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2016-01-08
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KootPow
Henry, a.k.a. Snowflake, speaks about learning to ski, good times with friends, and life in the mountains. His enthusiasm for winter and his...
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KootPow
2016-01-08
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2016-01-06
Salomon freeski tv has been my favorite ongoing web series for many years. Every year they manage to come up with new ideas or new destinations...
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2016-01-06
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2016-01-05
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KootPow
My girlfriend is an avid cross-country skier and although I have never done it with the proper equipment, I seized an opportunity to join her on...
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KootPow
2016-01-05
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2015-12-30
This last month has consisted of the best skiing conditions I have every had. It seems like deep cold snow just hasn't stopped for about 4...
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2015-12-30
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2015-12-29
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admin
Salomon and Atomic have released a new on-line learning environment called "Mountain Academy". While this does not aim to replace formal avalanche...
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admin
2016-01-02
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2015-12-28
By
KootPow
The white room is one of those magical places you can find when the snow conditions and temperature are just right. Whether you find yourself...
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KootPow
2015-12-28
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2015-12-26
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admin02
'hope everyone is surviving the holidays and getting in some good tours. Here'a a movie celebrating the 40 th anniversary of our local...
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admin02
2015-12-26
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2015-12-24
Conditions up at the Coquihala Summit Rec Area are about as good as they can possibly get. On 23-Dec there was approx. 30cm of powder snow...
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2016-01-06
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2015-12-23
Christmas is a time where we gather with those we love and are thankful for our families and all the great things we have in our lives. I...
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2015-12-23
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2015-12-18
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KootPow
When I arrived in Nelson, BC seven years ago I had the time of my life skiing the local ski hill. It was unlike any other I had been to, the...
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KootPow
2015-12-18
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2015-12-16
You may have heard of the grizzly that attacked an ice climber last week but the location of the attack is pretty surprising . Greg Boswell was...
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2015-12-16
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2015-12-12
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admin02
If you missed seeing the Sweetgrass Productions/Patagonia flick "Jumbo Wild" in theatres, you can now see it in your living room. It was released...
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admin02
2015-12-12
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2015-12-11
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KootPow
Opening day at any ski resort is a magical time. The energy, the stoke, the high fives in the lift lines, the familiar faces from winters past. I...
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KootPow
2015-12-11
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2015-12-10
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admin02
Our "fade" has been pretty abrupt but no matter, check out the movie tomorrow night in downtown Nelson at the Capital Theatre. Two screenings at 7...
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admin02
2015-12-10
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2015-12-09
If Bella Coola wasn't already on your list this below video will illustrate exactly why it should be. No words required, just big ice, big...
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2015-12-09
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2015-12-08
I was fortunate enough to help out with the opening festivities .... I mean the hard work to open Sol Mountain lodge for this upcoming season....
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2015-12-08
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2015-12-06
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admin02
I know..everyone is out skiing so no-one will see this. I'll keep it brief. Mammut has put together a series called project360. If you can get...
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admin02
2015-12-06
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2015-12-04
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KootPow
It always baffles me how many random people I run into while ski touring under the stars, especially during a full moon. When the stars align and...
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KootPow
2015-12-04
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2015-12-03
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admin02
oh....excuse me....I am a little distracted because it's PUKING outside.
On to the VBA. 'great to see a short film that tells a bit of a...
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admin02
2015-12-03
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2015-12-02
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admin02
The 4FRNT team just released a short film featuring Kye Petersen, Wiley Miller, David Wise, Eric Hjorleifson, Thayne Rich and Cam Riley. Thanks to...
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admin02
2015-12-02
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2015-11-30
By
skifreak
Is there a trend? It’s a little early to say that. The recent dry period is quite acute, but compare to the 1985-1992 period...
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skifreak
2015-11-30
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2015-11-29
Slow the F ** * down on the highways!!Yesterday on the TCH 5 out of 5 trucks pulling sleds or with sleds on their decks blew passed me doing at...
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2015-11-30
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2015-11-27
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KootPow
Curtis Van Charles Sorensen is a Contemporary Canadian Landscape Artist and backcountry enthusiast. His uplifting, inspirational artwork promotes...
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KootPow
2015-11-27
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2015-11-26
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admin02
This third installment from Black Diamond is another example of excellent storytelling that's light years beyond ski porn. Think of the...
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admin02
2015-11-26
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2015-11-25
By
skifreak
You wouldn't know it judging by the cold snap that currently has BC in it's grips, but global warming is an issue that is affecting our...
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skifreak
2015-11-25
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