Weak Layers – A New Ski Comedy
After getting evicted, three party-loving best friends set out to win a ski-movie competition
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Category: News
Pandemic Heli Ski Shutdown Doubled Range of Caribou
Studies by University of British Columbia Okanogan Campus (UBCO) have shown that the Pandemic Heli Ski Shutdown doubled the range of caribou. During the 2020 “anthropause,” when COVID-19 travel restrictions nearly grounded heli-skiing, both movement and mean home-range of the caribou groups increased dramatically compared to years when normal heli ski operations dominated. The anthropause …
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Northern Escape Voted World’s Best Heli Skiing
Voters at the 12th Annual 'World Ski Awards' have spoken and for a second year in a row, Northern Escape Heliskiing has been voted World's Best Heliskiing Operation.
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More Powder and Less Crowds
If your eyeing the untracked powder beyond the resort boundary, but not sure how to transition to the backcountry safely and responsibly, the Alpine Club of Canada's entry level ski and splitboard course is designed for you.
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A Low-Impact Ski Lodge
Is there such a thing as a low-impact ski lodge? Valhalla Mountain Touring owner Jasmin Caton is doing her best to make it a reality. Like everyone right now, Jasmin Caton is waiting for the snow to fall. There are already 40 centimetres on the slopes around her ski lodge in British Columbia’s Selkirk Mountains, …
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Rogers Pass Winter Permit System
With winter nearly upon us, Parks Canada is about to launch their Rogers Pass Winter Permit System.
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The story of Craig Kelly
The story of the Craig Kelly is told by Eric Blehm who offers an insightful perspective on how Craig Kelly became the effortless icon that we all revered as well as sobering details of how his heroic journey tragically ended.
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Fixed Grip – Whistler Blackcomb
In Fixed Grip, Whistler Blackcomb's latest ski documentary, the chairs are the stories
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Ortovox & Arc’teryx Airbag Sets Safety Benchmark
Ortovox and Arc’teryx, two global leaders in mountain safety equipment and apparel, have co-designed the new LiTRIC electric airbag system that has set a new benchmark for Mountain Safety. The LiTRIC airbag system will increase safety by providing a minimum two inflations for at least 60 hours when it is fully charged, making multi-day tours …
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2024 Freeride World Tour Calendar
The countdown to the 17th edition of the Freeride World Tour is underway
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Powder Magazine is back in print
Powder Magazine is back in print with their Photo Annual and a future that is yet to be defined. Kitt Doucette, Powder Magazine Correspondent, wrote that what comes next is up to you… “It’s still hard for me to believe, but the rumors are true. Powder Magazine is back in print with the ’23/’24 Photo …
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Alterra to Acquire Mike Wiegele Heli Skiing
Alterra Mountain Company has announced its intention to purchase Mike Wiegele Heli Skiing in Blue River.
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