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Choosing the Right Rock Climbing Harness

Choosing the Right Rock Climbing Harness

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:June 12, 2017
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One of the key pieces of rock climbing kit is the harness. It's a crucial link in the belay lifeline, wrapping our waists and thighs with padded webbing that catches…

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The Risks and Rewards of Lead Climbing

The Risks and Rewards of Lead Climbing

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  • Post published:May 23, 2017
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Climbing can be incredibly fulfilling. Ascending a near-vertical face of rock with a bag of chalk and a pair of sticky-rubber shoes lends a feeling of accomplishment felt in few…

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Cornice Hazards: What you need to know

Cornice Hazards: What you need to know

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:April 24, 2017
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One of the recurring themes in British Columbian backcountry advisories this season is cornices. These aesthetic but often hazardous snow structures are formed by wind drifting snow onto the downwind…

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Getting the Most Out of Spring Mountain Multi-sport

Getting the Most Out of Spring Mountain Multi-sport

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  • Post published:March 29, 2017
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The rapid approach of spring in a mountain town is a strange dichotomy. On one hand, people are ready for warmth and a return to their favourite lakes and trails…

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Introduction to Crevasse Rescue Part 1 – The Gear

Introduction to Crevasse Rescue Part 1 – The Gear

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  • Post published:March 22, 2017
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Ski mountaineering season will soon be upon us and that means going after bigger objectives in more technical terrain. One of the gateways to standing on summits and skiing couloirs in…

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Ice climbing with MSAA featured on FlightNetwork

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  • Post published:March 19, 2017
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The 2016/17 winter has been an amazing season for ice climbing. Consistently cold temperatures lingered in December and early January, freezing many of the waterfall features in the Sea to Sky…

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8 Benefits of Hiring a Backcountry Ski Guide

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  • Post published:February 20, 2017
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Skiing in the backcountry is awesome. There's way less tracks, it's a great workout and there's no real noise except your own. But the best thing? It's free. Even though…

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VIDEO: Tuning for backcountry skiing and riding

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  • Post published:February 8, 2017
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An essential part of the backcountry skiing and riding routine - one that people often neglect - is tuning. Backcountry skis and splitboards spend a lot of their time skiing the…

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Making Sense of the January 11 Viral Avalanche Video

Making Sense of the January 11 Viral Avalanche Video

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  • Post published:January 12, 2017
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By now you’ve probably seen the viral avalanche video of Australian Tom Oye’s avalanche in Chocolate Bowl in the Brandywine area south of Whistler on January 11. The video not…

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The Weekender’s Guide to the Whistler Backcountry

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  • Post published:December 12, 2016
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When the weekend comes around and the weather looks good, there's no better place to spend your time than in the Whistler backcountry. Escaping the crowds and noise of the…

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