Expedition Hope
On April 2, long-time Fernie resident, Bernice Notenboom will be heading off on a ski from the North Pole to Canada’s Ellesmere Island,
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Category: News
13+ feet of snow in February!
The ski resort said Thursday that so far this month, they have received 160 inches of snow -- over 13 feet!
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Canadian Skiers, Riders Shine in Sochi
Canadian skiers and snowboarders racked up a dozen medals during the Sochi Games, nearly half of the 25 medals won by Canadian athletes. They also took home four of Canada’s 10 gold medals. All that helped Canada rank fourth in the overall medal count, and third in the gold-medal count, just ahead of the U.S. …
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In Memoriam: Wade Galloway
Wade was a tremendously generous individual, willing to give his time and energy to a cause that he believed in
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Canadian Avalanche Centre Upgrades Avy App
The Observer Network is an upgrade to the Canadian Avalanche Centre's smartphone app, CAC Mobile, that allows you to submit and share observations from the field
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Sweetgrass Productions Wins big at Powder Awards
Valhalla’s Naked Ski Segment is a thing of beauty and could be a large part of their performance at the Powder Awards.
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Ski buddy sued in Wiegele World death
A widow whose husband died while heli-skiing with Mike Wiegele, says his “ski buddy” is responsible for his death, a BC Supreme Court heard Monday. Elizabeth Kennedy’s husband, Mark, died in January 2009. Mark Kennedy was a founding partner at Denver law firm Wheeler Trigg Kennedy. Kennedy, born in 1952, co-founded the firm in February …
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Early Season Powder Rules
November and early December are our domain. Go get it!
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Nationwide Strikes When it Snows 20cm or More
There’s no better way to stick it to the man than to not show up for work and no classier way to do it than by skiing fresh powder
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12 US Resorts Form ‘Powder Alliance’
In response to the development of other multi-area pass deals, a dozen Western resorts have created the Powder Alliance and are offering free lift access to “anytime” passholders from member resort
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Ian McIntosh joins Backcountry.com pro team
Kootenay pro freeskier Ian McIntosh is a hard-charging specimen of brute strength, raw talent, and pure style. Today, Backcountry.com, online specialty retailer of premium outdoor gear, welcomes McIntosh to their 34-member Pro Team. No slouch to slashing turns on steep powder faces, electrifying crowds at comps, or bringing his A-game for the camera, McIntosh joins …
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Two skier deaths in recent storm cycle
It has been an exceptional year with only one Canadian avalanche death this year—until last week.
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