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2016-09-02And so it begins, the final countdown of the days of summer. You can tell when the night air is a little crisper, your muscle ache for the...replies0views1967
2016-09-02
2016-09-01People have been trying to push this developement project through for years and now is a turning point. Like so many of these types of...replies0views2236
2016-09-01
2016-08-31A new trail has been in the works for the last year that links Squamish to the Sunshine Coast, Port Mellon to be specific. Earlier this week the...replies0views3957
2016-08-31
2016-08-30The Farmers Almanac is a 224-year-old weather forecasting guide that some people swear by. They have recently released their extended forecast for...replies1views2125
2016-08-30
2016-08-28Remember the other day when all the ski hills started excitedly posting webcam photos of fresh snow? Well, myself, Trevor Sexsmith of...replies0views3731
2016-08-28
2016-08-27As single-digit morning temperatures become the norm and the yellowing of tree leaves start to take hold it's easy to begin daydreaming of...replies0views3869
2016-08-27
2016-08-26Recently I passed through Glacier National Park and was disappointed, yet again, to see the Glacier park lodge still boarded up and abandoned....replies1views3255
2016-08-26
2016-08-25Just yesterday, President Obama designated the US’s 413th national park site: Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. It's located...replies0views2065
2016-08-25
2016-08-18Patagonia has always tried to offer ethically sourced and manufactured apparel and gear. Their latest endeavour is "green neoprene." The...replies0views1860
2016-08-18
2016-08-17Are you getting a bit bored of your usual camping spots? Maybe you are going on a biking or climbing trip and want to keep things on the cheap....replies0views1782
2016-08-17
2016-08-15Is it just me or are all backcountry skiers fans of paddleboarding? Aside from the "walking on water" sensation, it's a great way to travel....replies0views1966
2016-08-15
2016-08-14The dog days of summer can be a difficult time for skiers. Sure, we have bikes and climbing shoes, but taking those out to play doesn't stop...replies0views2449
2016-08-14
2016-08-13The Perseid meteor shower is worth staying awake for. The shower, which happens each year as the Earth moves through a stream of ice, dust...replies0views2053
2016-08-13
2016-08-10If you have been to the theaters lately you have probably seen or at least heard of the new DC Comics Suicide Squad starring Jared Leto as the...replies0views1951
2016-08-102016-08-09Hi guys, I've got my sight on Canada this winter for my skiing fix. I'm traveling with a friend and we're both moderately...replies2views1661
2016-08-22
2016-08-09El Niño is transitioning to La Niña. In other words, the water in the South Pacific near the Equator is cooling off. Why does this...replies0views3787
2016-08-09
2016-08-07If you’re Canadian and you climb, you’ve probably heard of Jason Kruk. He has put up hard alpine routes from the Rockies to...replies0views2076
2016-08-07
2016-08-04Here's a nice little vid with a message we should all be aware of this time of the year. These two guys hiked the PCT and picked up a whack of...replies0views1956
2016-08-04
2016-08-02We have now turned the page on July and only August remains before we can say that fall is finally upon us. Many of us have been out biking,...replies0views1961
2016-08-02
2016-07-31Remember that psychedelic night segment in the Sweetgrass Productions film Valhalla? The fireworks, the trippy editing, the skiers charging...replies0views1834
2016-07-31
2016-07-24In any sport, there are always a few participants pushing things to another level. When it comes to road cycling, the path to that higher level...replies0views1809
2016-07-24
2016-07-17On July first, the Backcountry YYC Facebook group out of Calgary organised a meetup, where they celebrated Canada day in a way that we feel...replies0views1698
2016-07-17
2016-07-15A ski patroller once told me if I plan to ski more than 100 days every winter, I should plan on swimming just as much every summer. But where I...replies0views1861
2016-07-15
2016-07-14Featuring the ubiquitous Chris Davenport, among others, and some very high-tech camera equipment from RED, The Process aims to answer the...replies0views2113
2016-07-14
2016-07-10For most of us here in Canada, an El Niño winter strikes fear into our hearts. Rain in the alpine, prolonged dry spells and early...replies0views1952
2016-07-10