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Roller SUPing. How to occupy yourself 'til the snow comes. VIDEO 2015-07-30 By admin02 If you are one of the unconverted who still thinks SUPing is somehow "unnatural"–take a look at this video from Santa Cruz Waves. It's...	replies 0 views 1595	By admin02 2015-07-30
Help Avalanche Canada Survey 2015-07-29 By Chasing snowflakes Avalanche Canada is working on a new icon for spring avalanche conditions. When there is a good freeze overnight it can lead to some really stable...	replies 0 views 1758	By Chasing snowflakes 2015-07-29
Paradise Waits -- New TGR Trailer 2015-07-28 By admin02 Is this a nod to John Milton or just another TGR trailer? Likely somewheres in-between. Looks like a fun tongue-and-cheek look at last season...	replies 0 views 1865	By admin02 2015-07-28
Win Tickets to the Nelson premier of The Search For Freedom 2015-07-24 By admin This new documentary entitled “The Search For Freedom” is written and directed by local Nelsonite Jon Long who was also responsible...	replies 2 views 3292	By admin 2015-08-06
Kroger's Canteen - Salomon Running TV Movie 2015-07-23 By admin In 2014, Kilian Jornet won the Hard Rock 100 mile run through the San Juan's of Colorado. Along the way he stopped at Kroger's Canteen -...	replies 0 views 1873	By admin 2015-07-23
Strongest El Nino event in 50 years predicted for this winter 2015-07-21 By snosnob The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has put out there official winter weather outlook for the 2015/16 winter season. El...	replies 0 views 3906	By snosnob 2015-07-21
Australia getting dumped on again - over 2 feet already and more coming 2015-07-18 By shredr The dog days of summer are upon us but its full on winter down under as Australia gets pummelled with successive storms which are dumping up to...	replies 0 views 1609	By shredr 2015-07-18
Chile? Anyone? Video from SNOw Bomb TV 2015-07-17 By admin02 What's not to love? Beer, meat, pow and a cool looking local culture. Chile looks great and now's the time to hop on a plane. Spring...	replies 0 views 1977	By admin02 2015-07-17
Ashes to Agassiz- Sherpas cinema 2015-07-15 By Chasing snowflakes It seems the Sherpas have been branching out into other action sports. Continue on with stunning cinematography and world class talent, Ashes to...	replies 0 views 2084	By Chasing snowflakes 2015-07-15
South America gets hit by a huge snow storm 2015-07-14 By shredr Winter may have been taking its time to get to Chile and Argentina but after this weekend things are looking pretty good. A massive snow storm...	replies 0 views 1943	By shredr 2015-07-14
A Strong El Niño predicted For Winter 2016 2015-07-11 By fatboy Yesterday NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) released a climate prediction for the upcoming year and if all goes according to...	replies 0 views 3001	By fatboy 2015-07-11
Missing Skiing? How to beat the summer blues 2015-07-07 By skifreak The turns don't have to end if you have a good pair of rock skis or board and a sand dune near by. After a few runs you'll swear that...	replies 0 views 1530	By skifreak 2015-07-07
Stand Up Paddle Boarding: More Than Just Standing and Paddling 2015-07-05 By snosnob There’s more to using a stand up paddle board (SUP) than what’s in the name. Outdoor enthusiasts are using SUPs for everything from...	replies 0 views 3123	By snosnob 2015-07-05
Deep POW dreaming - a break from summer? 2015-07-04 By fatboy Summer offers up so many opportunities for paddling, riding, climbing, hiking and camping,... but I can't help but think about winter and deep...	replies 0 views 1393	By fatboy 2015-07-04
Submit your Backcountry Films 2015-07-03 By admin Do you have a film that embodies the joy of being in the Backcountry? Does it take place in Winter? Are you using human power in your...	replies 0 views 1367	By admin 2015-07-03
Nakusp Hot Springs and Cedar Chalets -- Review 2015-07-02 By admin02 We visited the Nakusp Hot Springs a few weeks ago and really enjoyed our stay. Its get-away-from-it-all location comes with a myriad of outdoor...	replies 0 views 2587	By admin02 2015-07-02
Sol Mountain Lodge 2015-07-01 By Chasing snowflakes Been a bad winter? Low snow and wet storms got ya down? This heat wave?...	replies 0 views 2575	By Chasing snowflakes 2015-07-01
How Not to Get Lost While Hiking 2015-06-30 By fatboy A ramble through the woods, a stroll across a mountain meadow, or a strenuous alpine hike with the reward of a breathtaking vista – it all...	replies 0 views 2390	By fatboy 2015-06-30
Seasonal melt timing. Alpine flowers out yet? 2015-06-28 By admin02 Word has it that the seasonal melt here in the Kootenays is about a month ahead of schedule. And with 30+ degrees forecasted for the next week or...	replies 0 views 1331	By admin02 2015-06-28
Valemount Glaciers 2015-06-24 By Chasing snowflakes Well we all heard the news, Jumbo has suffered a massive blow and is almost guaranteed not become a reality. I supposed another environmental...	replies 0 views 5470	By Chasing snowflakes 2015-06-24
Three climbers rescued from the 17,500-foot mark on Mount Logan. 2015-06-23 By fatboy A high-altitude rescue on Mount Logan requiring three flights by Trans North Air’s high-altitude helicopter ended successfully Thursday...	replies 0 views 1974	By fatboy 2015-06-23
Jumbo Glacier Resort Project-- NO GO. 2015-06-19 By admin02 Though it may be premature to say the battle is over, there has been a huge setback for the developers of the Jumbo Valley Glacier Resort....	replies 0 views 1915	By admin02 2015-06-19
Three new Mountain Hardwear Brand Ambassadors are... 2015-06-16 By admin Thank you to everyone who entered to be a Mountain Hardwear Brand Ambassador over the previous two weeks. There were some excellent entries and we...	replies 4 views 3918	By steph_alwaysexploring 2015-07-29
Retallack Lodge to have the Worlds Largest Commercial Mountain Biking Tenure 2015-06-15 By skifreak Retallack Lodge aims to spearhead an entirely new segment of all-inclusive guided backcountry mountain biking. Retallack Lodge recently...	replies 0 views 3130	By skifreak 2015-06-15
One day left to win Mountain Hardwear Gear and become a Brand Ambassador 2015-06-14 By admin One day left before we choose 3 lucky winners to become Mountain Hardwear Ambassadors. This means each person will receive a sample of the best...	replies 0 views 1843	By admin 2015-06-14

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