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2013-01-23The Expose Yourself Photo & Video Comp is roaring along and this months heat ends on Jan 31st which gives you one more week to qualify so be...replies0views1854
2013-01-232013-01-21This year I had the pleasure of ringing in 2013 with seven fantastic friends in the heart of the Kootenays. We stayed out at the Wildhorse Lodge,...replies0views1946
2013-01-21
2013-01-21Almost two months ago part of the Backcountry Skiing Canada team returned from a month long trip to Nepal where we climbed a 20,000' peak...replies0views1926
2013-01-212013-01-20I wrote a super nice text the first time but I lost it! It was inspired and toughtfull. ah. the second one never has the same feel to it! We...replies1views1954
2013-01-23
2013-01-20Burnie Glacier, accessed via Smithers, was a week-long unforgettable journey and my first ski touring adventure ever. It was the...replies0views2099
2013-01-20
2013-01-19The leaves are changing colour. There is a distinct chill in the air. The sights and sounds of fall invade our daily lives. For some this time...replies0views2083
2013-01-192013-01-19Just after christmas the conditions in the east Kootenays got good. The avalanche rating dropped to low's all around, which led to alot of...replies1views2249
2013-01-192013-01-18Travelling through the backcountry is like moving through a dream. Images and sounds are constantly interpreted and expressed, I'm overthrown...replies2views4218
2013-01-192013-01-18Great news! This winter, the "Parc national de la Gaspésie" has authorized new wonderfull skiing areas in the Chic-Chocs. Locals have been...replies0views2392
2013-01-182013-01-17FOUND: I found some backcountry gear on the sled trail that goes into Sitkum Creek / Alpine Basin area. It appears to have fallen off a sled a...replies0views1756
2013-01-17
2013-01-17Unfortunately they no longer manufacture the K-tel Super Slider Sno-Skates and I have some how manged to lose mine growing up. If they were still...replies0views9448
2013-01-172013-01-16For our 7th day in a row of skiing in the Chic-Chocs moutains in Gaspésie, Québec, we decided to try another spot called "Mont...replies1views2316
2013-01-172013-01-15What a great way to celebrate the new year: A wonderfull day telemarking and skiing in 60cm of fresh powder snow in the Chic-Chocs moutains! I...replies0views1948
2013-01-15
2013-01-15Salomon just released episode 8 of their FreeSki TV Series, this one features Chris Rubens & Mike Henitiuk heading to Austria which is known...replies1views1818
2013-01-152013-01-15Photos on the way up and video on the way down is how most of my BC days go. Whichever format it is it can be very difficult to overcome the voice...replies0views2080
2013-01-152013-01-13I could call this your typical Kootenay adventure, but where would the fun be in that. Being whisked away into Ski Land for an epic 4 day hut...replies1views4842
2013-01-23
2013-01-13The holidays are all about family, friends… and skiing if you are in my family! Unfortunately my parents are getting older and can't...replies0views2000
2013-01-13
2013-01-12We have completed the upgrade of the Backcountry Skiing Canada Store and it now contains a variety of 12 maps and guides, including our very own...replies0views2095
2013-01-12
2013-01-10'All I can' was a huge success for the Sherpas but by far the most talked about segment was the urban ski scene filmed in trail and (right...replies0views3110
2013-01-10
2013-01-09I was going to go with "Heard you like to ski Pow". But it seems that's taken. So I'll default to the more kitschy "Deep Week". The snow...replies3views1835
2013-01-09
2013-01-07Heat number one came to a close Dec 31st 2012, so we locked ourselves in a small window-less room and argued over the top six qualifiers until...replies3views2986
2013-01-11
2013-01-06Seems like the time of year to reflect. Here's a look back at our past four seasons. Fall 2011 to Fall 2012. Happy New Year...replies0views1741
2013-01-06
2013-01-06Eric Hjorleifson at sunrise lodge with 4FRNT skis and a little vid called "LIFE". Cornice slides and water transport are but a few of the...replies0views2712
2013-01-06
2013-01-04The Backcountry Skiing Canada team have been busy over the summer and fall months compiling information on every single lodge available in the...replies5views3108
2013-01-04
2013-01-02The good folks at Salomon have released a full documentary as part of their Salomon Freeski TV web series. Tempting Fear is a 25 minute award...replies0views2016
2013-01-02