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      Quebec region
      2015-11-22
      By
      Hey ! I'm studying in Montreal and I'm looking for partners to go skiing in the Quebec region this winter. PM me if interested ! Gaelle
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      2455
      By Christopher Boivin
      2017-01-29
      Calgary Area Intermediate Ski Touring
      2015-11-22
      By Wayne Gilraine
      Hi: Anyone interested in hooking up for an exploratory trip of only intermediate difficulty (mostly staying out of complex terrain) in the...
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      3395
      By Wayne Gilraine
      2015-11-29
      Rogers Pass Revelstoke area
      2015-11-09
      By
      I've been splitboarding for 3 years and have my AST1 and I'm looking for some people that would like to get together and tour the Rogers...
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      2016-01-02
      Powder King, Jasper, Tumbler Ridge. based out of grande prairie
      2015-10-25
      By
      hello, im based out of grande prairie alberta currently. Im looking for anyone who wants to check out some backcountry around Powder King in the...
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      4231
      By
      2015-11-08
      Wapta Traverse, March-April 2016
      2015-10-12
      By
      I am coming out to visit family in Banff for a couple of weeks sometime in March or April and I am looking to hook up with people to do the Wapta...
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      2333
      By
      2015-10-12
      Kimberley
      2015-09-21
      By
      Hey! New to the area and would love to get some turns in with anybody. I have AST 1 and a well-used sled. Pumped to experience the Kootenay...
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      2374
      By
      2015-09-21
      Ski touring chic chocs
      2015-09-17
      By
      I am planning a trip to the chic chocs for one week this christmas break (roughly from December 27th to January 4th).  At the moment I plan...
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      3649
      By
      2015-11-24
      Whistler Area regular touring partner(s)
      2015-04-02
      By dbimaging
      Hey guys, Been touring for about 3 years, got AST1, live in the Whistler area and have a car. My regular touring partner took off to Banff....
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      2579
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      2016-02-01
      Gulmarg/J&K India ski tour February 2016 looking for partners..
      2015-03-15
      By dromo_mania
      I am considering a trip to Gulmarg for February 2016 and have been to a few websites about the area. http://www.skigulmarg.com ,...
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      3552
      By dromo_mania
      2016-01-28
      SPOTS ARE NOW SOLD 20% off or best offer! Selkirk Lodge, BC April 11-18th, 2015 2 spots available Guided & Catered!
      2015-02-26
      By Bacongirl
      Spots have been SOLD.  Thanks! NOW 20% OFF!! $1,900/person or best reasonable offer. Selkirk is at the same elevation as Sorcerer on...
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      3391
      By kevin
      2015-03-31
      Whistler: Mar. 6 or 8, beginner backcountry partner
      2015-02-16
      By PhilipRies
      Hello! I'm looking for a partner or small group for some backcountry exploration in the Whistler area on Fri. March 6 or Sun. March 8. Nothing...
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      3040
      By georgeS
      2015-03-18
      Squamish Whistler Duffey Lake area
      2015-02-12
      By ben974972
      Hi my name is Ben i'm french and new in the area. I've been to Elfin Lakes to ride Gargoyles a couple of time but that's it. I...
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      2579
      By ben974972
      2015-02-12
      Nelson area touring for four Kiwis late Feb 2015
      2015-02-12
      By georgemoran@xtra.co.nz
      We are 2 couples staying in Nelson between the 22nd and 27th February, and Rossland between the 28th Feb and 4th March. We have extensive touring...
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      2325
      By georgemoran@xtra.co.nz
      2015-02-12
      Coquihalla/Manning Park
      2015-02-10
      By cwsnowpro
      This guy, former guide/patroller/instructor is in his mid 50's and needs a ski bud. I spend my days off from my job as a paramedic in...
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      4037
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      2016-07-11
      Meadow Hut, March 21-28. Come share the pow!!
      2015-02-09
      By RBro52
      Howdy folks I have a partially filled ski week at Golden Alpine Holiday's Meadow Hut during the week March 21-28. We're looking...
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      2799
      By RBro52
      2015-02-20
      Japow Anyone?
      2015-01-23
      By Top Out
      Hey everyone this is my first post but I have been lurking for some time. I will get right to it, a friend and I were all pumped on going to...
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      2834
      By robertmerlin
      2015-02-01
      Revelstoke/Malakwa Touring
      2015-01-16
      By Moose_W
      Hi, I am interested in earning some turns in Rogers Pass/Revelstoke/Malakwa area.  I am a strong skier, have all my avy gear as well as a...
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      2587
      By Hal Hanlon
      2015-01-23
      Holiday Conditions
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      2015-01-05
      By Jake
      From the West Kootneys to the Rockies it's not yet a dream season. Snow pillow data, Alberta seems to be flirting with the bottom quartile. As...
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      2099
      By Jake
      2015-01-05
      Touring Nelson area 8th of Jan
      2015-01-05
      By Ulla
      Hey there, I am a splitboarder with intermediate touring experience (about 25 trips in the backcountry the past few years) and avalanche...
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      1996
      By Ulla
      2015-01-05
      Whitewater Area Split Boarding
      2014-12-26
      By triple333
      Hi, I'm new to touring, but have taken both the avy basics and AST 1 course through Whitewater. Also new to split boarding, as I have...
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      1
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      2548
      By nicksee
      2015-01-13
      Splitboarder in Banff/Lake Louise/Golden/Revelstoke area
      2014-12-23
      By mikenator5000
      My name is Mike, age 29, and from Los Angeles.  I will be in the Banff/Lake Louise/Golden/Revelstoke area the 25th through the 2nd with no...
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      2
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      2493
      By mikenator5000
      2014-12-23
      skitouring partner in Banff
      2014-12-22
      By sebastien
      I will be in Banff until dec 26 and looking for skitouring partners in the area. French alpine club skitouring guide, 36 years old, 20 years...
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      2
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      2433
      By bekks
      2015-01-11
      looking for Skiers based in Grande Prairie to ski Tumbler ridge/Powder king/Jasper.
      2014-12-21
      By Teneighty
      Title says it all!  I have all the Avi gear with level 1 done twice but all my ski partners keep disappearing!  Looking to meet up with...
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      2
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      2568
      By kyle rowe
      2015-01-10
      Looking for a Skitouring Partner
      2014-12-12
      By ralph.ch
      Hi, I'm from Switzerland and for Holidays in Banff. I'd like to go Skitouring everyday. I'm tour-guide in the swiss alpine club....
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      1
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      2262
      By sebastien
      2014-12-22
      Castlegar Backcountry Buddy touring have Saturday Sunday, Monday OFF
      2014-12-08
      By drtibber
      Looking for safety minded person with AST1,AST2.  I have have CAA level 1 and snowmobile.
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      1980
      By drtibber
      2014-12-08
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