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Eric Behn

Eric lives on Canada's West Coast in the beautiful city of Vancouver. He spends his time immersing himself in the outdoor lifestyle that is so prevalent in the West Coast culture. Catch Him splitboarding on the Coquihalla Summit or surfing in Tofino or snapping photos of the amazing scenery that British Columbia has to offer.

5 Things You Need To Do Before Heading Into The Backcountry

Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to it all, there are several ways to prepare for your trip that you need to do before leaving home to heading into the backcountry. The most important thing before heading out into avalanche terrain is knowing […]

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Eric Behn | February 10, 2021
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Gear Guide: What You Need Bring on a Ski Trip to Japan

Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY If a trip to Japan isn’t on your bucket list, it should be.  Because of its deep powder, massive inventory of skiable terrain, and rich and unique culture, Japan has been attracting skiers and boarders from all over the world. With over 600 ski resorts, and some of the world’s greatest lift accessible backcountry, you’ll find […]

Eric Behn | January 3, 2020
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Japan is Going OFF Right Now!

And you’re probably missing it!  Japan skiing is in full swing this time of year, and this season is making out to be one of the deepest years in recent history! January in Japan is usually the deepest month of the year in which Japanese terrain gains a solid base. Snowjapan.com is showing that snowfall averages are up from last […]

Eric Behn | January 19, 2017
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North America’s Top 10 Terrain Parks

If there is one thing North America does right, it is terrain parks. Built off of decades of progression from the top athletes, modern terrain parks are built to a standard never seen before. The parks know and ride today are like something out of SSX Tricky from 2001, if you can dream it, they will probably build it. Snowbrains has […]

Eric Behn | January 19, 2017
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Points North Heli, AK Tour Camp: Step Into Alaska’s Untracked Terrain + Photo Tour

Have you ever dreamed of making a first descent? Have you ever wanted to ski or snowboard a zone never tracked by others before? With Points North Heli-Adventures (PNH) the mountains are your canvas. Ten miles inland from the Alaskan coast PNH provides access to some of the most pristine ski and board terrain in the world. But this isn’t a regular heli-ski trip; […]

Eric Behn | November 16, 2016
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Revelstoke Conditions Report – Powder On Feb 7

The Family Day long weekend is upon British Columbia this week, and in response, Ullr has granted Revelstoke Mountain Resort with a dump of fresh snow. After a reported knee deep powder day Thursday, and an unfortunate warming Friday, things appear to be back and booming for the weekend. New Snow: 24 Hours: 9cm 7 Days: 93cm Base Depth: 229 […]

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Eric Behn | February 7, 2015
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Snowboarder Found After Three Days Lost in Whistler

20 year-old snowboarder Julie Abrahamsen was found Saturday by search and rescue teams after she got lost Wednesday while snowboarding on Blackcomb Mountain at Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia. Abrahamsen, visiting from Norway, had been snowboarding alone Wednesday, and was reported missing by a room mate Friday after she hadn’t returned home. Whistler RCMP, Ski Patrol and Search […]

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Eric Behn | January 25, 2015
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One Airbag Feature You Need To Use That You Probably Don’t

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A case study from the fall edition of the Canadian Avalanche Association’s publication The Avalanche Journal details the death of a skier in Revelstoke and brings light to one feature on many airbag backpack systems you might not have even heard about: the crotch strap. The author, a key analyst of the incident for CAA and aid for both the RCMP and BC Corners Service, noted that the failure to use the crotch strap while in avalanche […]

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Eric Behn | November 14, 2014
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