Backcountry Magazine January 2017 - The Community Issue alpinist

Backcountry Magazine January 2017 - The Community Issue alpinistFEATURES BEACONS Without beacons, we wouldn't get very faron the mountain or off. They're a signal of safety and celebration, extending outward to bring us together a little more closely. To recognize that connection, we're showcasing five beacons across the bc community, including a researcher, a politician and a surgeon, whose work extends beyond the slopes to make each of their homes a little more vibrant. FROM GRANITE TO GRIZZLIES Last March, six

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a few constants remain: the zone is breathtakingly high

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we grabbed three quarters of our crew and layered them up with softgoods