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2022-10-27With fresh snow in the mtns it's hard to contain the excitement for upcoming powder days! Matchstick productions reminisces about powder days...replies0views813
2022-10-27
2022-10-23As many recreational and wilderness areas continue to gain popularity, the resulting increase in visitors to these places has compelled many...replies0views627
2022-10-23
2022-10-21“No friends on a powder day” is the old saying. Sure all of us love spinning laps with friends, enjoying fresh snow on the resort or...replies0views1156
2022-10-21
2022-10-19From avalanche control to rescue calls, it's the Big Sky Ski Patrol's responsibility to make sure everyone is safe on the mountain, every...replies0views724
2022-10-19
2022-10-16I’ll hazard a guess, that unless we’re sitting in the sauna and happen to be browsing old Kootenay Mountain Culture magazines, most of...replies0views685
2022-10-16
2022-10-14Most backcountry skiers — or at least most folks reading this website — fell in love with backcountry skiing in large part due to...replies0views1045
2022-10-14
2022-10-13Beyond Begbie. Zoya Lynch and Nat Segal's new trailer for a short film that explores the history of the land and its shared significance...replies0views913
2022-10-13
2022-10-12As the Spring Equinox neared here in Southern Argentina, my local friend Alfonso had the crazy idea to explore some peaks by boat! It sounded like...replies0views696
2022-10-12
2022-10-09Over the last years, women’s progression in snow sports has seen a huge rise, thanks to countless athletes, coaches, women’s-specific...replies0views865
2022-10-09
2022-10-07My first winter camping experience happened to be my first ski touring experience, an outdoor education trip into the Whistler backcountry...replies0views1781
2022-10-07
2022-10-06The Fifty Project. A rarely skied giant of BC. The Comstock couloir.replies0views898
2022-10-06
2022-10-02Checking out a new zone you’ve never been to before? Want to know what elevation the snow level is at right now in your favourite alpine...replies0views646
2022-10-02
2022-09-30On Wednesday of this week, the mountain and ski community was hit hard with the news of the passing of ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson. ...replies0views985
2022-09-30
2022-09-30With the early bird cut-off date approaching for many ski resorts in British Columbia, many skiers are having to make a tough decision. With...replies0views1254
2022-09-30
2022-09-29Feel Real represents the past and present moments, memories and friendships that have shaped The Blank Collective into the skiers they are...replies0views713
2022-09-29
2022-09-25In a recent Arctic expedition off the coast of Greenland, expert climbers Alex Honnold and Hazel Findlay completed a challenging first ascent of...replies0views906
2022-09-25
2022-09-25It's hard to beat the Coast Range when conditions are prime. Its steep glaciated terrain sculpted by by wind, water and time makes for...replies0views621
2022-09-25
2022-09-22Never Die Easy. This is the story of Dag Aabye, the oldest person to ever finish the ultramarathon Death Race. Known to some as the most elusive...replies0views994
2022-09-22
2022-09-21ANYWHERE FROM HERE (2022) The sport of skiing is unquestionably one of the most diversified recreational pursuits imaginable. By the time a...replies0views664
2022-09-21
2022-09-20Helly Hansen and POW Canada are combining forces in support of ambassador and polar explorer Caroline Côté's upcoming South Pole...replies0views745
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2022-09-18“Instead of exploiting natural resources to make shareholder returns, we are turning shareholder capitalism on its head by making the Earth...replies0views656
2022-09-18
2022-09-11Here's a candid review of numerous Backcountry Lodges of BC that I've had the pleasure visit over the years. I haven't been able...replies1views851
2023-04-11
2022-09-11Hakuba is a world-famous backcountry ski destination, and for a good reason. Each season Hakuba gets over 11 meters of snow and has some of the...replies0views836
2022-09-11
2022-09-11Are you shopping for a new set of skis for the winter? Having trouble choosing the perfect new pair to match your needs? With so many options out...replies0views957
2022-09-11
2022-09-08Valérie Grenier burst onto the international ski racing scene when she captured a bronze medal at the 2015 World Junior Championships. Just...replies0views853
2022-09-08