Kootenay ColdSmoke Powder Fest

The 6th annual Kootenay ColdSmoke Powder Fest is starting this weekend. Backcountry skiers and snowboarders ...

VIMFF

By on February 12, 2012 in Freshies, Trailers

This is the introduction to the 2012 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. With films about mountain culture and adventures in Base Jumping, Climbing, Skiing, Boarding, Biking and Paragliding. 15th Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Feb 10-18  

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Baldface Lodge Goes Supernatural

By on February 8, 2012 in Skiing/Snowboarding, Videos

Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine had the incredible privilege of being present at the Red Bull Supernatural snowboarding event this past Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at Baldface Lodge. From our perspective, and having followed the creation of this event since its inception nearly a year ago, all expectations were met. Red Bull Supernatural was one of [...]

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Threads MCTV (Gear Review)

By on February 3, 2012 in Freshies, Mountain Culture TV, Videos

Mountain Culture TV:  Threads This CMC gear review was shot in Squamish and Whistler B.C. with three high tech individuals. Through a series of highly advanced, scientific and new age techniques, the crew tested out two of the latest high performance outdoor jackets. The tests included: the dryness test, the breathability test (aka, the Bieber test) , and the style test. [...]

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“Attack of La Niña” Athlete Extra – James Heim

By on February 2, 2012 in Freshies, Skiing/Snowboarding, Videos

Heimer shredding throughout British Columbia for the entire 2010/2011 winter – a great place to be! From Golden Alpine Holidays’ Meadow Lodge to the remote Meager Range to James’ most familiar stomping grounds: Whistler’s backcountry. This eight minute athlete extra has it all!

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Sidecountry Sessions Episode 3

By on February 2, 2012 in Freshies, Sidecountry Session, Skiing/Snowboarding, Videos, Web-Episodes

Whitewater is a mythical place for an American skier. Not too distant, but yet so far out of reach. According to one local, “Whitewater gets more fresh centimeters than any resort in BC, eh?” Although drier than last year’s strong La Nina, centimeters of fresh were common. So, how does an American stay in Canada, [...]

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