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	Candide Thovex brings us One of Those Days, Part 2 2015-01-20 By emilyanthem Candide Thovex was born to be on skis. We watched this video three times in a row when it was posted to Youtube last week, and looks like a few...	replies 0 views 3167	By emilyanthem 2015-01-20
	Three Mountaineers Killed in Joffre Central Couloir, Whistler Backcountry 2015-01-18 By shredr Some very sad news a few days ago from the Whistler backcountry: The bodies of three climbers killed in a fall on Joffre Peak in the...	replies 0 views 2699	By shredr 2015-01-18
	Salomon Freeski TV -- S08E06 -- Video 2015-01-16 By admin02 The Salomon team release another great little vignette, this time focused on a little town in the French Alps called Val de la Clarée. What...	replies 0 views 1562	By admin02 2015-01-16
	Fairy Meadows / Bill Putnam Hut Spots Open 4/25-5/1 2015-01-14 By aces2000 I have deposits down for 5 spots at the Fairy Meadows hut in BC for the week of April 25th to May 1st. If anyone is not familiar with this hut, it...	replies 0 views 1731	By aces2000 2015-01-14
	What Drives Jeremy Jones: Video series by Teton Gravity Research 2015-01-13 By emilyanthem This is a great series from Teton Gravity Research, following the life and times of legendary shredder Jeremy Jones. The last video in this...	replies 0 views 1789	By emilyanthem 2015-01-13
	Lost/Stolen touring backpack 2015-01-09 By Kamelion1774 Hi all, I just thought this site might have a chance to reach out to whomever found my pack at Seven Summits parking lot January 3rd 2015. It is...	replies 0 views 1687	By Kamelion1774 2015-01-09
	Canadian Adventure Company - Mallard Mountain Lodge Contest 2015-01-04 By mgmarshall Hey! So almost everyday whilst I drink my morning coffee, I browse past backcountryskiingcanada.com to see whats on the up and up. Recently I...	replies 0 views 1824	By mgmarshall 2015-01-04
	The ultimate Japanese powder diet 2015-01-03 By Juulski After skiing together for 4 winters, Caroline my favourite ski buddy and I are celebrating our Japanniversary in Honshu, Japan. We will serve you...	replies 0 views 2976	By Juulski 2015-01-03
	Tanner Hall Ski Diaries, from the BC Backcountry 2014-12-30 By emilyanthem It's one thing to watch a video of somebody skiing something gnarly, but to see it from his point of view just adds that bit of extra magic....	replies 0 views 2916	By emilyanthem 2014-12-30
	And the winner is, 2014-12-29 By admin Over the past six weeks we have been accepting entries to win a three-day backcountry skiing adventure with Canadian Adventure Company at their...	replies 4 views 1887	By admin 2014-12-29
	Happy Holidays 2014-12-25 By admin To all of our readers and followers, Happy Holidays! We here at BackcountrySkiingCanada.com hope you have a chance to get out for some turns over...	replies 1 views 1631	By Jake 2014-12-25
	CAA - Ops Level 1 - Timed rescue scenario 2014-12-24 By mgmarshall Hi All, This February I will be taking my ops level 1 and on the first day the instructors will be assessing our proffessional rescue skills...	replies 4 views 2952	By mgmarshall 2014-12-28
	Salomon Freeski TV War Story - VIDEO 2014-12-22 By admin Salomon FreeSki TV continues season 8 with episode 6 - War Story. When the Salomon crew arrives at their lodge high in the Italian...	replies 0 views 1557	By admin 2014-12-22
	One week left to enter to WIN a backcountry skiing adventure! 2014-12-21 By admin Only 7 days left to enter to win a Backcountry Skiing trip to Mallard Lodge. You can enter each and every day to increase your odds as several...	replies 3 views 2270	By 2wheeler 2014-12-25
	DPS Cinematic S01E03 -- The Shadow Campaign. Sun Dog -- Video 2014-12-18 By admin02 Here's a third installment of the Shadow Campaign from DPS, shot in Argentina at the Refugio Frey in the peaks overlooking Bariloche. See...	replies 0 views 1993	By admin02 2014-12-18
$Cody Townsend and \$	Cody Townsend and \"Ski Line of the Year\" 2014-12-18 By wenyy Hi, ok this is DEFINITELY one of the best skier! And this is after this land! It's epic (inmy opinion ...	replies 0 views 1935	By wenyy 2014-12-18
	What is In Your Backcountry Ski Repair Kit? 2014-12-15 By One thing that is often over looked by most backcountry skiers is their repair kit. If they even carry one at all it likely has too little in it....	replies 1 views 6425	By one4adventure 2014-12-16
	Powder Creek Lodge - REVIEW 2014-12-14 By admin The Backcountry Skiing Canada crew spent a week at Powder Creek Lodge last January and oh what a week it was. We were incredibly impressed by the...	replies 0 views 2175	By admin 2014-12-14
	Holiday Gift Guide for Backcountry Skiers 2014-12-13 By admin Looking for the perfect gift for that backcountry skier on your holiday list? Well, we have some options to help find just the right gift....	replies 0 views 3212	By admin 2014-12-13
	Will Jumbo Resort ever get built? and should it? 2014-12-12 By shredr Jumbo Resort development near Invermere BC in the Purcell mountains has been on the drawing board for over 20 years and its been a hot topic of...	replies 0 views 2553	By shredr 2014-12-12
	BBC Travel Show looking for backcountry enthusiasts to be interviewed and also Avalanche footage 2014-12-10 By Brandy Yanchyk I am a Reporter for the BBC Travel Show which airs on BBC World TV and on the internet. I am working on a new feature for the BBC about avalanche...	replies 1 views 1764	By JF 2014-12-26
	Line of the Year Awards goes to... Cody Townsend 2014-12-09 By emilyanthem "Oh my God, that was the scariest thing I've ever done." – Cody Townsend If you missed it in Days of our Youth or want to see it...	replies 0 views 2234	By emilyanthem 2014-12-09
	Three weeks left to enter to win a Backcountry Skiing trip to Mallard Lodge! 2014-12-05 By admin You have just over three weeks left to enter to win a Backcountry Skiing trip to Mallard Lodge, you can enter each and every day to increase your...	replies 3 views 1965	By admin 2014-12-15
$Salomon Freeski TV \$	Salomon Freeski TV \"The Controller\" - MOVIE 2014-12-03 By admin Season 8 continues with the Episode 5 - The Controller. As an avalanche controller, Kevin Fogolin gets to work and ski in some...	replies 0 views 1850	By admin 2014-12-03
	Can waxing your skis be bad for your health? 2014-11-30 By skifreak A rather interesting story from Environmental Health News about the health implications of waxing your skis. While this does not apply to everyone...	replies 0 views 3863	By skifreak 2014-11-30

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