! You've won the Arc'teryx jacket and pant combo. You are welcome to the Tantalus/Stinger kit but, as...replies0views1669
2017-03-28
2017-03-27When one stands on a peak in the Alps only to see densely populated areas rife with tourists, emotions are stirred and questions begin to...replies0views2019
2017-03-27
2017-03-26FATMAP now includes several ski resorts in Europe, Canada, and the US. They provide detailed information in a unique 3D view that lets you...replies0views4663
2017-03-26
2017-03-25This months snow conditions have proved more and more what Bob Dylan has been singing about all these years, "The times they are a...replies0views1961
2017-03-25
2017-03-22The last week has been in your face obvious that the backcountry danger rating was through the roof. Literally, hundreds of size 3 to size 4...replies0views3630
2017-03-22
2017-03-20Snowboarding and skiing in the Japanese backcountry seems to be the dream these days, and Aline Bock and Lena...replies0views2094
2017-03-20
2017-03-18Drones have revolutionized today's ski videos in a big way. From drones in a professional crews to the hands of a hobbyist, the hum in the air...replies0views2668
2017-03-182017-03-17Does anybody recognize this pass?replies0views1846
2017-03-172017-03-16LOOKING FOR FEMALE SKIERS. Casting for non union Commercial. Vancouver Bc, Canada (Will pay travel cost's) Looking for FEMALE Stunt...replies0views2027
2017-03-16
2017-03-15Just look outside. Look at it! There's water dripping from your roof just outside your window, the snowbanks are beginning to brown and round....replies0views2483
2017-03-15
2017-03-14Two snowboarders were lucky to be scared, cold, tired and hungry rather than dead after spending part of the night in the bush Sunday. The two...replies0views2768
2017-03-14
2017-03-13There's always lots to think about before heading into the backcountry, and what better way to keep track than making a sort of...replies2views2686
2023-06-16
2017-03-12We're not sure how much of a description this really needs. Tristan Martin-Preney captures some incredibly high end soul shredding with a...replies0views2131
2017-03-12
2017-03-09Andrew McLean is a respected ski mountaineer and product developer. He also doesn't take himself too seriously (evidenced by the giant...replies0views2529
2017-03-09
2017-03-08Our current winter season has given us plenty of cold snow, followed by cool, clear periods and a generally straightforward snowpack. Periods of...replies0views2684
2017-03-08
2017-03-07For years many have ditched the crowds of lift lines, lift tickets and chairlifts to enjoy some time in the backcountry with friends. Now it is...replies0views2661
2017-03-072017-03-06Text: Julie Nieuwenhuys, Images: Caroline van 't Hoff A ski saga from Iceland Blue skies, screeching seagulls, crystal clear blue...replies0views2609
2017-03-06
2017-03-05Never pay full price for outdoor gear again. REDDYYETI gives you access to 50+ Outdoor Startups for the entire year at up to 40%...replies0views2596
2017-03-05