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      Van Charles Artwork
      Van Charles Artwork
      2015-11-27
      By KootPow
      Curtis Van Charles Sorensen is a Contemporary Canadian Landscape Artist and backcountry enthusiast. His uplifting, inspirational artwork promotes...
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      1867
      By KootPow
      2015-11-27
      BD TV -- Episode 3. A simple machine --VIDEO
      BD TV -- Episode 3. A simple machine --VIDEO
      2015-11-26
      By admin02
      This third installment from Black Diamond is another example of excellent storytelling that's light years beyond ski porn. Think of the...
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      1669
      By admin02
      2015-11-26
      Melting: Last Race to the Pole - VIDEO
      Melting: Last Race to the Pole - VIDEO
      2015-11-25
      By skifreak
      You wouldn't know it judging by the cold snap that currently has BC in it's grips, but global warming is an issue that is affecting our...
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      1937
      By skifreak
      2015-11-25
      The Snowkanagan Is Living Up To Its Name
      2015-11-23
      By Snowkanagan Powder Hound
      Rarely mentioned among BC's world reknown ski locales like Revy, Red Mountain, Whitewater, Kicking Horse and a little resort that begins with...
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      2047
      By Snowkanagan Powder Hound
      2015-11-24
      Transceiver found at Whitewater Nov 22
      2015-11-23
      By abeckmann
      Hi Everyone, I found a Tranceiver at Whitewater today with a name tag Max. Send me a message if you think it is yours. Cheers, ch0
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      1425
      By abeckmann
      2015-11-23
      MSPÂ’s Fade to Winter
      MSPÂ’s Fade to Winter
      2015-11-22
      By admin
      It’s been more like an abrupt dumping than a Fade to Winter thanks to the meter of snow received over most of BC last week. To celebrate...
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      1798
      By admin
      2015-11-22
      New skier
      2015-11-20
      By
      Hello everybody!  I am new to skiing and I want to start skiing. I have a few questions to ask you guys.  1. Is it nesscary to take...
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      1549
      By one4adventure
      2015-11-21
      My Kootenay Emergency Preparedness Kit
      My Kootenay Emergency Preparedness Kit
      2015-11-20
      By KootPow
      My Emergency Preparedness Kit When disaster strikes it is important to be ready. Many of my friends on the coast have emergency preparedness...
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      1706
      By one4adventure
      2015-11-21
      Snowflake - The Fourth Installment from DPS' Shadow Campaign -- VIDEO
      Snowflake - The Fourth Installment from DPS' Shadow Campaign -- VIDEO
      2015-11-19
      By admin02
      Here's the fourth short film from DPS Cinematic for this season. Another quirky story where skiing plays second fiddle--intentionally. We want...
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      1412
      By admin02
      2015-11-19
      Backcountry Habits survey - Avalanche Rescue
      2015-11-19
      By
      Hi Guys,I'm trying to gather some information for a research project to help improve avalanche rescue technology. If you could help out by...
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      1572
      By dromo_mania
      2015-11-21
      Women's Ski & Yoga Week at Powder Creek
      2015-11-16
      By Powder Creek Lodge
      A few spots remain in our women's ski and yoga week at Powder Creek Lodge, April 16-23, 2016.  Fully guided, catred and professional yoga...
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      1549
      By Powder Creek Lodge
      2015-11-16
      Probing 101 - VIDEO
      Probing 101 - VIDEO
      2015-11-16
      By admin
      Probing is a skill that is often overlooked in avalanche rescue scenarios and instead the emphasis is placed on how well you can use your...
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      1971
      By admin
      2015-11-16
      Snow Conditions App
      Snow Conditions App
      2015-11-13
      By MaggieMay
      Avalanche Canada’s Mountain Information Network is available on your smartphone and is free! Create a profile and submit observations about...
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      1636
      By MaggieMay
      2015-11-13
      Known before you go.
      Known before you go.
      2015-11-11
      By Chasing snowflakes
      It's been great early season conditions for those who are willing to put in the extra effort and your instagram feed is filled with braggers....
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      1548
      By Chasing snowflakes
      2015-11-11
      Salomon Eclipse - VIDEO
      Salomon Eclipse - VIDEO
      2015-11-10
      By admin
      This is Salomons first short film and one you won't want to miss. It's different than anything Salomon has done before and their biggest...
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      1652
      By admin
      2015-11-10
      Salomon Eclipse Trailer
      Salomon Eclipse Trailer
      2015-11-07
      By skifreak
      Salomon is upping the ante with their next instalment of their Salomon Freeski TV. Season nine's episode three will be a 31 minutes short film...
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      1717
      By skifreak
      2015-11-07
      Winter Legs.
      Winter Legs.
      2015-11-06
      By skifreak
      This morning I woke up and decided I’d better start preparing my legs for this winter season, or I might end up joining the out-of-shape...
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      1775
      By SkiABSki
      2015-11-08
      Condition update. Revelstoke
      Condition update. Revelstoke
      2015-11-04
      By Chasing snowflakes
      You have probably seen a few photos and videos floating around the internet about the early season conditions here in Revelstoke. Chris...
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      2063
      By Chasing snowflakes
      2015-11-04
      2016 Japow trip confirmed
      2016 Japow trip confirmed
      2015-11-02
      By skifreak
      Skiing in Japan (or ‘Japow’ as it’s now known) is the destination for deep powder skiing as is evident by last season when they...
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      2024
      By skifreak
      2015-11-02
      Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine
      Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine
      2015-11-01
      By skifreak
      Kootenay Mountain Culture (KMC) Magazine is a biannual publication based in Nelson, BC. Created in 2002 the words and photographs inspire,...
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      2737
      By skifreak
      2015-11-01
      162 Inches of Snow Forecast for Mount Rainier in the Next 3 Days
      162 Inches of Snow Forecast for Mount Rainier in the Next 3 Days
      2015-10-31
      By skifreak
      Up to 162″ of snow (13.5-feet) is currently forecast to fall on 14,411-foot Mt. Rainer in Washington state in the next 3 days. That huge...
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      2147
      By skifreak
      2015-10-31
      A sense of adventure and a little bit of luck
      A sense of adventure and a little bit of luck
      2015-10-28
      By Chasing snowflakes
      Sam Ford Fjord. P: Dan Evans We have all been there. Taking the next step is always a scary thing and you can't be 100% prepared for...
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      1640
      By Chasing snowflakes
      2015-10-28
      Winter arrives in Gulmarg - Weather Update
      Winter arrives in Gulmarg - Weather Update
      2015-10-26
      By admin
      Here is the lates weather report from Gulmarg India: We have a couple of decent storms shaping up for Gulmarg right now. Currently it is snowing...
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      2572
      By Mattadvproject
      2015-10-28
      60 Million-Ton Avalanche on Mt. Steele
      60 Million-Ton Avalanche on Mt. Steele
      2015-10-24
      By skifreak
      Last week it became evident that a massive 45 to 50 megaton avalanche had occurred on Mount Steele in Canada’s Yukon Territory. Satellite...
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      2971
      By skifreak
      2015-10-24
      The Avalanche Forecaster - VIDEO
      The Avalanche Forecaster - VIDEO
      2015-10-23
      By KootPow
      Drew Hardesty is an avalanche forecaster in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains. His job includes collecting data, evaluating weather patterns and snow...
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      1722
      By KootPow
      2015-10-23
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