Doc Pow

Doc Pow

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From slopes to hiking trails, for over 20 years Jim Barr (aka Doc Pow) has been exploring the Pacific Northwest of North America, on both sides of the Canadian Rockies. Jim shared his adventures as a travel writer, TV producer and mobile developer in almost all forms of traditional and new media,becoming an expert on the slopes, resorts, cities and everything in between.

"I get to introduce the world to some of my favourite places in Western Canada. Even better, I get to do it with an outstanding team of correspondents who help educate and inspire snow and festival seekers to get out and explore. In 20 years of reporting and producing content about this region it continues to amaze me. The opportunities in this part of our world are endless."

Stories by Doc Pow

How to ski and snowboard Alberta, from Canadian Rockies to foothills and valleys

Skiing and snowboarding in Alberta includes iconic mountain destinations in Banff and Jasper, but...

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SilverStar gets SEISMIC with big, 10-day spring skiing party

CONTEST ALERT  This is the big one! Spring skiing and parties make SilverStar the place to be for 10...

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Fernie BC Kyle Hamilton Ktunaxa skier powder

How to ski & snowboard BC, with over 40 BC ski areas to choose from

With 13 major BC ski resorts and a total of 44 different ski areas to choose from, skiing and...

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Get the ultimate Sun Peaks Nordic skiing experience with local trail tips

CONTEST ALERT Connect to Sun Peaks' Nordic skiing scene, with trail tips from local skiers who know...

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Remembering Al Raine, a true powder pioneer

If you ski or snowboard in Western Canada, your life has been impacted by Al Raine. Along with his...

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Peace River Alberta #SkiNorthAB Skiing Snowboarding

Score mighty skiing in the Mighty Peace at six rad local ski hills

With six rad local ski hills—Fairview, Little Smoky, Manning, Misery, Spring Lake and Whispering...

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