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Hunting Pow With Selkirk Powder Company: Schweitzer’s Backcountry Surprise

<SUR·PRISE> tr.verb sur·prised, sur·pris·ing, sur·pris·es To encounter suddenly or unexpectedly; to attack or capture suddenly and without warning; to cause to feel wonder, astonishment or amazement at something unanticipated. The ache in my quads has reached a burning crescendo as I make my final turns through the soft, boot-deep snow, stopping just short of the […]

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The Ultimate Whitewater Ski Trip: Resort Runs + Backcountry Turns

Destinations, Travel / By Peter G. Williams

Well known are the incredible amenities and ski terrain offered by Whitewater Ski Resort, located just outside of Nelson, British Columbia. Less appreciated is the amazing backcountry access and unparalleled ski terrain that is offered in the out-of-bounds terrain. Experience them both for the ultimate Kootenay ski trip. Whitewater the Resort Whitewater Ski Resort

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Long Leaf Wilderness Medicine can prepare you for backcountry safety.

Backcountry Safety: An Interview with Longleaf Wilderness Medicine Owner Jason Luthy

Get Out There, Outdoor Living / By Katie Botkin

What’s the most important practice when it comes to backcountry safety? In brief, good judgment, which in turn comes from education and experience. Jason Luthy strongly recommends that before you set out on a sidecountry or backcountry jaunt, even if it’s just something like heading out of bounds at your local ski resort, you should

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Backcountry Film Fest Showings in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene

Events / By Out There Venture

The Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival will be making stops in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene again this year, bringing some of the year’s best backcountry skiing and riding films and other creative, inspiring films that highlight the human-powered backcountry experience together under one roof. This year’s festival includes a diverse range of films including

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Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival Comes to Sandpoint Nov. 22

News / By Out There Venture

It’s time to dust off the skis and celebrate the fun and beauty of winter at the 9th Annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival as it makes its Sandpoint appearance at the Panida Theater on Friday, November 22 (the festival is also hosted in Spokane later in the winter). The ten unique films included

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Backcountry Ski Basics: Learn from Expert Nils Larsen

Get Out There, Snow Sports / By Derrick Knowles

Once again, OTM was fortunate to track down Inland Northwest “freeheel” ski luminary Nils Larsen-who is tirelessly touring North America with his multi-media, “A Journey to the Source,” highlighting his 2005 trip to the Altai Mountains in China and preparing for a return trip to the Altais this month. Larsen offers some basic backcountry skiing

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Backcountry Skiing 101

Get Out There, Skiing/Snowboarding, Snow Sports / By Out There Venture

Here comes a time for many skiers, who have reached a certain point in their skiing abilities and experiences, when they yearn to expand the skiing experience. Maybe you’re tired of battling crowds, paying for lift tickets, the repetition of familiar runs, and skiing tracked-out snow. Maybe you’re searching for some solitude, a better workout,

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Backcountry Film Festival Comes to Spokane

Leave a Comment / News / By Out There Venture

Thursday, Feb. 24: Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival at 7 p.m., Gonzaga University’s Jepson Center, Wolfe Auditorium. Come experience the thrill of human-powered winter pursuits. Presented by Gonzaga Outdoors, in conjunction with Spokane Mountaineers, Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness and Idaho Conservation League. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 or $3 with Gonzaga

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Great Backcountry Grub

Magazine Article / By Amy McCaffree

You know how it is. Five, maybe seven, even two and a half miles into a backcountry campsite, perhaps somewhere only your GPS knows. Your feet hurt, and legs ache. After pitching your tent, it’s dinner time. Those who know backpacking understand the key essentials for survival: food, water, shelter. Besides scenery, good food is

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Something Fun This Weekend: Backcountry Film fest

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NIC Outdoor Pursuits offers specialty outdoors films Who: North Idaho College’s Outdoor Pursuits program in conjunction with the Winter Wildlands Alliance What: will present the Backcountry Film Festival When: at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 Where: in the Meyer Health and Sciences Building Room 100. How: Cost is $10 for adults or $7 for students.

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