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      Skiing in Japan - Tips you need to know
      Skiing in Japan - Tips you need to know
      2013-12-08
      By skifreak
      Here's a few essential pointers for skiing in Japan, this is from our friends Caroline Van T Hoff & Julie Nieuwenhuys a couple of ski...
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      By scampergear
      2013-12-11
      'Ski buddy' sued in heli-ski death
      'Ski buddy' sued in heli-ski death
      2013-12-06
      By skifreak
      There is a rather interesting law suite before the Supreme Court of Canada this week concerning a case between the widow of a heli skier and a...
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      4337
      By scampergear
      2013-12-10
      Freeride World Tour in Revelstoke --  Teaser Vid
      Freeride World Tour in Revelstoke -- Teaser Vid
      2013-12-03
      By admin02
      A Backcountry Skiing Cananda contingent will likely be up in Revelstoke providing some fresh intel on this FWT14 event for you all. I don't...
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      1975
      By admin02
      2013-12-03
      Lonely Planet's \
      Lonely Planet's \"Best powder in the world list\"
      2013-11-27
      By admin
      Most of these locations will come as no surprise to you but there are a few that we could think to add – how about you? Our home hill of...
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      5034
      By Casey E
      2014-06-02
      New Go Pro Video: Let Me Take You to the Mountain
      New Go Pro Video: Let Me Take You to the Mountain
      2013-11-26
      By emilyanthem
      Go Pro has been coming out with some pretty amazing videos for a while now. Their new ski video from the Adventure Series is below. It's 10...
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      2491
      By emilyanthem
      2013-11-26
      Huge Gear Deals - to get ready for the season
      Huge Gear Deals - to get ready for the season
      2013-11-25
      By admin
      Our friends over at gear giant Backcountry.com have a heap of backcountry deals on at the moment to help you get ready for the upcoming season....
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      2836
      By admin
      2013-11-25
      Salomon Freeski TV -- S07 E04 VIDEO
      Salomon Freeski TV -- S07 E04 VIDEO
      2013-11-21
      By admin02
      Here's another episode from Salomon Freeski. Are they getting too high concept for their own good? Cool footage whatever the case. Much of it...
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      1890
      By admin02
      2013-11-21
      In the French Alps
      In the French Alps
      2013-11-17
      By erin2
      While the valleys of the Rhône-Alps province of France are still quite green, the mountains are starting to store up snow for the winter...
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      1727
      By admin
      2013-11-17
      Local Lads 30 seconds -- Video
      Local Lads 30 seconds -- Video
      2013-11-14
      By admin02
      Three local rippers are putting together a bunch of webisodes this coming season.This series, put on with help from our friends at ROAM Shop in...
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      1882
      By admin02
      2013-11-14
      Why Vermont's Jay Peak is so far from sucking - VIDEO
      Why Vermont's Jay Peak is so far from sucking - VIDEO
      2013-11-13
      By admin02
      Jay Peak is a great hill and one that is blessed with nice big dumps–by eastern standards, anyway. Check out this video shot today, November...
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      1730
      By admin02
      2013-11-13
      Salomon Freeski TV – Celebrates 100 Episodes. Already? — Video
      Salomon Freeski TV – Celebrates 100 Episodes. Already? — Video
      2013-11-07
      By admin02
      Yup, believe it or not, Salomon has already pumped out 100 of their webisodes. Some great ones in the mix for sure. I hope someone is collecting...
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      1788
      By admin02
      2013-11-07
      Happy Winter!
      Happy Winter!
      2013-11-03
      By KootPow
      As Halloween ends and Movember beings the Kootenays is hit with the first of many high precipitation, cold temperature days… well cold...
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      2127
      By KootPow
      2013-11-03
      Blatant Plug: Lake Louise, Sunshine, Banff and Area Guide and Routes
      Blatant Plug: Lake Louise, Sunshine, Banff and Area Guide and Routes
      2013-11-01
      By admin02
      Looks like the snow is about to hit our little mountain town of Nelson, BC. It's funny how a coming winter storm polarizes people. Either...
