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      Behind the Scenes with Powderwhore - VIDEO
      Behind the Scenes with Powderwhore - VIDEO
      2012-08-08
      By hipsterandjane
      As trailer season for the new ski films is approaching, I thought this one was kind of interesting because it gives a little bit more perspective...
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      By hipsterandjane
      2012-08-08
      Kokanee Glacier Traverse
      Kokanee Glacier Traverse
      2012-08-07
      By admin
      Aug 3rd and 4th we headed into Kokanee Glacier park which is within spitting distance of Nelson BC. The original plan was to climb the Keyhole and...
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      8077
      By admin
      2012-08-07
      Let it Ride -The Craig Kelly Story - Full Movie
      Let it Ride -The Craig Kelly Story - Full Movie
      2012-08-05
      By hipsterandjane
      Just found "Let it Ride - The Craig Kelly Story" is available in full on You Tube.  It is a great history lesson on the early years of...
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      3538
      By hipsterandjane
      2012-08-05
      INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO W/ RAB WEEK 12
      INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO W/ RAB WEEK 12
      2012-08-03
      By Innate
      We are EXTENDING this weeks comp until next Friday (Aug 10th) to give everyone time to submit an image and captions showing us where you would...
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      2226
      By admin
      2012-08-03
      INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP WEEK 12 ENTRY
      INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP WEEK 12 ENTRY
      2012-08-02
      By Scoffers88
      I would use the Rab Soft Shell to cover up some of my Australian friends, some things should never be seen!
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      2021
      By Scoffers88
      2012-08-02
      MSP's Superheroes of Stoke - VIDEO
      MSP's Superheroes of Stoke - VIDEO
      2012-08-02
      By skifreak
      A healthy dose of ski trailers are slowly populating the web and MSP has offered up the much anticipated 'Superheroes of Stoke'. Have a...
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      2911
      By skifreak
      2012-08-02
      Tuesday's Avalanche rescue tip from MacGyver - VIDEO
      Tuesday's Avalanche rescue tip from MacGyver - VIDEO
      2012-07-31
      By fatboy
      This video is a good example of what not to do. From start to finish MacGyver breaks all the rules but he still manages to come out alive (no...
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      2147
      By fatboy
      2012-07-31
      INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP w RAB OUTDOOR CLOTHING/ WEEK 12
      INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP w RAB OUTDOOR CLOTHING/ WEEK 12
      2012-07-30
      By Innate
      We are STOKED to have UK-based RAB OUTDOOR CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT on board this week!  WIN a men's BOREAS pull-on ($95 CAD) OR...
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      4909
      By lindzmalone
      2012-08-10
      The Gift with Chic Scott - video
      The Gift with Chic Scott - video
      2012-07-27
      By Zorba
      Here's a cool little "meditation" featuring legendary backcountry skier and mountaineer Chic Scott:
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      2125
      By Zorba
      2012-07-27
      INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 11 Winner
      INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 11 Winner
      2012-07-27
      By Innate
      Congrats Mike 91129 You WIN a set of CARAVAN compartments, a VIAM athletic bottle and a Kaze Vaccuum insulated mug! We too...
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      2469
      By Innate
      2012-07-27
      Innate Comp entry - week 11
      Innate Comp entry - week 11
      2012-07-25
      By Mike
      In the warm months I spend my time biking. This past weekend I participated in my first 24 Hours of Adrenalin race. It was an amazing experience...
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      1899
      By Mike
      2012-07-25
      Backcountry Skiing in Australia - VIDEO (really?)
      Backcountry Skiing in Australia - VIDEO (really?)
      2012-07-25
      By powder
      Yes, it's true. Australia not only has snow, mountains and chair-lifts but a pretty healthy backcountry skiing culture. Having seen the...
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      2331
      By powder
      2012-07-25
      INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 11
      INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 11
      2012-07-23
      By Innate
      Summer has kicked into high gear! What do you pass your time with until the next fluffy snow fall? Share an image of your favourite summer...
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      By Innate
      2012-07-23
      Lake Placid 46'ers
      Lake Placid 46'ers
      2012-07-21
      By admin
      The Lake Placid region of upstate New York is in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains and provides some of the best hiking in the east, if not...
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      2695
      By admin
      2012-07-21
      Wednesday's Roner Vison: Broken Femurs And Flying Oskars - VIDEO
      Wednesday's Roner Vison: Broken Femurs And Flying Oskars - VIDEO
      2012-07-18
      By skifreak
      If you haven't seen this video it's worth a view. It's one in a series which follows the adventures of Oskar, the soon to be next big...
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      1733
      By skifreak
      2012-07-18
      INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 10
      INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 10
      2012-07-16
      By Innate
      The Innate Caravan Compartments offer effective durability and functionality and this week you can WIN a set of 3 (msrp $93) of these to test for...
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      2684
      By Innate
      2012-07-16
      Solitaire weekly installment from Sweetgrass ~ VIDEO
      Solitaire weekly installment from Sweetgrass ~ VIDEO
      2012-07-15
      By crystaline
      Here's another well shot short from the Sweetgrass guys. On location in South American backcountry. Bravo. 
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      1973
      By crystaline
      2012-07-15
      INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 9 WINNER!
      INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 9 WINNER!
      2012-07-13
      By Innate
      Summer is here or is it? This week we wanted to see images of your summer ski adventures! Skiing in t-shirts, sun glasses and sun hats is what...
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      2629
      By Innate
      2012-07-13
      Innate Stoke Summer Photo comp.
      Innate Stoke Summer Photo comp.
      2012-07-12
      By John Monks
      Summer skiing in the Idaho Selkirks. Beehive Lakes Basin, upper Pack River. 
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      2158
      By John Monks
      2012-07-12
      Summer Stoke Photo
      Summer Stoke Photo
      2012-07-11
      By mhofmannskis
      Summer skiing on Vancouver Island.  Summit of 5040 Peak with Triple Peak in the background.  Superb spring conditions but the snow is...
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      2438
      By Innate
      2012-07-14
      BD CEO and founder steps down from Utah Ski & Board Industry in protest
      BD CEO and founder steps down from Utah Ski & Board Industry in protest
      2012-07-11
      By Zorba
      Challenging times for backcountry access in light of Utah Govoner Herbert's aim to open up Federally protected lands to drilling and...
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      2030
      By skifreak
      2012-07-11
      WTF - Thankfully the 80's are long over.
      WTF - Thankfully the 80's are long over.
      2012-07-11
      By fatboy
      This was a bad idea then and still is, but at least now we can all have a good laugh over how incredibly bizarre this was. Thanks to Warren Miller...
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      By fatboy
      2012-07-11
      Sweetgrass Productions On the Road Episode VIII - Tres Volcanes - VIDEO
      Sweetgrass Productions On the Road Episode VIII - Tres Volcanes - VIDEO
      2012-07-10
      By
      The series continues: ON THE ROAD WITH SOLITAIRE is a 12-part web series following Sweetgrass Productions in the making of their 2-year project,...
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      0
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      1997
      By
      2012-07-10
      Innate Summer Stoke Photo Comp
      Innate Summer Stoke Photo Comp
      2012-07-09
      By dzpow
      Misty Range early June mornin' getting after the Storm Mountain Couloir               Feeling...
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      2174
      By dzpow
      2012-07-10
      INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 9
      INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 9
      2012-07-09
      By Innate
      Summer is here or is it? To all you out there who are still heading to the mountains with your trusty skis in hand we salute you. Show us what...
      replies
      0
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      2686
      By Innate
      2012-07-09
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