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    One day left to win Mountain Hardwear Gear and become a Brand Ambassador
    One day left to win Mountain Hardwear Gear and become a Brand Ambassador
    2015-06-14
    By admin
    One day left before we choose 3 lucky winners to become Mountain Hardwear Ambassadors. This means each person will receive a sample of the best...
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    1851
    By admin
    2015-06-14
    Salomon Running TV continues with Episode 5 : The Forest
    Salomon Running TV continues with Episode 5 : The Forest
    2015-06-12
    By admin
    Into "The Forest" with Anna Frost, Rickey Gates and Matt Flaherty. Filmed on location in the ancient Redwoods of Northern California, this short...
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    1651
    By admin
    2015-06-12
    The Ultimate Backcountry Ski trip is Gulmarg India in the Himalayas – and it's on sale!
    The Ultimate Backcountry Ski trip is Gulmarg India in the Himalayas – and it's on sale!
    2015-06-11
    By admin
    Forget Europe, forget South America and even forget Japan. If you're looking for the next big backcountry skiing destination that's oozing...
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    3743
    By admin
    2015-06-17
    Things are gearing up south of the equator.
    Things are gearing up south of the equator.
    2015-06-10
    By Chasing snowflakes
    As the nothern hemisphere drifts from spring to summer, the southern hemisphere is well into fall. The air chills, the leaves change and the stoke...
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    By Chasing snowflakes
    2015-06-10
    Denali - MOVIE
    Denali - MOVIE
    2015-06-09
    By admin
    If you're a dog lover you'll love this flick, if you're not a dog lover you'll love this flick. Told from Denali's perspective...
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    2502
    By admin
    2015-06-09
    1 week left to win free Mountain Hardwear gear!
    1 week left to win free Mountain Hardwear gear!
    2015-06-08
    By admin
    On June 15th we'll be choosing 3 lucky winners to become Mountain Hardwear Ambassadors. This means each person will receive a sample of the...
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    1595
    By admin
    2015-06-08
    The real Forrest Gump finishes run across America
    The real Forrest Gump finishes run across America
    2015-06-06
    By skifreak
    After 114 days, averaging an incredible daily distance of 47 km, Suunto supported athlete Patrick Sweeney has reached Boston, completing his epic...
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    By skifreak
    2015-06-06
    Who ya' gonna call (in an emergency)?
    Who ya' gonna call (in an emergency)?
    2015-06-03
    By skifreak
    With cell service at most trail heads these days and satellite phones coming down in price the ability to call for help has never been easier. But...
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    1604
    By skifreak
    2015-06-03
    Western Canada glaciers will melt away but Hydroelectricity not doomed
    Western Canada glaciers will melt away but Hydroelectricity not doomed
    2015-05-30
    By shredr
    A recent CBC article details how most western glaciers in BC and Alberta will shrink up to 70% by 2100. But this does not spell the end for...
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    By shredr
    2015-05-30
    Chris Davenport, Ted and Christy Mahon Complete Historic Colorado Centennial
    Chris Davenport, Ted and Christy Mahon Complete Historic Colorado Centennial
    2015-05-29
    By skifreak
    Ski mountaineers Chris Davenport, Ted and Christy Mahon ski the last of the 100 tallest Colorado peaks this week!   Ski mountaineering...
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    By skifreak
    2015-05-29
    Could you ski mountaineer 23,000' in under 20 hours?
    Could you ski mountaineer 23,000' in under 20 hours?
    2015-05-25
    By shredr
    A unique quest was recently accomplished and it involved two french ski mountaineers, seven 14,000' peaks, 20 hours, 65 km and 23,000' of...
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    1690
    By shredr
    2015-05-25
    Huge Ski Resort proposed for Squamish, is this a good thing?
    Huge Ski Resort proposed for Squamish, is this a good thing?
    2015-05-24
    By skifreak
    Development never stops but this doesn't mean we have to call it progress, does it? A huge ski resort is being proposed for the mountains...