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      2206
      By admin02
      2013-11-01
      Touring Vs the Ski Hill
      Touring Vs the Ski Hill
      2013-10-30
      By TH
      So the other day my partner and I engaged in the annual "are you buying a pass for the ski hill" discussion. We ponder and pontificate, weigh the...
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      4295
      By JF
      2013-11-02
      Ski Mont Blanc Summiters
      2013-10-29
      By smbs
      A new page on face book has been launched : Ski Mont Blanc Summiters. The top of western europe... Chamonix ! You are a Ski Mont Blanc...
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      1638
      By smbs
      2013-10-29
      Euro Dubstep Ski Mountaineering -- Video
      Euro Dubstep Ski Mountaineering -- Video
      2013-10-28
      By admin02
      Nothing quite like a little aggro dubstep to get the juices flowing on a Monday morning, eh? This is shot in the "sudtirol" and highlights a super...
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      1814
      By admin02
      2013-10-28
      Telemarcoeur -- Trailer Vid
      Telemarcoeur -- Trailer Vid
      2013-10-27
      By admin02
      For those of you opting for free heels, here's a little vid to get you stoked. And, if your french language skills are rusty, "coeur" means...
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      1660
      By admin02
      2013-10-27
      Into the Mind of a Sherpa...Interview with Eric
      Into the Mind of a Sherpa...Interview with Eric
      2013-10-25
      By wildearthadventures
      Okay, so you have seen the movie, right? No?! Well jump on I-Tunes and download one of the most anticipated ski movies of the season. It's a...
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      1945
      By Powder Creek Lodge
      2013-10-27
      Salomon Freeski Season Seven, Episode Two -- Video
      Salomon Freeski Season Seven, Episode Two -- Video
      2013-10-24
      By admin02
      Here's another installment from the Salomon Freeski program. Pretty cool gig for these guys. "We'll fly you around the world for a wicked...
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      1594
      By admin02
      2013-10-24
      Where to start
      2013-10-24
      By mojo43
      Hello forum members, I live in Ottawa. A three hour drive from Lake Placid and Tremblant etc.. I would really like to start getting into...
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      2039
      By JF
      2013-11-02
      Ski Touring Lodge Trip for Spring Break
      Ski Touring Lodge Trip for Spring Break
      2013-10-24
      By Summit Mountain Guides
      Enjoy your time off this March spring break, touring up at remote Ice Creek lodge with experienced and local mountain guide David Lussier. Earn...
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      1761
      By Summit Mountain Guides
      2013-10-24
      3rd Annual SROAMAZING RACE
      3rd Annual SROAMAZING RACE
      2013-10-19
      By KootPow
      Nelson BC is home to Selkirk College's Ski Resort Operation & Area Management Program which annually produces new backcountry...
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      1889
      By KootPow
      2013-10-19
      Black Diamond Jetforce Airbag Scoop– VIDEO and more.
      Black Diamond Jetforce Airbag Scoop– VIDEO and more.
      2013-10-17
      By admin02
      At the SIA show in Denver last year, it was no big secret that both BD and Arc'teryx were coming out with avalanche airbags. There were...
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      1774
      By admin02
      2013-10-17
      2013 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival
      2013 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival
      2013-10-16
      By TH
      The bad news is, this morning in Lake Louise, I woke up to wet sloppy snow on the ground. Oh well, it's a two coffee morning and time to hang...
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      1730
      By TH
      2013-10-16
      Resorts are opening in Colo.
      Resorts are opening in Colo.
      2013-10-14
      By admin02
      Guess what they are doing in Colorado? A Basin is officially open. Lucky folk. Happy Thanksgiving, eh. May your local resort open soon too!
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      1500
      By admin02
      2013-10-14
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