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      Jelle Veyt scaled Denali travelling from Beguim under his own power
      Jelle Veyt scaled Denali travelling from Beguim under his own power
      2024-06-25
      By Ben.Davies
      At 20,310 ft, Denali is the highest mountain north of 43 degrees. It is a challenge that has been taken on by many climbers, but the first...
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      By julia 32
      2025-04-02
      Volcano Skiing in Chile
      Volcano Skiing in Chile
      2024-06-20
      By Arctos Guides
      Ski season in the Andes is off to a record start.  This could be an epic year to head down and explore the Andes.   If you've been...
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      555
      By Arctos Guides
      2024-06-20
      Teton Gravity Research: DEEPEST DARKEST - VIDEO
      Teton Gravity Research: DEEPEST DARKEST - VIDEO
      2024-06-18
      By admin
      Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Teton Gravity Research present DEEPEST DARKEST, a film featuring incredible female riders—including pros...
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      624
      By admin
      2024-06-18
      Snow reported this weekend across BC
      Snow reported this weekend across BC
      2024-06-17
      By Ben.Davies
      Across Western Canada, ski resorts and highway passes were blessed with snow this weekend. Temperatures dropped to winter levels, and resorts...
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      628
      By Spencer McMillan
      2024-11-19
      Ride of the Week
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      2024-06-15
      By Arctos Guides
      Ride of the Week:  Glacier Creek FSR This summer, I am going to share one ride a week to show what incredible gravel riding we have here in...
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      548
      By Arctos Guides
      2024-06-15
      Jack Kuenzle Sets FKT from Chamonix to Mont Blanc on skis - VIDEO
      Jack Kuenzle Sets FKT from Chamonix to Mont Blanc on skis - VIDEO
      2024-06-11
      By admin
      Jack Kuenzle has been on a Fastest Known Time (FKT) smashing spree having set new times on Denali in Alaska, Mount Rainer, and Mount Shasta. On...
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      727
      By admin
      2024-06-11
      Early booking is a must for a hut trip in BC.
      Early booking is a must for a hut trip in BC.
      2024-06-10
      By Ben.Davies
      With the northern hemisphere winter almost drawing to a close, it's a time most start to look at options for next year's trips. There are...
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      By Arctos Guides
      2024-06-15
      Skiing in South America is on
      Skiing in South America is on
      2024-06-03
      By admin
      The ski season here in North America is winding down with only Arapahoe Basin, CO and Timberline Lodge, OR still open—but in the southern...
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      By Arctos Guides
      2024-06-17
      What's your favourite off season activity to stay fit for skiing?
      What's your favourite off season activity to stay fit for skiing?
      2024-06-01
      By Ben.Davies
      How do you stay fit for skiing in the off season? So many options of things to do in the summer that help us all stay fit for skiing. Here...
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      537
      By Ben.Davies
      2024-06-01
      Arc’teryx Summer of Climb
      Arc’teryx Summer of Climb
      2024-05-31
      By admin
      The Arc’teryx Summer of Climb is here and it's made up of a bunch of great events taking place all summer long. There are films,...
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      By admin
      2024-05-31
      Drew Petersen’s new film “Feel It All” - Video
      Drew Petersen’s new film “Feel It All” - Video
      2024-05-29
      By admin
      A skiing and running film with the mission of shredding the stigma of mental health and suicide   Feel It All chronicles professional...
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      By admin
      2024-05-29
      Letting Go of the Grade - MOVIE
      Letting Go of the Grade - MOVIE
      2024-05-27
      By admin
      “I think that climbing is absolutely pointless" is the first line in this film. But LETTING GO OF THE GRADE is a film about climbers,...
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      By admin
      2024-05-27
      Great Trango Tower Skied
      Great Trango Tower Skied
      2024-05-22
      By admin
      On May 9th Americans Chantel Astorga, Jim Morrison and Canadian Christina Lusti skied the west face of one of the world's most iconic...
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      By admin
      2024-05-22
      Elise Wortley aims to summit Mont Blanc this summer
      Elise Wortley aims to summit Mont Blanc this summer
      2024-05-18
      By Ben.Davies
      Mont Blanc, at 15,776 feet, is the highest peak in Western Europe. Sitting within reach of Chamonix, in France, it is easy to imagine the...
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      By Ben.Davies
      2024-05-18
      Ski Resorts Still Open in N.A.
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      2024-05-16
      By admin
      As we approach the middle of May, there are still a handful of ski resorts operating in North America if you are craving some lift-served turns....
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      By admin
      2024-05-16
      Rab Joins The Conservation Alliance
      Rab Joins The Conservation Alliance
      2024-05-07
      By admin
      Founded in 1989 by fellow industry leaders Kelty, Patagonia, REI, and The North Face to increase outdoor industry support for conservation...
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      By Mitchell Marsh
      2024-05-16
      Dr Christina Young shares the shred lightly principles
      Dr Christina Young shares the shred lightly principles
      2024-05-04
      By Ben.Davies
      Most of us will not be familiar with Biocrust, or "Fancy Dirt" as Dr Young likes to call it. The simplest way to explain it is a...
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      687
      By Ben.Davies
      2024-05-04
      Outdoor marketing and Mother's Day????
      Outdoor marketing and Mother's Day????
      2024-05-03
      By bootroom
      In keeping with our last weeks theme of advertising and the climbing world here is another interesting one I came across.  BCA is now...
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      571
      By anamint minths
      2024-08-29
      The Shitthropocene: Welcome to the Age of Cheap Crap - VIDEO
      The Shitthropocene: Welcome to the Age of Cheap Crap - VIDEO
      2024-05-02
      By admin
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      548
      By admin
      2024-05-02
      Arc’teryx sets new climate targets & commits to a Net Zero Future
      Arc’teryx sets new climate targets & commits to a Net Zero Future
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      By admin
      Arc’teryx is known by outdoor enthusiasts as a company that designs high-performance technical apparel and equipment. They just announced...
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      By admin
      2024-04-30
      Climbing and it's weird connection to our advertizing world
      Climbing and it's weird connection to our advertizing world
      2024-04-28
      By bootroom
      It is funny how as I navigate the web I seem to see more and more ads with climbing as the backdrop.  These ads are not for climbing gear...
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      540
      By bootroom
      2024-04-28
      The latest info on Navigation Apps
      The latest info on Navigation Apps
      2024-04-26
      By bootroom
      As we roll into SPRING, the ski-touring crowd looks to those long days which usually mean long ski tours.  With this in mind, it is good...
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      552
      By bootroom
      2024-04-26
      Beyond The Tracks - Episode 1 - Travis Finlayson
      Beyond The Tracks - Episode 1 - Travis Finlayson
      2024-04-23
      By admin
      A look behind the life of ski ambassador Travis Finlayson. From backcountry skiing to whitewater canoeing to mountain biking Travis balances his...
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      0
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      524
      By admin
      2024-04-23
      Skiing through Valhalla
      Skiing through Valhalla
      2024-04-21
      By Arctos Guides
      The cool temps and clear skies have made for excellent travel conditions lately.  Here's an edit from a quick ski tour from...
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      531
      By anamint minths
      2024-08-29
      The Path less paved
      The Path less paved
      2024-04-21
      By bootroom
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      0
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      476
      By bootroom
      2024-04-21
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