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Start 2013 with some fresh powder at Fernie Wilderness Adventures
Start of the 2013 Season in Fernie BC[ Perhaps this season you should look at "Powder Catskiing" as an option? Skiing or Snowboarding in the backcountry is closer and a bit easier than you may think....
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Catskiing Canada’s Top Photo Picks 2012
From the Photographers who worked with Catskiing Canada here are some of our Top Photo Picks. Operations included in this gallery are from B.C Canada and include: White Grizzly Adventures / Monashee...
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From the Prairies to the Rockies: Learning to ski better
At the age of nine, I started downhill skiing in the Prairies. It was at Duck Mountain ski area, a small hill in Saskatchewan (yes, they have hills). In some ways, it was the perfect spot to learn....
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Catskiing in Canada / Destination: Valhalla Powder Snowcats (Part 2)
Photo: Nick Nault Who ever said “There is no friends on a powder day” was gravely mistaken. Valhalla Powder Snowcats located in the Kootenay‘s has been providing the ideal ski or snowboard experience...
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Ski course starts with dump of fresh snow
The best ski days often come with the worst drives. That was certainly the case early Thursday when my friend Dawn and I set out for the first day of my ladies’ day program at Lake Louise. Fortunately,...
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Catskiing in Canada / Destination: Valhalla Powder Snowcats (Part 3)
http://www.ValhallaPow.com / Photo: Nick Nault As our 3 day Catskiing Canada trip was coming to a close at Valhalla Powder Snowcats we could not help but feel very fulfilled even with just the first...
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How getting into trouble improved my skiing
I got into trouble for taking this photo. Well, I guess that depends on how you define trouble. Let me explain. As you know from previous blog posts (here and here), I’m taking the ladies’ day program...
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What does it mean to be Stoked?
Sherrie Houghton all smiles at Chatter Creek/ Photo: Dylan Page Its time for me to admit I use the world stoked more than I should or perhaps people want. In my defense sometimes its the only word I...
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Why people travel from all over the world to visit our backcountry lodges
Adam Laurin / Catskiing Canada / Photo: Kyle Hamilton Have you ever wanted to stay at a remote luxurious Backcountry lodge? Curious why people travel half way around the world just to spend 4 days...
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Going back to the basics to become a stronger skier
Remember how I told you I learned to ski from a classmate in Grade 4. What I didn’t mention was that she taught me how to slowplough without poles. Well, our class went back to a similar drill last...
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Canada’s newest backcountry ski destination – Skeena Catskiing
Skeena owner Jevon Zyp / Photo: Kyle Hamilton A big cheers to a exciting new ski destination called Skeena Catskiing. Located near a town called New Hazelton which is in the Northwestern Region of...
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Learning to use ski poles properly
Last week, I was on holidays (well, I was calling it a semi-holiday because I did some work). I spent 10 days in Canmore, staying at a friend’s house and taking in the mountains. It included walking,...
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Winter safari deep in Rossland B.C.- How to bag the Canadian Big Red Cat?
Peter shooting between trees / Photo: Kyle Hamilton Mikel getting deep in the snow jungle with Big Red Cats / Photo: Kyle Hamilton Hunting for the best powder at unique places and discovering your “Big...
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What is the dream winter Valentine’s gift?
Giving that special someone something they will never forget and you can share together. Without a doubt Valentine’s is about connecting with your significant other.. and if that person happens to be a...
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Building confidence in bumps, trees and steeps
Thursday is my final ski lesson. On Jan. 10, I started a ladies ski course at Lake Louise with the hopes of improving my confidence and learning how to better tackle trees and moguls. We did both last...
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The top 10 unique things you will love about Backcountry Lodges
Ty lead guide at Valhalla / Photo: Nick Nault Its not just the deep powder skiing or snowboarding that I love about Catskiing or Heliskiing. It might surprise you there is more to enjoy than you think!...
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Sex, chocolate & backcountry skiing?
Chatter Creek / Photo: Kyle Hamilton On your big Valentine’s date you may have wanted to ask some hard hitting questions. What is better, Sex, chocolate or backcountry skiing? It’s Valentine’s night...
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Fernie’s deep white secret…
FWA Lodge / Photo: Patrick Belisle Thinking of hanging up the ski gear this spring? Think again… March can be one of the best months to get powder. At Fernie Wilderness Adventures its already looking...
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Lynx, and coyotes, and skiers! Oh, my!
Parks Canada issued a warning today about a bold coyote that’s frequenting the area in and around the Lake Louise ski hill. “The coyote is known to approach people possibly for food, and displays...
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Fernie’s winter dreamland at your doorstep
Island Lake Catskiing / Photo: Mike McPhee Skiing in the powder of your dreams may be closer and more accessible than you think. During the month of April Island lake Catskiing introduces “cat...
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