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    Can waxing your skis be bad for your health?
    Can waxing your skis be bad for your health?
    2014-11-30
    By skifreak
    A rather interesting story from Environmental Health News about the health implications of waxing your skis. While this does not apply to everyone...
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    By skifreak
    2014-11-30
    This Black Friday, Invest in Something you Already Own
    This Black Friday, Invest in Something you Already Own
    2014-11-25
    By emilyanthem
    The shopping madness of Black Friday is just around the corner. Instead of bingeing on a bunch of discounted stuff you may or may not need, try...
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    1910
    By emilyanthem
    2014-11-25
    Ski Touring in Antarctica
    Ski Touring in Antarctica
    2014-11-24
    By Powder Creek Lodge
    My wife and I just returned from a three week ski mountaineering trip to Antarctica with Ice Axe Expeditions.  What an amazing place to...
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    2347
    By Andree
    2014-11-26
    DPS Cinematic S01E02 -- The Shadow Campaign. Whitewash -- Video
    DPS Cinematic S01E02 -- The Shadow Campaign. Whitewash -- Video
    2014-11-20
    By admin02
    Here's the latest from DPS Cinematic, Gore and OR. Shot last season in the middle of a ten-day storm at Mt. Baker, WA. Wow. It really manages...
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    2005
    By admin02
    2014-11-21
    MHW Ghost Whisperer
    MHW Ghost Whisperer
    2014-11-19
    By angrysasquatch
    Been using my new Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer a bunch during this cold snap. Super light, super-packable warmth. Due to a navigation snafu,...
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    1665
    By angrysasquatch
    2014-11-19
    Winter in the Rockies Eh? Or not?
    Winter in the Rockies Eh? Or not?
    2014-11-19
    By Jake
    Seems Mother Nature has a digestive issue... she's not dumping and she's not puking. Snow in September and then......
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    2132
    By Jake
    2014-11-20
    wannabe beginner seeking knowledge
    2014-11-18
    By xcaret
    Hi, I joined a few minutes ago,and it's about time! I've been stumbling around not knowing what to buy etc. I'm a retired guy who...
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    2248
    By Ray
    2014-11-29
    Win a backcountry skiing adventure from Canadian Adventure Company to Mallard Lodge
    Win a backcountry skiing adventure from Canadian Adventure Company to Mallard Lodge
    2014-11-17
    By admin
    Win a three-day backcountry skiing adventure this winter with Canadian Adventure Company!  The recently opened Mallard Mountain Lodge,...
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    58684
    By admin
    2014-12-29
    Give back to Rogers Pass
    Give back to Rogers Pass
    2014-11-17
    By Douglas
    We did it everyone! THANK YOU! Now how would you like a FREE MAP FOR ROGERS PASS and help to give back to the place that gives us so much...
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    1669
    By Douglas
    2014-11-17
    Days of my Youth does not disappoint
    Days of my Youth does not disappoint
    2014-11-16
    By admin
    Nelson BC is no stranger to ski movie premiers. The fourth premier this season to stoke our fire for winter was presented by Red Bull Media House...
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    By admin
    2014-11-16
    Powder Alert
    Powder Alert
    2014-11-14
    By admin
    EPIC ALERTS HOISTED- OREGON, IDAHO, WYOMING, COLORADO Summary: EPIC alerts are rare!  Heavy snow is falling over the Oregon Cascades this...
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    2045
    By admin
    2014-11-14
    Avalanche Engineers - Movie
    Avalanche Engineers - Movie
    2014-11-14
    By skifreak
    We’re all aware of how instabilities in the snow pack cause massive avalanches but have you ever taken the time to think about things on a...
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    2190
    By skifreak
    2014-11-14
    Your Quick Guide To Skiing Etiquette
    Your Quick Guide To Skiing Etiquette
    2014-11-12
    By shredr
    Ever wonder what the rules of the resort are? They seem to be pretty self explanatory but always good to know those that are not published by the...
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    2278
    By AK Jack
    2014-11-16
    Video: David McColm, The Night Watchman
    Video: David McColm, The Night Watchman
    2014-11-11
    By emilyanthem
    Meteorological photographer David McColm is part of Whistler Blackcomb's brand new Beyond Video Series. I don't know about you, but I...
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    2038
    By emilyanthem
    2014-11-11
    Early season  Revelstoke
    Early season Revelstoke
    2014-11-10
    By Chasing snowflakes
    November 2nd 2014 Early season skiing is always a favorite. Everything about it is great, you are so that excited you can't get to...
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    2893
    By Chasing snowflakes
    2014-11-10
    Rogers Pass Guidebook Kickstarter
    Rogers Pass Guidebook Kickstarter
    2014-11-06
    By Douglas
    Want to get your hands on a sweet new guidebook for Rogers Pass? Well, I really want to get it into your hands but I need your help to do that....
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    1744
    By Douglas
    2014-11-06
    GoPro Afterglow Edit -- Video
    GoPro Afterglow Edit -- Video
    2014-11-06
    By admin02
    OK...we thought Aterglow--a short film from Sweetgrass Productions--was pretty cool. We may even like this a little more.  Perhaps one of the...
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    2155
    By admin
    2014-11-07
    Old Growth in Port Renfrew
    Old Growth in Port Renfrew
    2014-11-04
    By goinupthegranby
    I've been meaning to start sharing some of my adventures in this forum, so here goes my first post! I was out in Victoria in mid October and...
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    4150
    By goinupthegranby
    2014-11-08
    Rogers Pass Ski Club
    Rogers Pass Ski Club
    2014-11-04
    By Douglas
    The Rogers Pass Ski Club has become a reality! We're working on the final deets and then we'll announce the AGM. We're hoping that you...
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    1855
    By Douglas
    2014-11-17
    WIN tickets to see MSP's Days Of My Youth
    WIN tickets to see MSP's Days Of My Youth
    2014-10-31
    By admin
    DEADLINE EXTENDED. Match Stick Production’s new film ‘Days Of My Youth – An Epic Ski Movie’  has been two years in...
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    2
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    2232
    By dromo_mania
    2014-10-31
    Grab your rock skis and head for the hills!
    Grab your rock skis and head for the hills!
    2014-10-28
    By Crowman
    I would say conditions were variable, but we still managed to have a terrific weekend filled with tentative turns, everything must go yard sales...
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    1975
    By Chasing snowflakes
    2014-10-29
    Geobackcountry Book Release Campaign
    2014-10-27
    By GravyDavey
    Uptracks, Bootpacks, And Bushwhacks  By Douglas Sproul Book Release Campaign has begun.  Check out Details On...
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    1753
    By RaphMRN
    2014-10-29
    Some Thing Else: A Backcountry Ski Film
    Some Thing Else: A Backcountry Ski Film
    2014-10-27
    By admin
    The Powderwhores are at it again. This is their 10th film and they are still trying to get it right. This time they combine ho-hum locations with...
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    1963
    By admin
    2014-10-27
    Glueless skins?
    2014-10-26
    By nayrevets
    I bought a pair of Swiss Army issue skis with skins.  ($20!)  The skins have several metal clips down the sides in addition to the tip...
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    2
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    1929
    By nayrevets
    2014-10-27
    Greg Hill by the numbers
    Greg Hill by the numbers
    2014-10-24
    By admin
    Last March Greg Hill went on a quest, he wanted to ski tour 100,000 metres in the month of March. He succeeded and here's what it looked...
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    2295
    By admin
    2014-10-24
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