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    Niko Schirmer brings us: The Rehab Diaries
    Niko Schirmer brings us: The Rehab Diaries
    2022-02-24
    By admin02
    Nikolai Schirmer had a bad crash and resulting number of injuries this early season. So  what did he do? He made a great movie about the...
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    By admin02
    2022-02-24
    GLACIER TRAVEL AND SKI MOUNTAINEERING
    GLACIER TRAVEL AND SKI MOUNTAINEERING
    2022-02-20
    By Mara V
    This weekend’s storm has been a welcome relief for the area. As the days have been getting longer and the snowfall less, trending thoughts...
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    1226
    By julia 32
    2025-11-09
    Meadow Lodge Review
    Meadow Lodge Review
    2022-02-16
    By admin
    Meadow Lodge is one of four backcountry lodges operated by Golden Alpine Holidays (GAH) out of Golden BC. The other three lodges are Vista,...
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    By admin
    2022-02-16
    The Snow Dance
    The Snow Dance
    2022-02-13
    By Tyler Jay
    Every year we feel the crisp autumn air start to cool down the summer heat, we watch the leaves turn to amber, earthen, and gold and we feel with...
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    1203
    By Tyler Jay
    2022-02-13
    The Freeride World Tour returns to Canada
    The Freeride World Tour returns to Canada
    2022-02-12
    By Sarah Jakober
    Its here folks! After a year away the FWT will officially return to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - check out the live broadcast staring at 9:45am...
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    By Sarah Jakober
    2022-02-12
    Planning a Vacation trip!
    2022-02-11
    By
    Hi, hope you all are doing well.I need some suggestions on tourist destiny in Canada. I have a plan to explore this weekend. please share your ideas .
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    By admin
    2022-02-11
    Video-The voyage to the scariest ski run of my life
    Video-The voyage to the scariest ski run of my life
    2022-02-10
    By admin02
    Here's a full, feature-length film from Nikolai Schirmer featuring his odyssey to the far northern fjords of Norway; more...
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    By admin02
    2022-02-10
    Kings & Queens of Corbet's
    Kings & Queens of Corbet's
    2022-02-07
    By Tyler Jay
    The ski season just wouldn't feel the same without the epic and crowd-pleasing event run at Jackson Hole resort in Wyoming - the King and...
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    By Tyler Jay
    2022-02-07
    ‘PRETTY TIGHT’: ANOTHER JAW DROPPER FROM CANDIDE THOVEX
    ‘PRETTY TIGHT’: ANOTHER JAW DROPPER FROM CANDIDE THOVEX
    2022-02-06
    By Mara V
    Did he actually just do that? You may ask yourself that, as your jaw hits the floor.  Here’s a recent quick edit served up by Candide...
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    By Mara V
    2022-02-06
    Na Vita De Nëi. Arianna Tricomi Vid.
    Na Vita De Nëi. Arianna Tricomi Vid.
    2022-02-03
    By admin02
    Check out this nice little vid featuring Arianna Tricomi, an Italian freerider who is now on the Freeride World Tour.   The video,...
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    994
    By admin02
    2022-02-03
    Common Snowpack Tests and Fracture Character - VIDEO
    Common Snowpack Tests and Fracture Character - VIDEO
    2022-02-02
    By Pistol Pete
     Keen for for a bit of an educational session from one of the legends of snow science? Check out these video's from Bruce...
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    By Pistol Pete
    2022-02-02
    Girls Do Ski
    Girls Do Ski
    2022-01-31
    By Tyler Jay
    Girls Do Ski Is a Coaching & Clinic based program with a focus on Inclusion. Their programs promote a safe & supportive community for all...
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    By Tyler Jay
    2022-01-31
    VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL, RETURNS FEB 2022
    VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL, RETURNS FEB 2022
    2022-01-30
    By Mara V
    The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival is back again February 25 - March 6 for its 25th year, and it is sure to have something to...
