How to get started Backcountry skiing this winter
All of the snow ways you can snow slide, from skiing and riding in resort to cross country skiing rock, but it’s Fall and your watching ski film candy, getting so pumped, jonsing for some backcountry powder turns. You’re not alone. Backcountry ski touring is one of the fastest growing segments of snow sports today.
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Top 5 places to stay in and around the Canadian Rockies to get you moving! (still space available too)
Glamping it! You are officially in ‘the wilderness’ for this stay at the new glamping tents of Mount Engadine Lodge in Kananaskis Country, Alberta. You’ll notice once you leave the cellular data behind that your stress hormone level, named cortisol, will plummet. This is truly a place to disconnect. Grab a glass of wine, kick
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Viewing the magnificent Grizzly Bear of Canada
For many, the most powerful land animal in North America is a symbol of awe-inspiring freedom, power and wilderness. Grizzly bears have captured our imagination for centuries, making these treasured furry behemoths the top reason people flock to National Parks like Yellowstone National Park in the United States and Banff National Park in Canada for
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Fernie opening early due to deep November snowfall totals
Let’s get this party started! Skiers and riders get ready for higher times. Some days stick in your mind. This is always one of those days. A flurry of snowy images smashing through your social feeds like skis cutting new lines in fresh December powder. But hey wait.
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5 tips on preparing for ski season
New Ski Film launch parties and first snowfall in the mountains signals ski and snowboard season is coming soon! I’m very excited. Winter is here. Soon we will all be making laps. These 5 tips will help you get the most out of every turn this season.
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NOAA update shares snowy goodness for skiers and snowboarders for Winter 2016/17 along the Powder Highway of British Columbia
La Nina is baaaaack! Well if the stormy summer at hand is any indication of what we can expect for our winter along the Powder Highway /British Columbia side of the Canadian Rockies, then get those big sticks ready as the pow season could be intense! El Nino was good to us last winter but
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort extends the ski season due to incredible snow and skiing conditions
By Powder Matt Mosteller Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Golden, British Columbia, has received an incredible amount of Spring snowfall and will be extending the ski season until April 20th. No it is not time to get your bike out, nor your tennis or fly fishing gear…it is time for tunes, tans and turns! Also a
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British Columbia's Kimberley Alpine Resort takes the Snow Crown this week
By Powder Matt Mosteller ‘Snow-Cember’ has arrived at Kimberley Alpine Resort. The snow storm that will go down in history, dropped 100 cm of light Purcell Powder on the 1800 acres of skiing & riding paradise. 100 cm is a record early season storm and the ski resort, located along the famed Powder Highway, now
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Ski Resort report is all about Early Opening due to huge early season snowfall in British Columbia
By Powder Matt Mosteller A Blizzard of Snow has hit yet again! Right now reports showing 40 cm overnight and still puking at Kimberley Alpine Resort. With huge early season snowfall at Kimberley Alpine Resort we have added an early opening Preview Weekend for Dec 7th and Dec 8th Kicking Horse Mountain Resort got pounded
BC Alpine Ski Team does their heavy lifting in Fernie, British Columbia
By Powder Matt Mosteller The BC Alpine Ski Team held their key summer fitness training camp in Fernie, British Columbia. They picked Fernie because it is the ultimate Rocky Mountain basecamp for adventure. The team biked, hiked, and did a comprehensive sport specific dryland training camp. We thank all of the partners for supporting this
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