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2017-02-18The 11th annual Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder runs Feb 24th - 26th and offers up plenty of backcountry competitions, clinics, social events and demos...replies1views3120
2017-02-27
2017-02-16Situated on the door step of Whitewater Ski Resort, Ymir Lodge’s terrain encompasses five square kilometres with enough variety to put a...replies1views6515
2017-02-20
2017-02-13We all make mistakes, and most have had close calls, but how often do these close calls fly under the radar? In the introduction of his...replies0views2805
2017-02-13
2017-02-11This weeks storm in the Golden area has brought much joy to all. But there's lots to be cautious of if venturing into the whiteroom....replies0views2678
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2017-02-09A BSC contingent is heading into Ice Creek Lodge in the Valhallas tomorrow. This is a return trip (last one was in 2013) and we are beyond stoked....replies2views2991
2017-03-18
2017-02-05Ah, the backcountry skier's emergency bag. Whether you call it a "MacGyver Kit", an "Oh S**t Kit" or "The difference...replies2views3131
2017-02-06
2017-02-04This one is for all those ladies out there who are looking to share the uptrack with fellow femmes. From my experience, these days are few...replies0views2013
2017-02-04
2017-02-01Growing up in northeastern Ontario ( really north ) Meathead films and ski the east were always putting out movies and they were always on...replies0views2786
2017-02-01
2017-01-31Why do we adventure into the backcountry? What’s it all about? Where will it take us? Image courtesy of opensnow.com. The Horizon...replies0views2296
2017-01-31
2017-01-29Check out the winning slide show from the 2017 Samsung Deep Winter challenge, created by photographer Guy Fattal. Guy teamed up with Tobin...replies0views2169
2017-01-29
2017-01-25While this is a backcountry website and forum most of us enjoy spinning a few laps at our local ski resort. We tend to show up early and eager on...replies1views3839
2017-01-25
2017-01-23The lure of untracked powder; its why a lot of us go into the backcountry isn’t it? Sure, there’s plenty to enjoy out there;...replies0views2531
2017-01-23
2017-01-22Have you been there? That horrible moment of realisation as you stand atop an inescapable cliff, looking back at a nasty skin or bootpack to...replies0views2351
2017-01-22
2017-01-21You might think that pre-planned, calorie calculated nutrition is something better left for competitive athletes. The work of a team of...replies0views4410
2017-01-21
2017-01-17Have you noticed the big orange blob on the overview map of Avalanche Canada? This blob is accompanied by a new symbol for avalanche.ca, a black...replies0views3199
2017-01-17
2017-01-16I work as a hut keeper, and just returned from a two week stint. One of those two weeks I was lucky enough to share the cabin with a group...replies1views2807
2017-01-17
2017-01-15Check out this video from Camcraft Studio, featuring a splitboard, a fixie and a good time in the Polish Beskidy Mountains. Per the...replies0views2542
2017-01-15
2017-01-14If you are going powder hunting in Golden BC this weekend, take a moment to watch this local update for what to expect for snow conditions....replies0views3190
2017-01-14
2017-01-12This video of backcountry snowboarder Tome Oye has gone beyond viral. 3 million views and counting. And it happened just yesterday. Maybe...replies0views2281
2017-01-12
2017-01-11I am pretty much the biggest sucker for a deal and when someone offers up a week of heli access lodge based touring for $550 that seriously...replies0views3631
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2017-01-08It's a well known fact that Sam Anthamatten on another level. Now he's back in this promotional piece for The North Face, and he's...replies0views2304
2017-01-082017-01-07Looking for some information about conditions in the Coquihalla near Falls Lake and the summit. Has not been too much new snow recently so I...replies2views2778
2017-01-09
2017-01-07As I bit into my hummus wrap earlier this week, my hunger turned to sadness as I realized every ingredient had frozen. My fingers and toes...replies0views2304
2017-01-072017-01-06Aloha all! Just hoping for any advice, insight, tips that those here with more experience than I can provide. I did my first guided...replies0views2020
2017-01-06
2017-01-04Okay it's not a hot tub nor a pow machine but Mark Abma has a new web series out and it has hot spring and powder. An adventure through...replies0views2500
2017-01-04