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February 04, 2017

The Outdoor Industry Loves Utah; Does Utah Love the Outdoor Industry?

Every year, millions of people visit public lands in Utah to climb, hike, ski, hunt and a heck of a lot more. I’ve skied, climbed and fished the wild streams of wild Utah for years. The American people own these lands—and Utah reaps the rewards. Every year, outdoor recreation in...

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January 23, 2017

Caring for the environment at Whistler Blackcomb

  Photograph By Blake Jorgenson When people think of Whistler Blackcomb, they tend to think of the many activities that the mountains host – like skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, shopping, and eating and drinking. What gets less attention is how much effort the Resort puts into considering the effect of all...

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October 20, 2016

Winter Weather : NOAA Releases Official Winter Forecast 2016-2017

Where will it snow this winter season? That is the question on everyone’s mind, and NOAA,  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, just released their official winter weather forecast for the 2016-2017 season.

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October 11, 2016

Rainfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver as 1st storm in powerful trio expected tonight

Three powerful storms, each increasing in intensity, are expected to make landfall on B.C.'s South Coast Wednesday night, Friday and Saturday. (Environment Canada)

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October 08, 2016

Why the risk of the 'Big One' in B.C. is heightened every 14 months

The last slow slip event that occurred in B.C. and northern Washington. The tremors are colour-coded by time (oldest in blue, newest in red) from December 22 - January 16, 2016. Almost 8000 slow slip tremor earthquakes were recorded. (Pacific Northwest Seismic Network)

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September 29, 2016

Ultra Runner Karl Meltzer Sets Appalachian Trail Record, Fueled by Beer and Candy

Karl Meltzer, right, was congratulated by Scott Jurek, after breaking Jurek’s record for running the length of the Appalachian Trail. CreditCarl Rosen/Red Bull Content Pool At a time when “endurance running” no longer means mere marathons — and even 100-mile races are attracting the masses — Karl Meltzer, a former...

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September 15, 2016

British Pacific Properties asks public to help plan major West Vancouver development

Geoff Croll, British Pacific Properties president, is amid a public consultation drive to bring to life a master-planned community off the Cypress Bowl road above the Upper Levels Highway. MARK VAN MANEN / PNG  West Vancouver developer British Pacific Properties (BPP) has launched a public consultation drive to help to bring...

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September 09, 2016

Travis Rice’s The Fourth Phase World Premiere Gallery and Recap

The man of the night, Travis Rice, and his lovely girlfriend, Evan Mack. Watching Travis Rice walk across the red carpet in front of thousands of fans at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles felt normal. Travis Rice is a movie star. He has been for over a decade now....

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August 31, 2016

B.C. Government Gives Approval to Build Large, Year Round Ski Resort | Will Have Largest Vertical Drop in North America

Valemount ski resort, B.C. plans. Canada’s British Columbian government approved Valemount Glacier Destinations Ltd.’s master plan to construct a ski resort near Valemount, B.C. on Mount Peirre Elliott Trudeau.

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August 23, 2016

Southern B.C. to experience cold, snowy winter according to Farmers’ Almanac

Remember this sight? You might want to invest in a good pair of snow tires, as southern B.C. might be in for a cold, snowy winter if the Old Farmers’ Almanac forecast proves accurate.

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August 09, 2016

New Whistler resort owner aims to make skiing more affordable

Whistler-Blackcomb Holdings will be purchased by Colorado-based Vail Resorts Inc. under a friendly deal announced this morning by the companies. Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain at Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort is shown in this file photo. TOSHI KAWANO /TOURISM BC Source: Vancouver Sun

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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...

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