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    2539
    By skifreak
    2015-05-24
    The Nomads Bus -- VIDEO
    The Nomads Bus -- VIDEO
    2015-05-21
    By admin02
    This is cool. A Belgian ski-bum couple, Tim and Vail, converted a school bus bus they picked up in Tennessee into a roaming hostel. Presumably,...
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    1699
    By admin02
    2015-05-21
    Top Six climbing knots you need to know
    Top Six climbing knots you need to know
    2015-05-20
    By skifreak
    There's a very long list of knots that you could learn but for climbing the following are what I'd consider the top six. Learn these and...
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    8639
    By Chasing snowflakes
    2015-06-10
    10 surprising facts about skiing you didn't know
    10 surprising facts about skiing you didn't know
    2015-05-18
    By shredr
    Some interesting facts about the ski biz that you likely didn't already know: #1. La Plagne is the world’s most popular ski resort with...
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    4052
    By shredr
    2015-05-18
    25 uses for duct tape on your next adventure
    25 uses for duct tape on your next adventure
    2015-05-15
    By shredr
    We all know the merits of duct tape and the million uses it has around the house but how about out in the backcountry when an emergency arrises....
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    2119
    By shredr
    2015-05-15
    Extreme Timelapse of the Matterhorn -- Video, kinda
    Extreme Timelapse of the Matterhorn -- Video, kinda
    2015-05-14
    By admin02
    If you are guessing this wasn't shot on an iphone, you are correct. Swiss photog Christian Mülhauser shot this super cool film over...
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    1869
    By admin02
    2015-05-14
    Dani Arnold Smashes Ueli Steck's Matterhorn Speed Record
    Dani Arnold Smashes Ueli Steck's Matterhorn Speed Record
    2015-05-12
    By shredr
    Records are meant to be broken and saying Dani Arnold "smashed" Uli Steck's record on the Matterhorn is an understatement. He shaved off a...
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    2774
    By shredr
    2015-05-12
    The Fisherman's Son -- Cool new Video from Patagonia
    The Fisherman's Son -- Cool new Video from Patagonia
    2015-05-07
    By admin02
    'not sure if you've all moved on from skiing yet. I'm not quite there but this film caught my eye. As well as being a compelling...
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    1563
    By admin02
    2015-05-07
    Mike Douglas Breaks Down the 2014.15 Season - VIDEO
    Mike Douglas Breaks Down the 2014.15 Season - VIDEO
    2015-04-29
    By shredr
    Mike Douglas is known as the "Godfather of freeskiing" and based in Whistler he had to endure this challenging season just like the rest of us....
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    1786
    By shredr
    2015-04-29
    Changes to Alpine Club of Canada Hut Fees and Policies
    Changes to Alpine Club of Canada Hut Fees and Policies
    2015-04-28
    By fatboy
    Some important news from the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC): If you’re planning a trip to an ACC hut, there are some policy and fee changes...
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    1977
    By fatboy
    2015-04-28
    Nepal / Everest Earthquake
    Nepal / Everest Earthquake
    2015-04-26
    By fatboy
    On April 25, a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Nepal with the epicentre being roughly 50 miles north of Kathmandu. Crumbling...
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    3967
    By fatboy
    2015-04-26
    The Climb: Preparing to Climb Mount Everest Without Oxygen - VIDEO
    The Climb: Preparing to Climb Mount Everest Without Oxygen - VIDEO
    2015-04-25
    By shredr
    The Climb is a short video about Melissa Arnot who has summited Everest five times and is one of the most decorated climbers in the world. This...
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    1611
    By shredr
    2015-04-25
    The Brothers Brower: Secret Storm - VIDEO
    The Brothers Brower: Secret Storm - VIDEO
    2015-04-22
    By shredr
    Here's what the brothers of "Brothers Brower" had to say about their latest episode: "In the pursuit of filming backcountry skiing, getting...
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    1780
    By shredr
    2015-04-22
    Winter is just beginning: \
    Winter is just beginning: \"Patagonia – Winter on The Other Side\"
    2015-04-18
    By admin
    If you're already missing winter fret-not, its just getting started on the other side of the world and Bruno Compagnet has captured all of its...
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    1864
    By admin
    2015-04-18
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