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    Chris Davenport's skiing adventures lead him into Hall of Fame
    Chris Davenport's skiing adventures lead him into Hall of Fame
    2015-04-14
    By admin
    I've had the pleasure of meeting Chris a few times at various trade shows and was impressed by how he didn't take himself too seriously, a...
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    1895
    By admin
    2015-04-14
    Which Type of Skier Are You?
    Which Type of Skier Are You?
    2015-04-12
    By shredr
    We can all be categorized into a few types of skiers, there's the "All gear no idea" skier, the "Ski Chic" skier, the "Seasonaire" skier, the...
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    2198
    By shredr
    2015-04-12
    How to poop in the woods - VIDEO
    How to poop in the woods - VIDEO
    2015-04-11
    By shredr
    Many people who venture out into the backcountry go ill prepared and having to poop out in the woods can be a confusing and sometimes traumatic...
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    3130
    By shredr
    2015-04-11
    Salomon Freeski TV, Season 8, Episode 12: Toyland - VIDEO
    Salomon Freeski TV, Season 8, Episode 12: Toyland - VIDEO
    2015-04-07
    By admin
    The real world of urban jibbing and the not-so real world of toys collide in Toyland. Let your imagination run wild while watching the the final...
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    1744
    By admin
    2015-04-07
    Canadian Adventure Company's Mallard Mountain Lodge has had Winter all Winter - and more to come!
    2015-04-06
    By Canadian Adventure Company
    Many thanks to Backcountryskiingcanada for running a contest for us earlier this year, with the winner receiving a  trip to Mallard Mountain...
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    2314
    By mgmarshall
    2015-04-08
    A BIG Thank You to Marker & Backcountry Skiing Canada
    A BIG Thank You to Marker & Backcountry Skiing Canada
    2015-04-06
    By nicolashaimitch
    Just wanting to send a big shout out to Backcountry Skiing Canada and Marker for my wicked new (and needed) Marker goggles! I was a lucky winner...
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    1913
    By nicolashaimitch
    2015-04-06
    Found: Helmet at A.O. Wheeler Hut
    2015-04-04
    By cannud
    I recovered a helmet that had been lurking in the Wheeler Hut for at least eight days, if not longer. It hung on a post for the three days I was...
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    1944
    By cannud
    2015-04-04
    Winter Found: Mount Carlyle Lodge
    Winter Found: Mount Carlyle Lodge
    2015-04-04
    By admin
    After a less than stellar winter the Backcountry Skiing Canada crew found winter this week at Mount Carlyle Lodge where we received 65cm of snow...
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    2354
    By Chasing snowflakes
    2015-04-05
    Mount Carlyle Lodge has the goods
    Mount Carlyle Lodge has the goods
    2015-04-02
    By admin
    The Backcountry Skiing Canada Crew is spending the week up at Mount Carlyle Lodge trying to find the last hurrah of winter after a season that has...
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    2210
    By admin
    2015-04-02
    WINNER of an Arc’teryx Lithic Comp Jacket & Pants
    WINNER of an Arc’teryx Lithic Comp Jacket & Pants
    2015-04-01
    By admin
    Thanks to everyone who entered our draw for an Arc’teryx Lithic Comp Jacket & Pants. If you didn't win this time around be sure to...
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    2534
    By SkiDadle
    2015-04-01
    Hiking season is almost here, do you know how to pack a pack? - VIDEO
    Hiking season is almost here, do you know how to pack a pack? - VIDEO
    2015-03-31
    By admin
    There is a tried and true method for packing your pack for your next adventure, be it hiking or ski touring - they both follow the same rules....
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    3331
    By admin
    2015-03-31
    JUNE TURNS?
    2015-03-26
    By WOLFROMphoto
    Greetings, I have two weeks off in early June and am considering heading up to Canada to ski couloirs and rock climb. Considering the strange...
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    2258
    By Chasing snowflakes
    2015-04-05
    ONE WEEK LEFT: Win an Arc’teryx Lithic Comp Jacket & Pants
    ONE WEEK LEFT: Win an Arc’teryx Lithic Comp Jacket & Pants
    2015-03-23
    By admin
    Enter over here each and every day to increase your odds of winning, we'll be picking a winner March 30th 2015, so get entering...
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    2146
    By admin
    2015-03-23
    SALOMON FREESKI TV: Ruapehu - VIDEO
    SALOMON FREESKI TV: Ruapehu - VIDEO
    2015-03-18
    By admin
    The volcanoes of Tongariro National Park in NZ mark the most treasured spot in all of Maori culture and Mike Douglas, Chris Rubens, and Josh Daiek...
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    1811
    By admin
    2015-03-18
    Thanks Mountain Hardwear!
    Thanks Mountain Hardwear!
    2015-03-16
    By tabbott
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    1817
    By tabbott
    2015-03-16
    Bonnington Mar. 2015
    2015-03-15
    By woodz_man2001
    Got the Bonnington huts booked for the end of march.  Anyone been out there?  Live near there?  Know anything about the conditions...
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    2209
    By shredr
    2015-03-15
    Very Sad News: Robson Gmoser dies in avalanche
    Very Sad News: Robson Gmoser dies in avalanche
    2015-03-12
    By admin
    It has been learned that the person who died in the avalanche on Tuesday afternoon near Sorcerer Lodge, a remote ski cabin near Golden, B.C., was...
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    4921
    By admin
    2015-03-12
    Thank you Backcountryskiingcanada.com and RAB!
    Thank you Backcountryskiingcanada.com and RAB!
    2015-03-09
    By one4adventure
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    By one4adventure
    2015-03-09
    Atomic Airtime - MOVIE
    Atomic Airtime - MOVIE
    2015-03-09
    By admin
    Atomic just released their rather hypnotic Airtime Movie which is shot on location in Japan, or as they now call it JaPOW. If you are starved for...
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    1940
    By admin
    2015-03-09
    Salomon and Atomic to launch the Mountain Academy
    Salomon and Atomic to launch the Mountain Academy
    2015-03-07
    By admin
    Atomic and Salomon have partnered to create the Mountain Academy, an online avalanche safety course that’s designed to be a supplement to...
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    2870
    By admin
    2015-03-07
    Thanks Suunto!
    Thanks Suunto!
    2015-03-05
    By alkeller
    Just wanted to say thanks to Suunto for donating this amazing watch for a drawprize at the Coldsmoke Powderfest. It really is awesome and I will...
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    1899
    By alkeller
    2015-03-05
    Thank you Marker!
    Thank you Marker!
    2015-03-04
    By plocke
    Thank you Marker for giving away these sweet goggles at the Kootenay Cold Smooke Powder fest at Whitewater!
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    1900
    By plocke
    2015-03-04
    Salomon Freeski TV: Cortina - VIDEO
    Salomon Freeski TV: Cortina - VIDEO
    2015-03-04
    By admin
    Season 8 of Salomon's Freeski TV continues with the Episode 10 called "Cortina". It takes place in Cortina D'Ampezzo,...
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    1849
    By admin
    2015-03-04
    Win an Arcteryx Lithic Comp Jacket & Pants
    Win an Arcteryx Lithic Comp Jacket & Pants
    2015-03-02
    By admin
    This comp is now closed and we have drawn a winner over here. Thanks to all who entered and be sure to stay tuned for our next comp. Enter...
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    39
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    20104
    By hbgmysite
    2015-04-06
    Coast Range Beta Please
    2015-02-28
    By GavinB
    Hi, my wife & I will be skiing in the Coast range for the first time from March 8th for 2 weeks.  Any beta for the Garibaldi Provincial...
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    2
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    2749
    By GavinB
    2015-02-28
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