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2022-04-17Sport, travel and adventure usually require gear purchases, travel expenses, training and free time. So, even though most of us try to structure...replies0views1056
2022-04-17
2022-04-16Check out this important safety message - especially if you are a Black Diamond or Pieps beacon owner (direct from Black Diamond): "PIEPS...replies0views1024
2022-04-16
2022-04-16Want to know what it’s like to ski at the edge of the world? Join this free one-hour webinar hosted by our partners at 57hours and hear from...replies0views1056
2022-04-16
2022-04-15When dreaming of nailing those big, steep lines in complex terrain, timing is everything! Josh Smith of Avalanche Canada takes us through going...replies0views998
2022-04-15
2022-04-14Riding Red is about a program in the Whistler BC area called the Indigenous Life Sport Academy (ILSA). Formerly known as the First Nations...replies1views676
2024-01-142022-04-11What are current regulations regarding hiking up either Cypress or Seymour and skiing out inbounds? I'm thinking the x-country area...replies0views789
2022-04-11
2022-04-10Late spring skiing conditions moved upon us pretty quick, although cooling weather temps and snow in the forecast later this week might hit a...replies0views1122
2022-04-10
2022-04-09The debate continues with a recent article by Michael Ferrara in backcountry magazine. Full of interesting discussion points like VHF dog...replies0views1108
2022-04-09
2022-04-08Do you know how to prepare your Skis/Boots for the long Summer months? A little bit of preventative maintenance will keep your gear in prime...replies1views967
2022-08-21
2022-04-07This video's title, "Why a gravel bike is the only bike you'll need" is a bit of a give away. As is the narrator's...replies0views984
2022-04-07
2022-04-06Here are two methods of removing your climbing skins in high winds. Each has its pro’s and con’s but you be the judge and let us know...replies0views798
2022-04-06
2022-04-04With Ski Traverse season well underway we often get inundated with information about daylight, aspects, gear, condition reports, crevasse rescue,...replies0views963
2022-04-04
2022-04-03Today marks the closing day of Whitewater Ski Resort, our local hill in Nelson BC. What a wild ride it’s been, in yet another season of...replies1views985
2022-07-29
2022-04-02Travelling in glaciated terrain this spring? Check out this high quality video series presented by Petzl, Outdoor Research and the AMGA instructor...replies0views2011
2022-04-02
2022-03-31In a continuation of the "nerd-out" post from last week, we are sharing the follow-up tech video from G3—this one...replies0views1189
2022-03-31
2022-03-29And that's a wrap for this year's Freeride World Tour - lots of challenging snow conditions! Check out the full replay of the infamous...replies0views903
2022-03-29
2022-03-28Dynafit General Manager, Benedikt Böhm, completed the Dhaulagiri 7 summit in 7 hours and 53 minutes back in October 2019. This is known to be...replies0views1139
2022-03-28
2022-03-27Grooming has really changed the game for recreational skiing over the years. It might not mean bottomless powder, but shredding fresh corduroy is...replies2views1183
2022-03-29
2022-03-26Black Diamond Athlete Antte Lauhamma's father once told him about a moon in the Lapland wilderness of Finland that would shine so bright you...replies0views1194
2022-03-26
2022-03-21It's not difficult for anyone that's been touring for some time to notice the rapid rise in popularity of the activity. Parking lots are...replies0views1471
2022-03-21
2022-03-20Former Canadian NASCAR crew chief, Cole Pearn, was at the height of a highly successful career as one of the racing industry’s top drivers....replies0views954
2022-03-20
2022-03-19Check out the live replay from the penultimate stop on the 2022 Freeride World Tour - back in traditional fashion after two years of an alternate...replies0views840
2022-03-19
2022-03-16As a more serious follow-up to our March 14 post (which featured 3 Nelson locals, BTW) you should check out the two thorough and informative...replies0views719
2022-03-16
2022-03-14True North - The best ski touring video ever made. With the Spring season beginning to show it's true colours the beauty and enjoyment of the...replies0views2198
2022-03-14
2022-03-13Timing is everything when it comes to telling a good joke, being a great cook—especially when skiing road trips are concerned. This week the...replies0views962
2022-03-13