BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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General Talk
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2013-01-25The bottomless mid-December 2012 storm cycle in the Kootenays seemed like a distant memory. It had not snowed in a painfully long time...replies0views2886
2013-01-25
2013-01-23To keep everyone even more up to date on everything backcountry skiing related we have partnered with the good folks at Backcountry Magazine to...replies0views3196
2013-01-23
2013-01-23The Expose Yourself Photo & Video Comp is roaring along and this months heat ends on Jan 31st which gives you one more week to qualify so be...replies0views1876
2013-01-232013-01-21This year I had the pleasure of ringing in 2013 with seven fantastic friends in the heart of the Kootenays. We stayed out at the Wildhorse Lodge,...replies0views1963
2013-01-21
2013-01-21Almost two months ago part of the Backcountry Skiing Canada team returned from a month long trip to Nepal where we climbed a 20,000' peak...replies0views1954
2013-01-212013-01-20I wrote a super nice text the first time but I lost it! It was inspired and toughtfull. ah. the second one never has the same feel to it! We...replies1views1975
2013-01-23
2013-01-20Burnie Glacier, accessed via Smithers, was a week-long unforgettable journey and my first ski touring adventure ever. It was the...replies0views2127
2013-01-20
2013-01-19The leaves are changing colour. There is a distinct chill in the air. The sights and sounds of fall invade our daily lives. For some this time...replies0views2115
2013-01-192013-01-19Just after christmas the conditions in the east Kootenays got good. The avalanche rating dropped to low's all around, which led to alot of...replies1views2265
2013-01-192013-01-18Travelling through the backcountry is like moving through a dream. Images and sounds are constantly interpreted and expressed, I'm overthrown...replies2views4272
2013-01-192013-01-18Great news! This winter, the "Parc national de la Gaspésie" has authorized new wonderfull skiing areas in the Chic-Chocs. Locals have been...replies0views2427
2013-01-182013-01-17FOUND: I found some backcountry gear on the sled trail that goes into Sitkum Creek / Alpine Basin area. It appears to have fallen off a sled a...replies0views1777
2013-01-17
2013-01-17Unfortunately they no longer manufacture the K-tel Super Slider Sno-Skates and I have some how manged to lose mine growing up. If they were still...replies0views9540
2013-01-172013-01-16For our 7th day in a row of skiing in the Chic-Chocs moutains in Gaspésie, Québec, we decided to try another spot called "Mont...replies1views2339
2013-01-172013-01-15What a great way to celebrate the new year: A wonderfull day telemarking and skiing in 60cm of fresh powder snow in the Chic-Chocs moutains! I...replies0views1976
2013-01-15
2013-01-15Salomon just released episode 8 of their FreeSki TV Series, this one features Chris Rubens & Mike Henitiuk heading to Austria which is known...replies1views1853
2013-01-152013-01-15Photos on the way up and video on the way down is how most of my BC days go. Whichever format it is it can be very difficult to overcome the voice...replies0views2101
2013-01-152013-01-13I could call this your typical Kootenay adventure, but where would the fun be in that. Being whisked away into Ski Land for an epic 4 day hut...replies1views4891
2013-01-23
2013-01-13The holidays are all about family, friends… and skiing if you are in my family! Unfortunately my parents are getting older and can't...replies0views2027
2013-01-13
2013-01-12We have completed the upgrade of the Backcountry Skiing Canada Store and it now contains a variety of 12 maps and guides, including our very own...replies0views2117
2013-01-12
2013-01-10'All I can' was a huge success for the Sherpas but by far the most talked about segment was the urban ski scene filmed in trail and (right...replies0views3155
2013-01-10
2013-01-09I was going to go with "Heard you like to ski Pow". But it seems that's taken. So I'll default to the more kitschy "Deep Week". The snow...replies3views1854
2013-01-09
2013-01-07Heat number one came to a close Dec 31st 2012, so we locked ourselves in a small window-less room and argued over the top six qualifiers until...replies3views3019
2013-01-11
2013-01-06Seems like the time of year to reflect. Here's a look back at our past four seasons. Fall 2011 to Fall 2012. Happy New Year...replies0views1768
2013-01-06
2013-01-06Eric Hjorleifson at sunrise lodge with 4FRNT skis and a little vid called "LIFE". Cornice slides and water transport are but a few of the...replies0views2765
2013-01-06
