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

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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Shred legendary Powder King for #pkallday pow, simple northern chill

Knee-deep pow and cars looking like phat moguls... that's #pkallday. Ski and ride here for legendary...

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Skiing Hudson Bay Mountain Resort in Smithers feels like coming home

Ski resort to town, make friends with locals on the street, wax your skis at the local brewery...

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Skiing Troll Resort near Quesnel BC

Shred the spaces, live the dream at Troll Resort

Get ready for a shock upon hitting the slopes at Troll Ski Resort, near Quesnel in northern BC...

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300cm+ snow falls across Western Canada

Check out the impressive snowfalls across Alberta and BC’s ski and snowboard resorts and ski hills...

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