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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...replies0views2281
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...replies0views2906
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...replies0views1933
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...replies0views2917
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...replies0views3826
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...replies0views3389
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....replies0views4514
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...replies0views2605
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...replies0views2099
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...replies0views2667
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...replies0views2137
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...replies0views3224
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...replies0views2210
2017-08-21
2017-08-20Outdoor giant Patagonia's first foray into television advertising breaks the traditional mould a little bit. Equal parts altruistic...replies0views2347
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...replies0views2301
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,...replies0views2437
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,...replies0views2229
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...replies0views2453
2017-08-13
2017-08-10My mate and I went on a trip out to Desolation Sound on BC's Sunshine Coast a couple weeks ago. It's a long journey from here in Nelson,...replies0views3270
2017-08-10
2017-08-09As the years go by I tend to enjoy summer a little more. I enjoy rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, and biking but this summer just seems to be...replies0views2773
2017-08-09
2017-08-07With this being the worst fire season BC has seen in nearly 60 years, new measures are being put in place to help avoid more human caused...replies0views2412
2017-08-07
2017-08-02If you have made to the hallowed internet grounds of Backcountry Skiing Canada then you are familiar with Revelstoke and its reputation for deep...replies0views3788
2017-08-02
2017-07-31Feeling the Monday blues? Hopefully not, but if you are let's hope this will help inspire you. Just shy of a year...replies0views2090
2017-07-31
2017-07-28WONDERFUL WORLD OF WHITE is a tribute to the natural beauty found on mountain slopes in Northern British Columbia. This coffee-table book...replies0views1941
2017-07-28
2017-07-27The Kees and Clair hut project in the Whistler backcountry has officially broken ground. With construction planned in the two phases over...replies0views2759
2017-07-27