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The Psychology of Fear & Adventure

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Post published:July 10, 2019
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When things get a little scary, they also get more fun! Up to a point. Some people have trouble knowing where that line lies, but most of us have a…

Weekender’s Guide to Summer in the Sea to Sky

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Post published:June 5, 2019
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The weekend is coming up, there’s sun in the forecast, but you have no plans! What are you going to do? The Sea to Sky corridor from North Vancouver to…

Getting the Rock Climbing Season Started

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Post published:March 29, 2019
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Spring has sprung early on Canada’s West Coast. There’s still good ski touring to be had at the alpine elevations, yes. But with snow packs in the valley bottoms quickly…

Photos in the backcountry: Doing it Right

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Post published:March 5, 2019
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The art of outdoor photography may have been appropriated by Instagram, smartphones and an endless competition for likes, but coming home from a trip with quality images is still one…

Keep Your Avalanche Skills Sharp This Winter

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Post published:January 23, 2019
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One of the first things that new winter backcountry travellers learn about avalanche education is that it's lifelong. Courses and certificates represent certain milestones, yes. But veteran avalanche forecasters are…

These Backcountry artists will inspire you these holidays

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Post published:December 23, 2018
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In case you hadn’t noticed, the backcountry is a beautiful place. It can be hard work to get out there and home again, but few people would argue against it…

Big snow dumps mean big, dangerous tree wells

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Post published:December 13, 2018
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Whistler and the whole of the Pacific Northwest is rejoicing this week after winter broke down the door with well over a meter of snow on the slopes and more…

Understanding Human Factors in Avalanche Safety

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Post published:October 26, 2018
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Why do so many people with avalanche training end up triggering slides more than a few times in their backcountry careers? It's one of the most perplexing conundrums of avalanche safety, one that boils down to psychology rather than skill or knowledge. Avalanche researchers have termed this effect collectively as "human factors."

Best Fall Hikes in the Sea to Sky

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Post published:September 9, 2018
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Summer in British Columbia is always over too soon, but that doesn't mean we can't make the most of the transition season before winter arrives. The fall can be bittersweet;…

Via Ferrata in BC: Bridging generations

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Post published:July 28, 2018
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Via Ferrata (or "klettersteig" in German-speaking nations) is a relatively young pursuit here in North America. But in Europe, its history dates back over a century. While the first via…

The Psychology of Fear & Adventure

Weekender’s Guide to Summer in the Sea to Sky

Getting the Rock Climbing Season Started

Photos in the backcountry: Doing it Right

Keep Your Avalanche Skills Sharp This Winter

These Backcountry artists will inspire you these holidays

Big snow dumps mean big, dangerous tree wells

Understanding Human Factors in Avalanche Safety

Best Fall Hikes in the Sea to Sky

Via Ferrata in BC: Bridging generations

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