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    Are Europeans more hardcore than North Americans?
    Are Europeans more hardcore than North Americans?
    2011-06-07
    By crystaline
    They've certainly got their cussing down, doot. Check out this vid. If you only have 30 secs, go to 1:42 where the "pilot" goes for...
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    2161
    By crystaline
    2011-06-07
    Spring corn better than powder?
    Spring corn better than powder?
    2011-06-06
    By
    Ok, there was not actually any powder but a good deal of corn snow to be had especially when you are only 7 yrs old and you have never dreamt you...
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    2988
    By
    2011-06-06
    Not totally backcountry--couldn't help myself
    Not totally backcountry--couldn't help myself
    2011-06-03
    By crystaline
    Here's a preview of the new Tanner Hall project: Retallack-The Movie. Props to the branding experts at Retallack for including the lodge name...
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    2123
    By crystaline
    2011-06-03
    Great Divide Ski traverse Completed!
    Great Divide Ski traverse Completed!
    2011-06-02
    By skifreak
    This is one of the worlds great Traverses and it is so arduous it is rarely attempted and even more rarely completed. A recent Calgary Herald...
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    7112
    By skifreak
    2011-06-02
    Avalanche victim a true mountaineer
    Avalanche victim a true mountaineer
    2011-06-02
    By skifreak
    A recent Calgary Herald article on a spring fatality in Alaska: Friends of a Canmore man who died in an avalanche in Alaska remember him as a...
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    2365
    By skifreak
    2011-06-02
    Mt Shuksan's hanging glacier sees first female descent
    Mt Shuksan's hanging glacier sees first female descent
    2011-06-01
    By Zorba
      Molly Baker claims first female descent on Mt. Shuksan's hanging glacier in the northern Cascades. Looks like an intimidating and...
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    2430
    By Zorba
    2011-06-01
    Powder Kayaking - MOVIE
    Powder Kayaking - MOVIE
    2011-05-30
    By admin
    How to make Kayaking even more fun? Ad some drops and bottomless POW...
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    2326
    By admin
    2011-05-30
    Splitboarding Japan
    Splitboarding Japan
    2011-05-26
    By hipsterandjane
    I lived in Japan for a year and rodes some very cool places.  Nothing like this though.
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    2011-05-26
    Kronic o'clock
    Kronic o'clock
    2011-05-24
    By andrew
    Check out this bit of good news for BC 'boarders. Makes sense to me! It's a press release, yes. HOL Publications launches...
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    3176
    By hipsterandjane
    2011-05-26
    Solitaire episode 4 - MOVIE
    Solitaire episode 4 - MOVIE
    2011-05-23
    By admin
    Enjoy.
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    2184
    By admin
    2011-05-23
    What works? / what sucks?
    What works? / what sucks?
    2011-05-22
    By admin
    We want to know what you think of this web site and how we can make it better. Simply answer the following six questions and you have a chance to...
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    2222
    By admin
    2011-05-22
    Bears backcountry Skiing? - MOVIE
    Bears backcountry Skiing? - MOVIE
    2011-05-22
    By skifreak
    Of all the hazards we have to watch out for while backcountry skiing, bears are not usually high on the list. Avalanches, tree wells,... you know...
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    2282
    By skifreak
    2011-05-22
    Chris Davenport Summits Everest
    Chris Davenport Summits Everest
    2011-05-20
    By andrew
    Backcountry skier extraordinaire and seemingly good guy Chris Davenport made it to the summit of Mount Everest today. To hear his call, go to:...
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    2891
    By andrew
    2011-05-21
    Create your moment + help the environment
    Create your moment + help the environment
    2011-05-19
    By admin
    Cliff Bar has created a pretty cool site to share your moments with the world and also help the environment. Cliff bar has always been a socially...
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    2246
    By admin
    2011-05-19
    Mount Spokane ski area expansion debate
    Mount Spokane ski area expansion debate
    2011-05-17
    By Zorba
    Interesting debate developing regarding the expansion of Mount Spokane Ski Area near Spokane, WA…from the Spokesman-Review...
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    2654
    By Zorba
    2011-05-17
    It is still Winter in Alaska!
    It is still Winter in Alaska!
    2011-05-16
    By hipsterandjane
    This is some very cool footage of some amazing terrain!  Not sure where Tailgate AK is but I want to go!
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    2146
    By hipsterandjane
    2011-05-16
    Local-ish skier Greg Hill talks about his 2-million foot accomplishment
    Local-ish skier Greg Hill talks about his 2-million foot accomplishment
    2011-05-13
    By crystaline
    Take a look at Greg Hill talk about his recent results. Nice one! http://bcove.me/7glzl565
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    2220
    By crystaline
    2011-05-13
    Gotta luv Tuckerman
    Gotta luv Tuckerman
    2011-05-11
    By crystaline
    A reminder that skiing in the east can be good and challenging. This video, by Zach Ornitz, has sprung up on the blogosphere. It does a good job...
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    2492
    By crystaline
    2011-05-11
    Davenport skis Lhotse Face on Everest
    Davenport skis Lhotse Face on Everest
    2011-05-11
    By Zorba
    Chris Davenport skied the Lhotse Face on Everest while on a guiding trip to climb the world's highest mountain. "If I were to rank it in my...
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    4304
    By Zorba
    2011-05-11
    Things are happening at Shames
    Things are happening at Shames
    2011-05-11
    By andrew
    Just spotted this and I thought I'd share. For a bunch of great routes around Shames, click me. My Mountain Co-op and Shames Mountain sign...
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    2298
    By andrew
    2011-05-11
    Sweet Spring Pics
    Sweet Spring Pics
    2011-05-10
    By hipsterandjane
    Awesome blog and awesome spring touring photos by Andrew Strain.  Check em out here.
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    2373
    By hipsterandjane
    2011-05-10
    Speed climbing the Eiger. Seen this?
    Speed climbing the Eiger. Seen this?
    2011-05-09
    By crystaline
    Sorry...no skis on this man. His accomplishment deserves to be shared. Unreal:
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    2156
    By crystaline
    2011-05-09
    Hang Boarding the new what? - MOVIE
    Hang Boarding the new what? - MOVIE
    2011-05-09
    By
    This has got to be the dumbest thing I have ever seen even if you are a snowboarder... WTF?
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    2409
    By crystaline
    2011-05-09
    4th place Photo Comp Winner
    4th place Photo Comp Winner
    2011-05-07
    By admin
    The Fourth place winner of the Backcountry Skiing Canada 'Expose Yourself' Photo Comp was local Nelson boy, Kenneth Roy. He won himself a...
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    2745
    By admin
    2011-05-07
    Why couloirs are not for sledders - MOVIE
    Why couloirs are not for sledders - MOVIE
    2011-05-06
    By skifreak
    These movies are a little unbelievable - they have nothing to do with backcountry skiing but they do illustrate a good point about why you should...
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    2296
    By powder
    2011-05-07
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