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2019-12-02
Insightful, advertisement free & mind shifting journey into Columbia Mountains, Canada.
Imaginary Revelstoke's mountain raven will...
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2019-12-01
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admin02
If this year's Backcountry Academy in Jackson Hole is half as much fun as last year's, it'll still be a total blast. Describing...
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admin02
2019-12-01
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2019-11-28
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admin02
Patagonia has done it again. They are making it to easy to donate to your favourite enviro group in the name of a loved one, and, to top it...
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2019-11-28
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2019-11-26
By
felix saniya
Hi guys, I am looking for some advice. I am a student at Cestar College in Toronto. We are planning a trip as a part of our nature club...
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admin
2019-11-26
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2019-11-25
By
Pistol Pete
Bryan Iguchi is a Jackson Hole local who has been riding professionally since the 90's. He's known for his smooth style and has...
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Pistol Pete
2019-11-25
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2019-11-24
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admin
True nðrŧ is a new company that designs and manufacturer outdoor gear with a conscience and now you can get that gear at substantial savings....
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admin
2019-11-24
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2019-11-22
44 Resorts. 88 Days of Skiing. $199 (Before December 1st).
The latest in conglomerate ski passes features some of North America's...
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2019-11-19
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Ken Laing
The mountain passes are getting some snow this week and the webcams on the local hill are showing signs of winter. It shouldn't be too long...
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Ken Laing
2019-11-19
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2019-11-17
By
Pistol Pete
And lo, the seasons did change to winter. Tall mountains be-dusted with layers of the finest crystallized water, winds that blast through to...
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Pistol Pete
2019-11-17
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2019-11-15
Have the right nutrition for a full day in the backcountry can take months, maybe years of trial and error. Whether you're eating pure...
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snosnob
2019-11-17
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2019-11-14
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admin02
It's always fun to keep track of the highly-productive and fun-seeking Nikolai Schirmer. He has shot and skied across the globe. This short...
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admin02
2019-11-14
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2019-11-13
By
admin
What counts most for serious skiers is powder and lots of it, followed closely by lack of competition for said powder. Next on the list would be a...
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admin
2019-11-13
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2019-11-12
By
Ken Laing
I saw this clip being shared on Facebook today and couldn't pass up sharing at again here. It's one thing to crash while skiing, we've...
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Pierre Askmo
2019-11-25
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2019-11-09
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Troy Knecht
Book and stay 7 nights at Eldorado Cabin.
Ski the South Chilcotins, and reminisce at days end in the well equipped cabin or wood fired...
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Troy Knecht
2019-11-09
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2019-11-08
Opening days at more than a few North American resorts are just around the corner; wax your skis and buy those new goggles now!
This year...
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2019-11-06
There are two types of people in the backcountry skiing world. People who will ski in Rogers Pass this winter and people who wish they were skiing...
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2019-11-03
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admin02
I just noticed that Cody Townsend's The Fifty videologue is continuing this year as well. Good news! Cody has a great self-deprecating,...
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admin02
2019-11-03
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2019-11-03
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admin
You've taken the time to find this website, so it sounds as though you have booked or are at least on the brink of booking your next ski...
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admin
2019-11-03
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2019-10-31
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admin02
A cool new "feature-length" flick just out from Patagonia. It may not have much to do with backcountry skiing but it's very...
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admin02
2019-10-31
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2019-10-29
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Ken Laing
Earlier this fall we posted the trailer for the new Salomon film 7 Stages of Blank. Last week the full film was released at it's currently...
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Ken Laing
2019-10-29
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2019-10-26
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admin
It would be fair to say that gap years have really come into their own over recent years. In fact, in comparison to a couple of decades ago, the...
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admin
2019-10-26
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2019-10-24
The best of Rogers Pass and Revelstoke. Season 2019 was all about skiing in the alpine (I've never seen so many bluebird days!) so we hit it...
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2019-10-23
Hey you, yeah you. It's Wednesday. For most, it's the halfway point between the dreaded Monday morning and the oh so sweet Friday...
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2019-10-22
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Ken Laing
Dream Job is definitely a unique take on the ski film genre. This film comes to us from Colleen Genteman and is a comedy documentary about women...
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Ken Laing
2019-10-22
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2019-10-21
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Pistol Pete
The first known attempt of the Spearhead Traverse was in 1954, and it was not successfully completed until ten years later when it took 9...
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Pistol Pete
2019-10-21
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