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    Anna DeMonte sets new women’s ski FKT on Mont Blanc
    Anna DeMonte sets new women’s ski FKT on Mont Blanc
    2024-08-19
    By Deep Pow
    Anna DeMonte has set a new women’s ski Fastest Known Time (FKT) on Mont Blanc’s Grand Mulets route. On June 5th, the Utah-based...
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    By Spencer McMillan
    2024-10-02
    Vancouver-Based Ski Manufacturer G3 Faces Uncertain Future Amid Court-Appointed Receivership
    Vancouver-Based Ski Manufacturer G3 Faces Uncertain Future Amid Court-Appointed Receivership
    2024-08-13
    By BSC Admin
    The future of G3 Genuine Guide Gear Inc., a prominent Vancouver-based ski and outdoor equipment manufacturer, is in jeopardy following recent...
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    2315
    By BSC Admin
    2024-08-13
    Black Diamond Presents: Ancestral Footprints
    Black Diamond Presents: Ancestral Footprints
    2024-07-27
    By bootroom
    Here is a great informational documentary film from Black Diamond.  In a world of adrenalin-filled films about the sports we do, it...
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    878
    By anamint minths
    2024-09-05
    Snowsports Industries America 2023-24 Season Report
    Snowsports Industries America 2023-24 Season Report
    2024-07-22
    By admin
    Snowsports Industries America or SIA is the trade association of the winter outdoor industry. Their mission is to help the winter outdoor...
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    0
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    1071
    By admin
    2024-07-22
    Rocky Talkie Radios to giveaway to local SAR groups
    Rocky Talkie Radios to giveaway to local SAR groups
    2024-07-17
    By bootroom
    Here is a great opportunity to support your local SAR group.  Rocky Talkie already has given away $75,000 in grants to local SAR groups...
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    1
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    867
    By Spencer McMillan
    2024-09-29
    Arc’teryx Launches Walk Gently
    Arc’teryx Launches Walk Gently
    2024-07-15
    By admin
    Launched on July 10th, 2024, Arc’teryx announced Walk Gently, a new design platform for Indigenous voices, created in collaboration with...
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    By julia 32
    2025-07-05
    Little Cottonwood Canyon Documentary: Peak Pressure - VIDEO
    Little Cottonwood Canyon Documentary: Peak Pressure - VIDEO
    2024-07-10
    By admin
    There is a big debate raging in the Wassach at the moment and it has to do with how to manage traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Overcrowding is...
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    By anamint minths
    2024-09-09
    MEC awarded Avalanche Canada's Gordon Ritchie Service Award
    MEC awarded Avalanche Canada's Gordon Ritchie Service Award
    2024-07-02
    By admin
    Established in 2009, the Gordon Ritchie Service Award acknowledges individuals or organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to public...
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    By admin
    2024-07-02
    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 Ben.Davies
    2024-06-25
    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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    By Arctos Guides
    2024-06-20
    Teton Gravity Research: DEEPEST DARKEST - VIDEO
    Teton Gravity Research: DEEPEST DARKEST - VIDEO
    2024-06-18
    By admin
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    741
    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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    By Olivia Naylor
    2025-09-17
    Ride of the Week
    Ride of the Week
    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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    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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    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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    928
    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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    660
    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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    759
    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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    801
    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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    746
    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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    1124
    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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    0
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    863
    By Ben.Davies
    2024-05-18
    Ski Resorts Still Open in N.A.
    Ski Resorts Still Open in N.A.
    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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    0
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    1006
    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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    816
    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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    0
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    787
    By Ben.Davies
    2024-05-04
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