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      Jasper and Willmore anyone?
      2014-10-15
      By SkiDadle
      Does no one tour north of the Ice Fields or is this another of those Calgary forums that forbids any mention of anything for those of us...
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      5032
      By 2wheeler
      2014-10-15
      Collier Peak 13/09/2014
      Collier Peak 13/09/2014
      2014-09-27
      By angrysasquatch
      Yep, leave it to the rockies to bring ridiculous conditions mid-September. Video of rockin alpine pow face and ascent...
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      3463
      By skifreak
      2014-09-27
      First turns of 2014-15 - SOAP BOX - get the stoke going
      First turns of 2014-15 - SOAP BOX - get the stoke going
      2014-09-03
      By trevdingman
      September 3, 2014 We had a rainfall warning in Canmore so I pulled out the fair weather carpenter card today.  Called up a locals weekend...
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      5593
      By awatchman
      2014-11-01
      Utah resort ownership wrangling.
      Utah resort ownership wrangling.
      2014-05-29
      By admin02
      New backcountryskiingcanada.com friend Marc Peruzzi, just wrote a great piece on the shenanigans in the Utah resort world for Outsideonline. ...
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      4267
      By admin02
      2014-05-29
      May
      May
      2014-05-29
      By Jake
      May has brought with it all four seasons. Big snow, big sun, big rain, and everything inbetween. Weather in the Rockies… Bring...
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      2969
      By Jake
      2014-05-30
      3/4 Couloir
      3/4 Couloir
      2014-05-15
      By Shredmasterplus
      Went out on a little spring mission to bag this classic a few days ago. So much fun lots of good snow and amazing views. super long line extremely...
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      2
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      9336
      By Shredmasterplus
      2014-05-15
      Thanks Northface for the Thermobal Jacket!!!
      Thanks Northface for the Thermobal Jacket!!!
      2014-05-08
      By Shredmasterplus
      Well, just recieved my jacket about a week ago. Been meaning to post up a thank you to north face but just keep getting busy on trips and such....
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      3429
      By Shredmasterplus
      2014-05-08
      SOAP Box - Since we last spoke
      SOAP Box - Since we last spoke
      2014-03-27
      By skiitsbetter
      Last time I posted, we were deep into the high pressure system, but also tight in the grip of a cold snap. A lot has happened in the weeks since...
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      2464
      By skiitsbetter
      2014-03-27
      poor pillow pun here  - Soap Box Comp
      poor pillow pun here - Soap Box Comp
      2014-03-27
      By ruari
      excuse the title...but I was tempted... You’ve probably heard about it.  You’ve read it in the paper.  Heard...
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      3207
      By ruari
      2014-03-27
      Sweet Westcomb Tango hoodie at the Dogtooth Dash
      Sweet Westcomb Tango hoodie at the Dogtooth Dash
      2014-03-27
      By skiitsbetter
      I know you guys are not so keen on resort pics, but I was throwing down at the Dogtooth Dash at Kicking Horse this past weekend, and the Westcomb...
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      2613
      By skiitsbetter
      2014-03-27
      Sidecountry Safety Basics on Wawa Ridge - SOAP BOX COMP
      Sidecountry Safety Basics on Wawa Ridge - SOAP BOX COMP
      2014-03-25
      By Darin Langhorst
      Hi Everybody, We made this video (below) during that super unstable week in mid-March when there were so many avalanche related deaths in the...
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      3201
      By dromo_mania
      2014-03-26
      New job, New Baby , new wife soap box
      New job, New Baby , new wife soap box
      2014-03-20
      By Chasing snowflakes
      It`s no wonder I am not able to get out a whole this season. I do my best and score a day here or there but my humble 40 or so days versus my 80...
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      2610
      By Chasing snowflakes
      2014-03-20
      On Hallowed Ground - soap box comp
      On Hallowed Ground - soap box comp
      2014-03-19
      By ruari
        On Hallowed Ground  Mt Temple stands alone from the impressive sprawl of peaks around Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies. Many...
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      5332
      By 2wheeler
      2014-03-19
      Waterton
      Waterton
      2014-02-24
      By Jake
      Saturday Feb 22, 2014 The Akamina Parkway was still closed due to ongoing recovery efforts from the previous weeks avalanche. With access to...
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      2572
      By Jake
      2014-02-24
      Rockies Conditions in One Pic
      Rockies Conditions in One Pic
      2014-02-19
      By Jake
      Found great skiing in the Rockies (Yoho) on Alberta's Family Day. Things feel more than a little sporty with the current hazard. With five...
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      2
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      2540
      By Jake
      2014-02-19
      New Backcountry Ski Buddies
      2014-02-19
      By Kevin Oszust
      Hi All, Looking for some more experienced skiers (friends) to head into the Spray Valley, BNP and KNP to ski with. I am experienced, have my AST1...
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      2097
      By Kevin Oszust
      2014-02-19
      Treepilot
      Treepilot
      2014-02-17
      By Jake
      Saddened to hear that Treepilot, Wade Galloway, was lost in an avalanche in Waterton Saturday February 15th, 2014. CTV News "Parks Canada...
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      3774
      By admin
      2014-02-18
      Micro Soap Box- Condition update Feb 13 2014
      Micro Soap Box- Condition update Feb 13 2014
      2014-02-14
      By Chasing snowflakes
      Just wanted to give everyone  a little update on the Sunshine Area slackcountry before the long weekend . If you know where to find the...
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      2300
      By Chasing snowflakes
      2014-02-14
      Inversion Spectacular - SOAP BOX COMP
      Inversion Spectacular - SOAP BOX COMP
      2014-01-27
      By trevdingman
      If a picture is worth a thousand words, then I’ve said enough. Emerald Peak Jan 24 2014
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      2204
      By trevdingman
      2014-01-27
      The Light Budget Project - Blue Light - SOAP BOX
      The Light Budget Project - Blue Light - SOAP BOX
      2014-01-25
      By Jake
      Back in August of 2011 I broke myself in an effort to be cooler than I really am. Those few moments of absurdity were likely the launch for the...
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      1
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      3927
      By Jake
      2014-01-27
      Depth Perception
      Depth Perception
      2014-01-13
      By Jake
      It's not an inner city freeway, it's traffic on the TCH in Canmore, Saturday Morning January 11, 2014. The drive from Canmore to Banff...
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      2695
      By Jake
      2014-01-13
      Icefield Parkway Conditions
      Icefield Parkway Conditions
      2014-01-06
      By Jake
      Saturday Jan 4th we got out for a short day near Bow Summit . With the winds throughout the day things felt very chilly. The wind had...
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      2279
      By Jake
      2014-01-06
      Edmonton lines, where do I put this? SOAP BOX
      Edmonton lines, where do I put this? SOAP BOX
      2014-01-02
      By skiitsbetter
      We jokingly stated while bootpacking up a steep ridge below treeline through a snowpack consisting entirely of facets that there was more snow...
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      4
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      2831
      By bekks
      2014-01-05
      Still Not Skiing
      Still Not Skiing
      2014-01-01
      By Jake
      Dear 2014, I would truly love to see tons of snow fall in Canadian Rockies for the next three months. Santa gave me some really nice socks for...
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      0
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      2552
      By Jake
      2014-01-01
      Sunshine slack country on weekends and over the holidays
      2013-12-11
      By jabraham
      I frequently head up Twin Cairns or Quartz Ridge, or down Healy Creek on weekends or holidays from Sunshine Village.  I'm not seeking big...
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      2
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      4952
      By jabraham
      2013-12-13
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