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Experience North America's First Backcountry Ski Area This Winter
Smithers, British Columbia ... the place for North America’s first purpose built backcountry ski touring area. Most people have to drive long distance to trailhead to begin ski touring day ...
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In Northern B.C., backcountry skiing still feels like an escape
The spot I was really excited about in Smithers was the Hankin Evelyn Recreation Area, a roughly 45-minute drive from town. This backcountry ski area isn’t quite like anything I’ve seen before.