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2016-01-14There's something always good about DPS' Shadow Campaign shorts. It may be that they show how there's more to skiing than just skiing....replies0views1717
2016-01-14
2016-01-13The east coast boys take us around their stomping grounds. Showing us why some of the best skiers in the world come with the ice ......replies0views1919
2016-01-13
2016-01-10All work and no play really makes no sense at all. When I planned my trip to the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City (sneak peeks of...replies0views3445
2016-01-10
2016-01-08Henry, a.k.a. Snowflake, speaks about learning to ski, good times with friends, and life in the mountains. His enthusiasm for winter and his...replies0views2408
2016-01-08
2016-01-06Salomon freeski tv has been my favorite ongoing web series for many years. Every year they manage to come up with new ideas or new destinations...replies0views1961
2016-01-06
2016-01-05My girlfriend is an avid cross-country skier and although I have never done it with the proper equipment, I seized an opportunity to join her on...replies0views5006
2016-01-05
2015-12-30This last month has consisted of the best skiing conditions I have every had. It seems like deep cold snow just hasn't stopped for about 4...replies0views2045
2015-12-30
2015-12-29Salomon and Atomic have released a new on-line learning environment called "Mountain Academy". While this does not aim to replace formal avalanche...replies5views2346
2016-01-02
2015-12-28The white room is one of those magical places you can find when the snow conditions and temperature are just right. Whether you find yourself...replies0views2750
2015-12-28
2015-12-26'hope everyone is surviving the holidays and getting in some good tours. Here'a a movie celebrating the 40 th anniversary of our local...replies0views1984
2015-12-262015-12-24Conditions up at the Coquihala Summit Rec Area are about as good as they can possibly get. On 23-Dec there was approx. 30cm of powder snow...replies2views1964
2016-01-06
2015-12-23Christmas is a time where we gather with those we love and are thankful for our families and all the great things we have in our lives. I...replies0views1609
2015-12-23
2015-12-18When I arrived in Nelson, BC seven years ago I had the time of my life skiing the local ski hill. It was unlike any other I had been to, the...replies0views1672
2015-12-18
2015-12-16You may have heard of the grizzly that attacked an ice climber last week but the location of the attack is pretty surprising . Greg Boswell was...replies0views1959
2015-12-16
2015-12-12If you missed seeing the Sweetgrass Productions/Patagonia flick "Jumbo Wild" in theatres, you can now see it in your living room. It was released...replies0views1440
2015-12-12
2015-12-11Opening day at any ski resort is a magical time. The energy, the stoke, the high fives in the lift lines, the familiar faces from winters past. I...replies0views1592
2015-12-11
2015-12-10Our "fade" has been pretty abrupt but no matter, check out the movie tomorrow night in downtown Nelson at the Capital Theatre. Two screenings at 7...replies0views1686
2015-12-10
2015-12-09If Bella Coola wasn't already on your list this below video will illustrate exactly why it should be. No words required, just big ice, big...replies0views1849
2015-12-09
2015-12-08I was fortunate enough to help out with the opening festivities .... I mean the hard work to open Sol Mountain lodge for this upcoming season....replies0views1736
2015-12-08
2015-12-06I know..everyone is out skiing so no-one will see this. I'll keep it brief. Mammut has put together a series called project360. If you can get...replies0views1774
2015-12-06
2015-12-04It always baffles me how many random people I run into while ski touring under the stars, especially during a full moon. When the stars align and...replies0views1510
2015-12-04
2015-12-03oh....excuse me....I am a little distracted because it's PUKING outside. On to the VBA. 'great to see a short film that tells a bit of a...replies0views1535
2015-12-03
2015-12-02The 4FRNT team just released a short film featuring Kye Petersen, Wiley Miller, David Wise, Eric Hjorleifson, Thayne Rich and Cam Riley. Thanks to...replies0views1582
2015-12-02
2015-11-30Is there a trend? It’s a little early to say that. The recent dry period is quite acute, but compare to the 1985-1992 period...replies0views1839
2015-11-30
2015-11-29Slow the F ** * down on the highways!!Yesterday on the TCH 5 out of 5 trucks pulling sleds or with sleds on their decks blew passed me doing at...replies2views1895
2015-11-30