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    Cool new 360 views from Mammut
    Cool new 360 views from Mammut
    2015-12-06
    By admin02
    I know..everyone is out skiing so no-one will see this. I'll keep it brief. Mammut has put together a series called project360. If you can get...
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    1835
    By admin02
    2015-12-06
    The Draw
    The Draw
    2015-12-04
    By KootPow
    It always baffles me how many random people I run into while ski touring under the stars, especially during a full moon. When the stars align and...
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    1545
    By KootPow
    2015-12-04
    Vermont Backcountry Alliance -- T-Bar films' film
    Vermont Backcountry Alliance -- T-Bar films' film
    2015-12-03
    By admin02
    oh....excuse me....I am a little distracted because it's PUKING outside. On to the VBA. 'great to see a short film that tells a bit of a...
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    1583
    By admin02
    2015-12-03
    New flick from 4FRNT
    New flick from 4FRNT
    2015-12-02
    By admin02
    The 4FRNT team just released a short film featuring Kye Petersen, Wiley Miller, David Wise, Eric Hjorleifson, Thayne Rich and Cam Riley. Thanks to...
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    1619
    By admin02
    2015-12-02
    Is there a trend developing with lower snow packs year over year?
    Is there a trend developing with lower snow packs year over year?
    2015-11-30
    By skifreak
    Is there a trend?  It’s a little early to say that.  The recent dry period is quite acute, but compare to the 1985-1992 period...
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    1885
    By skifreak
    2015-11-30
    A message for sledders!
    A message for sledders!
    2015-11-29
    By one4adventure
    Slow the F ** * down on the highways!!Yesterday on the TCH 5 out of 5 trucks pulling sleds or with sleds on their decks blew passed me doing at...
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    1940
    By one4adventure
    2015-11-30
    Van Charles Artwork
    Van Charles Artwork
    2015-11-27
    By KootPow
    Curtis Van Charles Sorensen is a Contemporary Canadian Landscape Artist and backcountry enthusiast. His uplifting, inspirational artwork promotes...
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    1917
    By KootPow
    2015-11-27
    BD TV -- Episode 3. A simple machine --VIDEO
    BD TV -- Episode 3. A simple machine --VIDEO
    2015-11-26
    By admin02
    This third installment from Black Diamond is another example of excellent storytelling that's light years beyond ski porn. Think of the...
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    1723
    By admin02
    2015-11-26
    Melting: Last Race to the Pole - VIDEO
    Melting: Last Race to the Pole - VIDEO
    2015-11-25
    By skifreak
    You wouldn't know it judging by the cold snap that currently has BC in it's grips, but global warming is an issue that is affecting our...
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    By skifreak
    2015-11-25
    The Snowkanagan Is Living Up To Its Name
    2015-11-23
    By Snowkanagan Powder Hound
    Rarely mentioned among BC's world reknown ski locales like Revy, Red Mountain, Whitewater, Kicking Horse and a little resort that begins with...
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    2101
    By Snowkanagan Powder Hound
    2015-11-24
    Transceiver found at Whitewater Nov 22
    2015-11-23
    By abeckmann
    Hi Everyone, I found a Tranceiver at Whitewater today with a name tag Max. Send me a message if you think it is yours. Cheers, ch0
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    1464
    By abeckmann
    2015-11-23
    MSPÂ’s Fade to Winter
    MSPÂ’s Fade to Winter
    2015-11-22
    By admin
    It’s been more like an abrupt dumping than a Fade to Winter thanks to the meter of snow received over most of BC last week. To celebrate...
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    1840
    By admin
    2015-11-22
    New skier
    2015-11-20
    By
    Hello everybody!  I am new to skiing and I want to start skiing. I have a few questions to ask you guys.  1. Is it nesscary to take...
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    1592
    By one4adventure
    2015-11-21
    My Kootenay Emergency Preparedness Kit
    My Kootenay Emergency Preparedness Kit
    2015-11-20
    By KootPow
    My Emergency Preparedness Kit When disaster strikes it is important to be ready. Many of my friends on the coast have emergency preparedness...
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    1755
    By one4adventure
    2015-11-21
    Snowflake - The Fourth Installment from DPS' Shadow Campaign -- VIDEO
    Snowflake - The Fourth Installment from DPS' Shadow Campaign -- VIDEO
    2015-11-19
    By admin02
    Here's the fourth short film from DPS Cinematic for this season. Another quirky story where skiing plays second fiddle--intentionally. We want...
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    1460
    By admin02
    2015-11-19
    Backcountry Habits survey - Avalanche Rescue
    2015-11-19
    By
    Hi Guys,I'm trying to gather some information for a research project to help improve avalanche rescue technology. If you could help out by...
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    1616
    By dromo_mania
    2015-11-21
    Women's Ski & Yoga Week at Powder Creek
    2015-11-16
    By Powder Creek Lodge
    A few spots remain in our women's ski and yoga week at Powder Creek Lodge, April 16-23, 2016.  Fully guided, catred and professional yoga...
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    1598
    By Powder Creek Lodge
    2015-11-16
    Probing 101 - VIDEO
    Probing 101 - VIDEO
    2015-11-16
    By admin
    Probing is a skill that is often overlooked in avalanche rescue scenarios and instead the emphasis is placed on how well you can use your...
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    2014
    By admin
    2015-11-16
    Snow Conditions App
    Snow Conditions App
    2015-11-13
    By MaggieMay
    Avalanche Canada’s Mountain Information Network is available on your smartphone and is free! Create a profile and submit observations about...
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    1673
    By MaggieMay
    2015-11-13
    Known before you go.
    Known before you go.
    2015-11-11
    By Chasing snowflakes
    It's been great early season conditions for those who are willing to put in the extra effort and your instagram feed is filled with braggers....
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    1599
    By Chasing snowflakes
    2015-11-11
    Salomon Eclipse - VIDEO
    Salomon Eclipse - VIDEO
    2015-11-10
    By admin
    This is Salomons first short film and one you won't want to miss. It's different than anything Salomon has done before and their biggest...
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    1701
    By admin
    2015-11-10
    Salomon Eclipse Trailer
    Salomon Eclipse Trailer
    2015-11-07
    By skifreak
    Salomon is upping the ante with their next instalment of their Salomon Freeski TV. Season nine's episode three will be a 31 minutes short film...
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    1764
    By skifreak
    2015-11-07
    Winter Legs.
    Winter Legs.
    2015-11-06
    By skifreak
    This morning I woke up and decided I’d better start preparing my legs for this winter season, or I might end up joining the out-of-shape...
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    1822
    By SkiABSki
    2015-11-08
    Condition update. Revelstoke
    Condition update. Revelstoke
    2015-11-04
    By Chasing snowflakes
    You have probably seen a few photos and videos floating around the internet about the early season conditions here in Revelstoke. Chris...
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    2127
    By Chasing snowflakes
    2015-11-04
    2016 Japow trip confirmed
    2016 Japow trip confirmed
    2015-11-02
    By skifreak
    Skiing in Japan (or ‘Japow’ as it’s now known) is the destination for deep powder skiing as is evident by last season when they...
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    0
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    2064
    By skifreak
    2015-11-02
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