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

SilverStar nordic Jim Barr Nov 2023

Follow your path to summits as SilverStar nordic, Whistler open

With ten ski areas open across Western Canada as of this past weekend, the season has begun in...

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SilverStar ski vacation comes with all the silver linings

Try this, right now: think of a place that only exists in most of our minds—a place, like a snow...

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RED Mountain Resort Rossland BC Dave Heath powder skier Ultimate Trip

Why RED Mountain is a natural selection, in five photos

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With RED Mountain announced as the only Canadian location for YETI Natural Selection Tour 2024, pro...

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Skier at RED Mountain, Rossland BC photo Ashley Voikin

Shred legendary RED Mountain with the Ultimate Trip

If you’re looking to strike white gold on the slopes, follow the miners, the shredders and the Red...

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Snow alert: winter ahead as AB, BC ski areas report snow

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The snow gods are smiling on Alberta and BC ski resorts this week! Winter is on its way back, with...

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Early snow in Lake Louise, Rockies cues snow stoke

It's the time of year when snow alerts pops back up into our feed! Snow is back in the mountains...

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