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February 06, 2016

6 ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR BACKCOUNTRY TOURING

Ian Holmes is obsessed with snowboard alpinism and gets out about 6-7 days a week, roughly 200 days a season. We met him over Instagram and became obsessed with the imagery he collects with Brandon Hartwig from his missions, typically in the Alberta Rockies and surrounding areas. We asked Ian...

blog, tips & tricks

February 02, 2016

11 Canadian Resorts to Ski and Ride in 2016

Variety is the spice of life, and Canada’s ski resorts are no exception. From big steeps in the Rockies to crisp corduroy out east, we chose 11 that are each known for something different. 

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January 30, 2016

Mark McMorris’ Winning Run From 2016 X Games Slopestyle

blog, event, video

January 26, 2016

Over the hill

His whole adult life, Gary Mason wished he could ski. Each attempt ended in disaster until, at age 60, he vowed to give the bunny hill one last shot.    BEN NELMS/THE GLOBE AND MAIL Gary Mason lives 90 minutes south of Whistler Blackcomb, a world-famous resort, but had never taken...

blog, lifestyle

January 22, 2016

Gore-Tex Explained

As the scope and range of outdoor pursuits grows and mountain athletes continue to specialize, the need for activity-specific outerwear tech is more apparent than ever. To satisfy the wide range of performance needs, Gore-Tex offers three unique technologies—Gore-Tex, Gore-Tex Pro, and Gore-Tex Active.

blog, tips & tricks

January 19, 2016

Snowboarder Thrown Off Lift By Skier in Aspen

The Loje Chairlift in Aspen. Photo: @ColterJH Aggression in Aspen : Skier Pushes Snowboarder Off Lift Seth Beckton, a local Aspen snowboarder and budding photographer, found himself in quite the curious situation this past Sunday, as he was thrown off the the Loje Chairlift at Aspen Highlands by an aggravated...

blog, news

January 15, 2016

Family Time in Whistler: The Savvy Sassy Edition

Editor-in-chief of the popular Savvy Sassy Moms blog Andrea visited Whistler recently with her husband and two kids. A keen skier with plenty of travel experience, she took the time to send us a recap of her trip, a couple of tips and her favourite little things about Whistler this...

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January 12, 2016

Our Favourite Customer Letters Of 2015 By Arc'teryx

Our Customers like to communicate with us regularly and we do our best to make sure they get the best customer service possible.  Sometimes they just want connect and say know how much they love their gear, their pets who ate their gear, or to invite us to have a...

blog, lifestyle

January 08, 2016

The Powder Police: Keeping the Backcountry Safe

In the past there has only been one Golden Rule for backcountry skiing: There are no friends on powder days. This is always said tongue-in-cheek and implies that powder days should be feeding frenzies where it’s every man for himself, but with the stratospheric rise in backcountry popularity, just the...

blog, guide

January 05, 2016

SKI LIKE A GIRL – LYNSEY DYER AND SEGO SKI CO. DESIGN TWO NEW WOMEN’S SKIS

Pro skier Lynsey Dyer wasn’t necessarily looking for a new ski sponsor. But when boutique ski maker Sego Ski Co. opened a new 5,000-square-foot warehouse and showroom literally steps from her house in Victor, Idaho—just over Teton Pass from the ski hub of Jackson Hole, Wyoming—Dyer couldn’t help but wander...

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December 27, 2015

New Year's Eve: 11 things to do in Vancouver

From nightclubs to concerts, from tubing to pizza, there's something for everyone this New Year's Eve Science World is just one of the venues in Vancouver holding a mega New Year's Eve party on December 31. (Michael Nugent/Flickr)

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December 24, 2015

AERIS, A Female-Driven Sports Drama Is In The Works

From the director: AERIS is a synthesis of stories I was told or experienced first-hand during my 10-year career as a professional snowboarder. These are voices from the fringes of mainstream culture about disruption, resilience and a life driven by passion for one thing; snowboarding. The female lead characters in...

blog, video

December 20, 2015

Outdoor Winter Activities For The Family

Winter is a special time of year for families to get out and enjoy nature together. While short days and cold weather present new challenges, a little extra preparation (and gear) should keep everyone safe and comfortable. Most kids love all things snowy and icy, so there’s a good chance...

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