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    By Mara V
    2022-01-30
    A Portable Rope Tow for the Backcountry?
    A Portable Rope Tow for the Backcountry?
    2022-01-29
    By Sarah Jakober
    Here it is folks - a portable ski lift. A battery powered pulley system that is light enought to fit in your backpack... and it can get you over...
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    1153
    By Sarah Jakober
    2022-01-29
    Ghost ski resorts. New video from Black Crows
    Ghost ski resorts. New video from Black Crows
    2022-01-27
    By admin02
    Here's the second in the Ghost Ski Resorts series from the Black Crows production team. This time around, the athletes are Canadians Mark...
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    1188
    By admin02
    2022-01-27
    Injured Skier Rescued from Backcountry near Whitewater Ski Resort
    Injured Skier Rescued from Backcountry near Whitewater Ski Resort
    2022-01-24
    By Tyler Jay
    The Nelson Daily reports of a successful Search & Rescue (SAR) call out from the backcountry around Whitewater Ski...
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    1715
    By Tyler Jay
    2022-01-24
    The North Face presents: Facets - Video
    The North Face presents: Facets - Video
    2022-01-18
    By Pistol Pete
    The North Face brings us a short film highlighting female athletes who have made a big impact in the world of women's snowboarding and are...
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    1296
    By Pistol Pete
    2022-01-18
    Climbers We Lost
    Climbers We Lost
    2022-01-17
    By Tyler Jay
    For the month of January, Climbing.com has been featuring a series of obituaries dedicated to those climbers we have lost in the mountains, died...
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    975
    By Tyler Jay
    2022-01-17
    ‘SKI MORE, WORK LESS’ WITH A PORTABLE BACKCOUNTRY ROPE TOW
    ‘SKI MORE, WORK LESS’ WITH A PORTABLE BACKCOUNTRY ROPE TOW
    2022-01-16
    By Mara V
      For most of the backcountry enthusiasts I know, the experience gained from a day of touring includes the up track just as much as the down....
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    2089
    By Mara V
    2022-01-16
    Tales from Cascadia - IF3 Ski Movie of the Year
    Tales from Cascadia - IF3 Ski Movie of the Year
    2022-01-15
    By Sarah Jakober
    If you haven't yet, check out last year's IF3 Ski Movie of the Year Award Winner: Tales from Cascadia     
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    1356
    By oliver beth
    2022-07-19
    Scarpa signs on Bode Miller as Ambassador
    Scarpa signs on Bode Miller as Ambassador
    2022-01-13
    By admin02
    The fine folks at Scarpa have just announced that Bode Miller will be joining them as an ambassador. Bode, the most successful male American...
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    1530
    By admin02
    2022-01-13
    The North gully of the Stawamus Chief skied
    The North gully of the Stawamus Chief skied
    2022-01-12
    By Pistol Pete
     The recent succession of cold winter storms passing through BC has made for some rare skiing conditions. For Chris Christie, Eric Carter,...
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    1955
    By Pistol Pete
    2022-01-12
    CODY CIRILLO PEDALS TO SKI ACROSS THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST
    CODY CIRILLO PEDALS TO SKI ACROSS THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST
    2022-01-09
    By Mara V
    Some people choose a life of ease and comfort... (because it’s easy and comfortable perhaps?). Yet, some ride the other side of the spectrum...
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    1290
    By Mara V
    2022-01-09
    A look at The Summit of the Gods anime film
    A look at The Summit of the Gods anime film
    2022-01-07
    By Michelle B
    The subject of climbing hasn’t seen much representation in the film medium of anime. That is, until the November release on Netflix of...
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    1322
    By Michelle B
    2022-01-07
    How to be a pro skier. Niko Schirmer video.
    How to be a pro skier. Niko Schirmer video.
    2022-01-06
    By admin02
    Nikolai Schirmer took a really bad fall early this season and has been rehabbing. It looks like the time off skis has also enabled him to put out...
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    1365
    By admin02
    2022-01-06
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