BC’s Snowpack is Above Average
Snowpack levels across British Columbia are nearly all above average, according to the latest provincial data.
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Category: Backcountry Lodges
Rogers Pass Guidebook Third Edition Kickstarter
Rogers Pass is getting new breed of guidebook, built by a skier for skiers. Douglas Sproul, the publisher, is calling the third edition a new breed of guidebook.
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Poachers Force closure of Macdonald West Shoulder Again
Unfortunately, skiers entered the Macdonald West Shoulder Winter Prohibited Area today in Rogers Pass forcing Parks Canada Safety to take action.
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The Zincton Resort Proposal
Zincton will be the Tesla of ski areas – green, clean, local and complimentary to its neighbouring communities.
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Backcountry Touring tips
Learn how to save your breath and energy when skinning up a slope, or how to get an extra lap in your day? There are three major errors that people make when climbing with skins.
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Jimmy Junior / Hidden Bowl Closed for Season
Parks Canada has closed Jimmy Junior / Hidden Bowl on the eastern slopes of Mt. Jimmy Simpson south of Bow Summit due to a female grizzly bear denning in the area.
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Rogers Pass Winter Permit System
Planning to ski tour Rogers Pass this winter? You need to know about the Winter Permit System.
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Fewer Faces and Bigger Spaces at Northern Escape
With Covid they have embraced a similar approach with their Purely Canadian Winter Adventure strategy, catering to how Canadians like play in the snow!
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Mount Brennan Backwoods Recreation Application
Mount Brennan Backwoods Recreation has submitted a new application for a 10-30 year tenure for non-mechanized adventure tourism and commercial recreation.
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Marker M-Werks Kingpin 12 Bindings Reviewed
Over the course of several backcountry ski trips I have confirmed that the M-Werks 12's are a lightweight, high performing binding that will keep you smiling.
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Hans Gmoser “take advantage of gravity”
Great friends, sharing great adventures, in the most beautiful places on earth.
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Glacier National Park Winter Permit System
If your planning to ski or board at Rogers Pass, the Winter Permit keeps out out of the line of fire. If you are skiing or boarding in Glacier National Park often, an Annual Winter Permit is your best option.
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