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    8 Benefits of Hiring a Backcountry Ski Guide

    • Post author:Ollie
    • 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

    • Post author:Ollie
    • 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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    The Weekender’s Guide to the Whistler Backcountry

    • Post author:Ollie
    • 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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    Whistler Blackcomb Opening Day 2016 in Pictures

    • Post author:Ollie
    • Post published:November 23, 2016
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    Opening Day 2016 - the gates have officially parted. Whistler Blackcomb fired up its lifts on Whistler Mountain this morning to the delight of thousands of shred-ready skiers and snowboarders.…

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    Spearhead Huts: 5 Reasons We Love the Project

    • Post author:Ollie
    • Post published:October 22, 2016
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    If you're a frequent visitor to the Whistler backcountry, or any backcountry skiing area in British Columbia for that matter, you've probably heard about the Spearhead Huts Project. For those…

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    5 Reasons to go Fall Hiking in Whistler

    • Post author:Ollie
    • Post published:September 20, 2016
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    Updated: 7/16/2018 Don't forget to visit our Whistler hiking page for our guided hikes. The unmistakable scent of fall is in the air here in Whistler. Leaves are falling, grassy…

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    Choosing the Right Rock Climbing Shoe

    • Post author:Ollie
    • Post published:June 24, 2016
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    The most important piece of equipment for any rock climber is their shoes. Not just any shoes mind you, modern climbing shoes are able to stick to tiny ledges and…

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    An Alternative Peak Experience with Whistler Via Ferrata

    • Post author:Ollie
    • Post published:June 8, 2016
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    Sightseeing is officially open on Whistler Mountain. Plenty of people heading up to the alpine to ride the Peak 2 Peak gondola and witness winter's melting snow blanket. The white…

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    Backcountry Group Dynamics: Making it Work

    • Post author:Ollie
    • Post published:March 25, 2016
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    An often overlooked, but extremely important factor in any ski trip, is backcountry group dynamics. Last week the Whistler Museum hosted a talk as part of its Speaker Series titled…

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    Skiing the Duffey – Mt. Melvin in a day

    • Post author:Ollie
    • Post published:March 4, 2016
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    Scratching the exploratory itch is what drives a lot of backcountry travelers. Some of the most memorable adventures begin by pouring over topographical maps and Google Earth imagery on the…

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