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Gear Reviews

December 12, 2017

Honest Review: Black Diamond Skylight Tent

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November 8, 2017

Arc’teryx Unveils Hut Magic Virtual Reality Experience

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October 21, 2017

Honest Review: Julbo Explorer 2 Sunglasses

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September 27, 2017

Honest Review: Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero Mitts

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September 13, 2017

World Exclusive: Numinous Ski Film Trailer and Interview

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August 27, 2017

The Waddington Divide Traverse – A Photo Gallery

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August 24, 2017

Kimberely Duo Planning a Summer Traverse of the Purcells

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August 16, 2017

Banned from the Backcountry? We Interview an Expert on the Future of Wildfires

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August 3, 2017

Dancing With Grizzly Bear – An Interview with Ktunaxa Storyteller Joe Pierre

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April 29, 2017

Honest Review: Smartwool Base Layers

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April 12, 2017

Review: Mountain Hardwear South Col 70 Backpack

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April 9, 2017

Chasing Avalanches

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March 9, 2017

#BackcountryLikeABoss Contest Winner

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March 4, 2017

Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Festival 2017 Pics & Vids

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February 24, 2017

Win Skis or a Splitboard – #BackcountryLikeABoss Contest

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February 16, 2017

Best Photos From Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Festival

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December 3, 2016

Kelowna’s Playing Card Queen

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November 30, 2016

BC’s Search-and-Rescue: Politics of its Costs

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October 10, 2016

Fernie Ski Flick Drops This Week

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September 21, 2016

Arc’teryx Unveils Last “Skier’s Journey” Trailer

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