BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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General Talk
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2017-09-24On September 23rd, Ian and I decided it was time for a little bit of skiing, sandwiched in between two rather long hikes. We found what we were...replies0views2290
2017-09-24
2017-09-22Hi guys ! I spent 2 nights at the Grassy hut last winter with couple of my friends. We found that place beautiful with a nice terrain and a lot...replies0views2334
2017-09-22
2017-09-21Solitude is a commodity in short supply in today’s busy world, whether it be backcountry skiing, paddling or hiking. At some point, you...replies0views10305
2017-09-21
2017-09-20Longtime friend and all-time personality Roberto, accompanied by Bryn got their September turns in on Mcrea. Mcrea is the classic Revelstoke early...replies0views4444
2017-09-20
2017-09-19Holy cow. Between the lifting of the smoke, the fresh skiff of snow on the local peaks and the release of the first-of-four DPS short films, I am...replies0views2025
2017-09-19
2017-09-18Earlier this year, 5 individuals climbed Canada's tallest mountain, Mount Logan. The mountain is the second tallest in North America at...replies0views2436
2017-09-18
2017-09-17Kye Petersen is impressive. Blending a steep skiing ethic with new school tricks and a hard-charging style, he's one of the most dynamic,...replies0views2387
2017-09-17
2017-09-16Arguably one of the most inspiring landscapes in all of North America has to be the Grand Canyon. While 90% of visitors never leave the...replies0views2387
2017-09-16
2017-09-12The iconic peaks of the Mulvey basin in Valhalla provincial park are visible from many vantage points throughout the area. To...replies0views3045
2017-09-12
2017-09-07What do watch making, piano playing, ice-fishing and falconry have to do with skiing pow? Looks like we'll have to wait a little while to find...replies0views2010
2017-09-07
2017-09-06BASE jumping and wingsuit pilots are probably some of the most criticised athletes out there. The reasons are obvious. Jumping off mountains and...replies0views3045
2017-09-06
2017-09-04When the count down to winter is on, it seems that skiing and snowboarding are once again the favourite topics of conversation. While the...replies0views3939
2017-09-04
2017-09-03After picking up climbing later in life, Ranae Scott wasted little time committing fully to the sport. A few of the ways she did that: moving...replies0views3482
2017-09-03
2017-09-01If you’re a paddler of any sort you’ve likely already heard about Bowron Lakes and if you haven’t, well, you’re about to....replies0views4823
2017-09-01
2017-08-30Have you ever stood at the bottom of your local crag and your friend hands you some questionable looking quickdraws? " Bro, are these...replies0views2680
2017-08-30
2017-08-29In such a well travelled zone, it's rare to hear of many "firsts" these days. But earlier this month, a gentleman known to...replies0views2196
2017-08-29
2017-08-27Well into the second half of August and with still no precipitation to speak of, It became obvious that keeping my ski streak going was going to...replies0views2768
2017-08-27
2017-08-23With the passing of this mini heat wave, cooler temperatures are in the forecast. While there is still much of summer and that annoying season...replies0views2223
2017-08-23
2017-08-22A ‘must do hike’ in the Valhallas near Nelson BC is Gwillim Lakes. With a short approach of just 6.5 km it’s idea for the entire...replies0views3359
2017-08-22
2017-08-21Want to get more people outside? Want to break down barriers, and help build the outdoor community? Or maybe you have a never-been-done epic...replies0views2337
2017-08-21
2017-08-20Outdoor giant Patagonia's first foray into television advertising breaks the traditional mould a little bit. Equal parts altruistic...replies0views2466
2017-08-20
2017-08-17This is a cool idea--and it looks like a great adventure. Chris Reubens and Greg Hill used only electricity on their 3,000 kilometer ski touring...replies0views2486
2017-08-17
2017-08-16You know what they say, hard work pays off. To some, that's a bonus check from the company or another step on the career track and to others,...replies0views2521
2017-08-16
2017-08-15For every action, there is a reaction; there are no exceptions. There is always a root cause to an observed effect, and in many cases,...replies0views2319
2017-08-15
2017-08-13“While pulling hard on a difficult project in Cresciano, Switzerland, I slipped off the holds and a split second later I landed on my...replies0views2541
2017-08-13
