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2018-07-24
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Ken Laing
I used to make a point every summer to find a patch of snow somewhere in the mountains to make a few turns on the skis. Table Mountain at the Mt....
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Ken Laing
2018-07-24
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2018-07-05
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admin02
A great little story about a kid that could. It's not easy to become a world-class mountain biker based in Nepal but Rajesh (RJ)...
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2018-07-05
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2018-06-21
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admin02
The Acrux SL Leather Approach shoe may be for you if you like to scramble on rock (or in urban environments). Distinctive colours and suede set...
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2018-06-21
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2018-05-29
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Ken Laing
A few weeks back I wrote about the start of the climbing season on Everest and as quickly as it came it went. 2018 proved to be an interesting...
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Ken Laing
2018-05-29
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2018-05-03
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admin02
Another short and sweet one from our buds at G3. It's the first in a series called "Traverse Tips" and it talks about how to deal...
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2018-05-03
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2018-04-26
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admin02
Cool initiative from Outdoor Research in Seattle. It's an annual $10,000 grant for organizations who are working toward improving outdoor...
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2018-04-26
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2018-04-12
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admin
The Mountain Hardwear BoundarySeeker Jacket and Pant are feature packed hard shells sure to keep you warm and dry in all kinds of weather....
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2018-04-12
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2018-04-10
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admin02
Here's a great little video on how to use ski crampons from G3 and Nelson-local Jasmine Caton. If it ever stops snowing up high and we...
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Rob Butler
2019-04-08
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2018-04-05
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admin02
Hey there! As many of you probably realize, with spring comes the conditions that make many traverses doable. What you may or may not realize...
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2018-04-05
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2018-02-25
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mark s.
Yesterday I re-glued my skins and unfortunately the glue came off on the sides and found its way on the "hair side" of the...
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John Quinn
2022-05-16
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2018-02-22
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Prior to the Outdoor Retailer Show in Denver a few weeks back, we took part in an “Adventure camp” media event put on by Eric...
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2018-02-22
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2018-02-13
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I have many jackets so when one of them rises above the others and gets worn a lot, it's a clue as to the quality. The Arc'teryx ...
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2018-02-13
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2018-01-18
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Though I don't entirely agree that "if Shakespeare were around today, he'd be making movies" I do like this little film...
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2018-01-18
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2018-01-13
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Hard- or soft-shell? Maybe somewhere in between. The Patagonia Descensionist is ideal on the uptrack and fits like a glove. Tom took a deep dive...
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2018-01-13
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2018-01-06
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What is it about Norwegians that makes me want to go to Norway? Their sense of humour? Their get-after-it attitude? This is episode 4 of a web...
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2018-01-06
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2017-12-21
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This little vid won the best powder segment at the recent Powder awards (which seem to include a remarkably high number of categories)....
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2017-12-21
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2017-11-30
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Looking for a lightweight roof over your head for an upcoming overnight ski touring mission? We've reviewed the MSR Access 2 tent for...
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2017-11-30
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2017-11-16
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Just yesterday, Arc'teryx—along with Destination BC, and the Northern BC Tourism Association, unveiled "Hut Magic." It's...
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2017-11-16
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2017-10-12
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It's time to think about your kit for this season and here's a pair of planks to consider. Lightweight, playful, progressively shaped, and...
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2017-10-12
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2017-08-31
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It's trailer time and I can't help but share. Here's a teaser for a Salomon/Forecast Mag film called "Bearings." It...
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2017-08-31
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2017-08-25
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We got word yesterday that Arc'teryx has issued a voluntary recall of its Procline AT boot. The company points out that no injuries were...
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2017-08-25
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2017-08-24
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Have I just been unaware or are there now more car companies sponsoring ski flicks than ever before? I'm thinking of Candide Thovex...
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2017-08-24
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2017-06-16
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If people are still our there doing traverses, it's important to consider turning back as an option. Here, Brodie Smith tells us...
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2017-06-16
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2017-05-11
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The Scarpa Crux and Cosmo shoes have taken us to some very interesting places. The Crux is a stalwart approach shoe that works for light hiking...
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2017-05-11
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2017-03-16
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Last week we shared a video of Andrew McLean talking about his techniques for skiing steep terrain. I just came across this segment from...
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2017-03-16
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