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Guide to Camping in the Mountains: Sleeping Pad

Guide to Camping in the Mountains: Sleeping Pad

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  • Post published:August 28, 2017
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When camping in the mountains, your greatest enemy is the cold. Ambient air temperature affects your comfort during the day, but when sleeping at night it's the ground that will…

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Sky Pilot: A Hiker’s Mountaineering Trip

Sky Pilot: A Hiker’s Mountaineering Trip

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  • Post published:August 23, 2017
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There comes a time when an experienced hiker will look for the next challenge. That may entail hiking further from civilization, gaining higher summits or tackling more technical routes. But…

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Guide to Camping in the Mountains: Sleeping Bags

Guide to Camping in the Mountains: Sleeping Bags

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  • Post published:August 1, 2017
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Every weekend of the summer tens of thousands of Canadians load up their vehicles and bed down in campsites across the country. While car camping has its conveniences and comforts,…

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Enjoying the Outdoors During Extreme Fire Danger

Enjoying the Outdoors During Extreme Fire Danger

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  • Post published:July 20, 2017
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You've probably been hearing about wildfires sweeping through British Columbia this month. According to BC Wildfire, as of today (July 20, 2017) a total of 152 wildfires are currently burning…

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MSAA to partner with Whistler Hiatus as official guiding bureau

MSAA to partner with Whistler Hiatus as official guiding bureau

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  • Post published:June 26, 2017
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Whistler and the surrounding Sea to Sky Corridor is one of the most beautiful areas to hike in Canada. Through a new partnership, Whistler Hiatus and Mountain Skills Academy &…

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Choosing the Right Rock Climbing Harness

Choosing the Right Rock Climbing Harness

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  • 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

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  • 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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