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2022-05-09
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admin
With spring storms, the properties of the slab change quickly. Snow often falls on the crust and we are seeing more slab avalanches triggered in...
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2022-05-09
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2022-04-18
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Tyler Jay
It's easy to open your Avalanche Canada App and see the 1-1-1 (Low-Low-Low) and head on out into the backcountry with not a care in the world....
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Tyler Jay
2022-04-18
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2022-04-01
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admin
This final Avalanche Conditions Report of the Season talks about how a recent warming event caused a widespread loose wet avalanche cycle....
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2022-04-01
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2022-03-25
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Backcountry Skiing Canada and Whitewater Ski Resort present the latest Avalanche Conditions Report.
In this video, Dave will talk about the...
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2022-03-25
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2022-03-04
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admin
In this latest Avalanche Conditions Report Video presented in conjunction with Whitewater Ski Resort, you'll learn...
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2022-03-04
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2022-02-19
BCA PRESENTS: TREE WELL AND SNOW IMMERSION SAFETY - HOW TO MANAGE WHEN STUCK. Skiing or riding in deep snow? Deep snow immersion and tree...
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2022-02-19
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2022-02-18
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admin
The latest Avalanche Conditions Report is here!
Dave from Whitewater Ski Patrol says that 10cm of snow has fallen in the last three days over...
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2022-02-18
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2022-02-17
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admin02
Here is the second in a great video series on avalanche safety put out by Mammut. This episode shares the story of an epic go/no go call made...
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2022-02-17
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2022-02-04
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admin
Whitewater Ski Resort’s Host with the most ‘Dave’ from ski patrol wants you to know about the recent 30cm that fell in the past...
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2022-02-04
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2022-01-28
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Michelle B
In episode of 5 of the Avalanche Conditions Report by Whitewater Ski Resort, Dave from Snow Safety takes us through what’s been going on in...
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Michelle B
2022-01-28
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2022-01-14
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admin
In this latest Avalanche Conditions Report created with Whitewater Ski Resort, we look at what is going on in and around the area concerning...
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2022-01-14
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2022-01-01
Of course there is lots of great content on the Avalanche Canada blog, but here is a video of a real avalanche rescue performed by Chris Rubens,...
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2022-01-01
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2021-12-30
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admin
What a week it's been! With over a metre of snow falling in the past seven days in the region it will be a Holiday Season to remember for...
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2021-12-30
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2021-12-28
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Tyler Jay
The Wyoming Snow and Avalanche Workshop (WYSAW) kicked off a few weeks ago for their 7th annual forum style day of discussions, presentations, and...
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Tyler Jay
2021-12-28
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2021-12-21
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admin02
Nothing quite like an early-season, informative avalanche story to get you prepped for the next few months. This one, from Mammut, is good in that...
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2021-12-21
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2021-12-20
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Tyler Jay
Almost three weeks ago much of Western Canada received the same atmospheric river event that led to rising temperatures and heavy...
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Tyler Jay
2021-12-20
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2021-12-10
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admin
Here’s the latest Avalanche Conditions Report brought to you by our good friends at Whitewater Ski Resort, which is set to open for the...
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2021-12-10
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2021-11-25
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admin
We are back with the first Avalanche Conditions Report of the season along with Dave from Whitewater Skis Resort. While it's still early in...
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2021-11-25
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2021-11-06
With all the digital map applications available, there are a number of ways to be informed and plan safe routes through the mountains. Join Mammut...
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2021-11-06
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2021-08-16
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Tyler Jay
Three members of Mountain Rescue Aspen (MRA) were injured (one seriously) due to rockfall from hikers above on Aug 4th,2021. The team was...
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Tyler Jay
2021-08-16
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2021-05-24
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Tyler Jay
There is nothing quite like the start of a new ski season - The first snowfall, the early season shark fin runs, and blowing the dust off of the...
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Tyler Jay
2021-05-24
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2021-05-16
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Tyler Jay
Shock collars quickly gained popularity among dog owners that wanted to allow their dogs to roam outdoors, but control their perimeter. Now,...
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Tyler Jay
2021-05-16
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2021-05-04
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Tyler Jay
There has long been easy comparison between backcountry riding and surfing. Both require human kinetics to access the required terrain or break,...
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Tyler Jay
2021-05-04
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2021-04-28
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admin
With Spring skiing underway and traverses being planned it's a good time to review the best way to plan that trip with BCA's Send and...
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2021-04-28
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2021-03-29
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Tyler Jay
Plan for the worst, and hope for the best. Words to live by when it comes to backcountry preparations and trip planning.
Whether this is...
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Tyler Jay
2021-03-29
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