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    Kananaskis Public Safety preforming rescues from the office
    Kananaskis Public Safety preforming rescues from the office
    2015-08-01
    By Chasing snowflakes
    The upside of our conected lives. If you recreate the Rockies back country you have heard of Kananaskis Public safety. These folks might be...
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    1832
    By Chasing snowflakes
    2015-08-01
    Roller SUPing. How to occupy yourself 'til the snow comes. VIDEO
    Roller SUPing. How to occupy yourself 'til the snow comes. VIDEO
    2015-07-30
    By admin02
    If you are one of the unconverted who still thinks SUPing is somehow "unnatural"–take a look at this video from Santa Cruz Waves. It's...
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    1609
    By admin02
    2015-07-30
    Help Avalanche Canada Survey
    Help Avalanche Canada Survey
    2015-07-29
    By Chasing snowflakes
    Avalanche Canada is working on a new icon for spring avalanche conditions. When there is a good freeze overnight it can lead to some really stable...
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    1769
    By Chasing snowflakes
    2015-07-29
    Paradise Waits -- New TGR Trailer
    Paradise Waits -- New TGR Trailer
    2015-07-28
    By admin02
    Is this a nod to John Milton or just another TGR trailer? Likely somewheres in-between. Looks like a fun tongue-and-cheek look at last season...
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    1876
    By admin02
    2015-07-28
    Win Tickets to the Nelson premier of “The Search For Freedom”
    Win Tickets to the Nelson premier of “The Search For Freedom”
    2015-07-24
    By admin
    This new documentary entitled “The Search For Freedom” is written and directed by local Nelsonite Jon Long who was also responsible...
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    3302
    By admin
    2015-08-06
    Kroger's Canteen - Salomon Running TV Movie
    Kroger's Canteen - Salomon Running TV Movie
    2015-07-23
    By admin
    In 2014, Kilian Jornet won the Hard Rock 100 mile run through the San Juan's of Colorado. Along the way he stopped at Kroger's Canteen -...
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    1885
    By admin
    2015-07-23
    Strongest El Nino event in 50 years predicted for this winter
    Strongest El Nino event in 50 years predicted for this winter
    2015-07-21
    By snosnob
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has put out there official winter weather outlook for the 2015/16 winter season. El...
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    3926
    By snosnob
    2015-07-21
    Australia getting dumped on again - over 2 feet already and more coming
    Australia getting dumped on again - over 2 feet already and more coming
    2015-07-18
    By shredr
    The dog days of summer are upon us but its full on winter down under as Australia gets pummelled with successive storms which are dumping up to...
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    1619
    By shredr
    2015-07-18
    Chile? Anyone? Video from SNOw Bomb TV
    Chile? Anyone? Video from SNOw Bomb TV
    2015-07-17
    By admin02
    What's not to love? Beer, meat, pow and a cool looking local culture. Chile looks great and now's the time to hop on a plane. Spring...
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    1989
    By admin02
    2015-07-17
    Ashes to Agassiz- Sherpas cinema
    Ashes to Agassiz- Sherpas cinema
    2015-07-15
    By Chasing snowflakes
    It seems the Sherpas have been branching out into other action sports. Continue on with stunning cinematography and world class talent, Ashes to...
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    2107
    By Chasing snowflakes
    2015-07-15
    South America gets hit by a huge snow storm
    South America gets hit by a huge snow storm
    2015-07-14
    By shredr
    Winter may have been taking its time to get to Chile and Argentina but after this weekend things are looking pretty good. A massive snow storm...
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    1959
    By shredr
    2015-07-14
    A Strong El Niño predicted For Winter 2016
    A Strong El Niño predicted For Winter 2016
    2015-07-11
    By fatboy
    Yesterday NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) released a climate prediction for the upcoming year and if all goes according to...
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    3014
    By fatboy
    2015-07-11
    Missing Skiing? How to beat the summer blues
    Missing Skiing? How to beat the summer blues
    2015-07-07
    By skifreak
    The turns don't have to end if you have a good pair of rock skis or board and a sand dune near by. After a few runs you'll swear that...
