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2017-08-27Well into the second half of August and with still no precipitation to speak of, It became obvious that keeping my ski streak going was going to...replies0views2581
2017-08-27
2017-08-23With the passing of this mini heat wave, cooler temperatures are in the forecast. While there is still much of summer and that annoying season...replies0views2081
2017-08-23
2017-08-22A ‘must do hike’ in the Valhallas near Nelson BC is Gwillim Lakes. With a short approach of just 6.5 km it’s idea for the entire...replies0views3114
2017-08-22
2017-08-21Want to get more people outside? Want to break down barriers, and help build the outdoor community? Or maybe you have a never-been-done epic...replies0views2145
2017-08-21
2017-08-20Outdoor giant Patagonia's first foray into television advertising breaks the traditional mould a little bit. Equal parts altruistic...replies0views2294
2017-08-20
2017-08-17This is a cool idea--and it looks like a great adventure. Chris Reubens and Greg Hill used only electricity on their 3,000 kilometer ski touring...replies0views2213
2017-08-17
2017-08-16You know what they say, hard work pays off. To some, that's a bonus check from the company or another step on the career track and to others,...replies0views2370
2017-08-16
2017-08-15For every action, there is a reaction; there are no exceptions. There is always a root cause to an observed effect, and in many cases,...replies0views2170
2017-08-15
2017-08-13“While pulling hard on a difficult project in Cresciano, Switzerland, I slipped off the holds and a split second later I landed on my...replies0views2393
2017-08-13
2017-08-10My mate and I went on a trip out to Desolation Sound on BC's Sunshine Coast a couple weeks ago. It's a long journey from here in Nelson,...replies0views3161
2017-08-10
2017-08-09As the years go by I tend to enjoy summer a little more. I enjoy rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, and biking but this summer just seems to be...replies0views2697
2017-08-09
2017-08-07With this being the worst fire season BC has seen in nearly 60 years, new measures are being put in place to help avoid more human caused...replies0views2361
2017-08-07
2017-08-02If you have made to the hallowed internet grounds of Backcountry Skiing Canada then you are familiar with Revelstoke and its reputation for deep...replies0views3683
2017-08-02
2017-07-31Feeling the Monday blues? Hopefully not, but if you are let's hope this will help inspire you. Just shy of a year...replies0views2053
2017-07-31
2017-07-28WONDERFUL WORLD OF WHITE is a tribute to the natural beauty found on mountain slopes in Northern British Columbia. This coffee-table book...replies0views1879
2017-07-28
2017-07-27The Kees and Clair hut project in the Whistler backcountry has officially broken ground. With construction planned in the two phases over...replies0views2687
2017-07-27
2017-07-25Here's a sample spread from my forthcoming coffee-table book. I love the beauty that one can see up on the mountain early in the...replies0views2280
2017-07-25
2017-07-24Conrad Anker, an accomplished alpinist, has recently been awarded an honourary doctorate by the University of Utah. He is a former...replies0views1921
2017-07-24
2017-07-23I've been working on a coffee table book of photos and stories from my ski touring adventures over the past three seasons. I'm going to...replies0views1944
2017-07-23
2017-07-23Have you ever looked at photos or videos of Norway's fjords and felt an overwhelming urge to charter a sailing ship to maraud up and down the...replies1views2096
2017-07-25
2017-07-22A summer ritual for most in BC is the pilgrimage to SilverStar’s Bike Park in Vernon BC. With over 125 km of cross country and downhill...replies0views4438
2017-07-222017-07-19Everyone has a vice. Some struggle with alcohol, others drugs, food, and mine is google earth. An activity that can keep me up well into the early...replies0views2893
2017-07-19
2017-07-17Anthrophony: any sound produced by humans or their creations. The anthrophe is the word given to the human made soundscape, and...replies0views1966
2017-07-17
2017-07-13Bravo to OR for taking the piss out of #vanlife, the "lifestyle phenomena" that has been sweeping social media for many moons. OR could...replies0views1907
2017-07-13
2017-07-12While cruising through the internet avoiding daily household chores I came across a familiar title on youtube. Salomon Dream Trip. This time...replies0views1962
2017-07-12