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2021-07-30
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Michelle B
Marc-André Leclerc was one of Canada’s boldest alpinists and leading free-soloists. Leclerc and his climbing partner...
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Michelle B
2021-07-30
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2021-07-29
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admin02
Well this looks like a good old fashioned sufferfest. What was once the Dirty Kanza has become the Unbound Gravel bike race. Set in Emporia...
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admin02
2021-07-29
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2021-07-28
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Pistol Pete
While the summer Olympics are underway, we still can't help but think about winter. The summer Olympics have seen some pretty great...
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Pistol Pete
2021-07-28
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2021-07-26
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Tyler Jay
We'll begin by stating quickly here that climbing is a vast and diverse sport. Many climbers, professional or otherwise regularly climb 3-4...
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892
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Tyler Jay
2021-07-26
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2021-07-25
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Mara V
With BC’s recent declaration of emergency status in regards to the current wildfire situation, many places are now talking about limiting...
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Mara V
2021-07-25
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2021-07-21
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Pistol Pete
When we recreate in the mountains, we enter an inherently dangerous environment and therefore have no choice but to accept a certain amount...
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Pistol Pete
2021-07-21
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2021-07-19
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Tyler Jay
Helicopter Ski Industry Visionary Mike Wiegele has passed away at the age of 82.
Weigele was born in Austria in 1938, his first set of skiies...
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Tyler Jay
2021-07-19
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2021-07-18
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Mara V
Forests cover about 60% of British Columbian ground. Within this area, 94% of these forests is public crown land whilst the last 6% is privately...
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Mara V
2021-07-18
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2021-07-14
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Pistol Pete
To pole, or not to pole? That is the question...
Now you may not have asked this question, or maybe you have, but there are...
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Pistol Pete
2021-07-14
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2021-07-12
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Tyler Jay
The 2nd major rockfall in just a few weeks occurred in Squamish on July 10th. The rockfall took place on the Phototopia Buttress near Slhanay -...
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1138
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Tyler Jay
2021-07-12
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2021-07-11
By
Mara V
As the seasons transform naturally, so evolve the topics that us writers here at BSC like to focus our attention on. The shift from powder to corn...
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Mara V
2021-07-11
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2021-07-07
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admin
Skiing is an expensive sport, there is no doubt about that and it is only getting more costly each year. To try and save some money have a read...
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990
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admin
2021-07-07
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2021-07-05
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Tyler Jay
Ripped clothing, long hair, dented cans of tuna... these were the typical american roots of rock climbing in the late 1950s. Rock climbing, up...
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Tyler Jay
2021-07-05
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2021-07-04
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Mara V
Thanks to increased temperatures and lack of rainfall across the province of BC, recent weather has kicked into gear what is starting to look like...
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938
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Mara V
2021-07-04
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2021-07-02
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Michelle B
In May, professional climber Jordan Cannon celebrated his birthday by publicly announcing that he is gay. Cannon shared his story...
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Michelle B
2021-07-02
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2021-07-01
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admin02
As the temps climb above 100 in BC's interior, again, I'm thinking of snow, glaciers and climate change. There are many organizations...
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admin02
2021-07-01
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2021-06-30
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Pistol Pete
Earlier this week a large flake came off the Grand Wall in Squamish. Here's what the Squamish Access Society said about the...
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Pistol Pete
2021-06-30
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2021-06-28
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Tyler Jay
Sure, it's fun to laugh at the folks over there at the starting line with head to toe spandex onesies, skinny carbon ski's, and a general...
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Tyler Jay
2021-06-28
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2021-06-27
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Mara V
Forty-five kilometres from Prince Rupert near the tip of the Alaska Panhandle, you will find Khutzeymateen Inlet, which is home to the highest...
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980
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Mara V
2021-06-27
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2021-06-26
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Tyler Jay
On June 14th, Chantel Astorga completed her lifelong dream of soloing the ultra-classic Cassin Ridge in a blistering time of 14-hours. This ascent...
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Tyler Jay
2021-06-26
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2021-06-25
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Michelle B
Of the world’s top 100 sport climbers (determined by hardest send), four are females: Margo Hayes, Anak Verhoeven, Angy Eiter, and Julia...
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Michelle B
2021-06-25
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2021-06-20
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Mara V
Of the 100 or so days I spend on snow in a winter season, I’d say about 10% of those days involve some kind of stretching scenario after....
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Mara V
2021-06-20
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2021-06-19
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admin02
Talk about multi sport! I love seeing Herculean efforts like this. And it seems like they are managing to maintain their senses of humour...
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admin02
2021-06-19
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2021-06-18
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Michelle B
As outdoor enthusiasts, we’re in the minority when it comes to where we spend most of our time. Arguably the majority of people...
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Michelle B
2021-06-18
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2021-06-16
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Pistol Pete
As outdoors enthusiasts it's important that we all do our part to protect the spaces we recreate. What this looks like may vary greatly...
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Pistol Pete
2021-06-16
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