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    1544
    By skifreak
    2015-07-07
    Stand Up Paddle Boarding: More Than Just Standing and Paddling
    Stand Up Paddle Boarding: More Than Just Standing and Paddling
    2015-07-05
    By snosnob
    There’s more to using a stand up paddle board (SUP) than what’s in the name. Outdoor enthusiasts are using SUPs for everything from...
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    3146
    By snosnob
    2015-07-05
    Deep POW dreaming - a break from summer?
    Deep POW dreaming - a break from summer?
    2015-07-04
    By fatboy
    Summer offers up so many opportunities for paddling, riding, climbing, hiking and camping,... but I can't help but think about winter and deep...
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    1406
    By fatboy
    2015-07-04
    Submit your Backcountry Films
    Submit your Backcountry Films
    2015-07-03
    By admin
    Do you have a film that embodies the joy of being in the Backcountry? Does it take place in Winter?  Are you using human power in your...
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    1380
    By admin
    2015-07-03
    Nakusp Hot Springs and Cedar Chalets -- Review
    Nakusp Hot Springs and Cedar Chalets -- Review
    2015-07-02
    By admin02
    We visited the Nakusp Hot Springs a few weeks ago and really enjoyed our stay. Its get-away-from-it-all location comes with a myriad of outdoor...
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    2630
    By admin02
    2015-07-02
    Sol Mountain Lodge
    Sol Mountain Lodge
    2015-07-01
    By Chasing snowflakes
                        Been a bad winter? Low snow and wet storms got ya down? This heat wave?...
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    2596
    By Chasing snowflakes
    2015-07-01
    How Not to Get Lost While Hiking
    How Not to Get Lost While Hiking
    2015-06-30
    By fatboy
    A ramble through the woods, a stroll across a mountain meadow, or a strenuous alpine hike with the reward of a breathtaking vista – it all...
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    2401
    By fatboy
    2015-06-30
    Seasonal melt timing. Alpine flowers out yet?
    Seasonal melt timing. Alpine flowers out yet?
    2015-06-28
    By admin02
    Word has it that the seasonal melt here in the Kootenays is about a month ahead of schedule. And with 30+ degrees forecasted for the next week or...
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    1340
    By admin02
    2015-06-28
    Valemount Glaciers
    Valemount Glaciers
    2015-06-24
    By Chasing snowflakes
    Well we all heard the news, Jumbo has suffered a massive blow and is almost guaranteed not become a reality. I supposed another environmental...
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    5510
    By Chasing snowflakes
    2015-06-24
    Three climbers rescued from the 17,500-foot mark on Mount Logan.
    Three climbers rescued from the 17,500-foot mark on Mount Logan.
    2015-06-23
    By fatboy
    A high-altitude rescue on Mount Logan requiring three flights by Trans North Air’s high-altitude helicopter ended successfully Thursday...
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    1989
    By fatboy
    2015-06-23
    Jumbo Glacier Resort Project-- NO GO.
    Jumbo Glacier Resort Project-- NO GO.
    2015-06-19
    By admin02
    Though it may be premature to say the battle is over, there has been a huge setback for the developers of the Jumbo Valley Glacier Resort....
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    1931
    By admin02
    2015-06-19
    Three new Mountain Hardwear Brand Ambassadors are...
    Three new Mountain Hardwear Brand Ambassadors are...
    2015-06-16
    By admin
    Thank you to everyone who entered to be a Mountain Hardwear Brand Ambassador over the previous two weeks. There were some excellent entries and we...
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    4
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    3938
    By steph_alwaysexploring
    2015-07-29
    Retallack Lodge to have the World’s Largest Commercial Mountain Biking Tenure
    Retallack Lodge to have the World’s Largest Commercial Mountain Biking Tenure
    2015-06-15
    By skifreak
    Retallack Lodge aims to spearhead an entirely new segment of all-inclusive guided backcountry mountain biking.  Retallack Lodge recently...
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    0
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    3151
    By skifreak
    2015-06-15
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