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Safety Talk
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2019-03-21Though I'm still banking on a couple more big March/April dumps, it seems like spring has sprung and people may be headed out onto glaciated...replies0views161
2019-03-21
2019-03-19Widespread warning applies to all avalanche forecast regions in western Canada March 18, 2019, Revelstoke, BC: Avalanche Canada, in partnership...replies0views211
2019-03-19
2019-03-08Our luck may finally be changing, this cold and windy weather pattern may be moving out and spring may actually be moving in. More snow in the...replies0views317
2019-03-08
2019-03-01It is a complex and tricky snowpack out there right now that is starting to wake up. 15-20cm of new snow fell over the weekend followed by...replies0views204
2019-03-01
2019-02-23The latest Avalanche Conditions Report explains how this complex snowpack formed and what to watch out for. Thanks to Jay from the...replies0views310
2019-02-23
2019-02-16How quickly things can change. We went from deep pow to wind scoured and dense slab instability in a matter of hours. Two surface hoar...replies0views205
2019-02-16
2019-02-08Cold temps have been the story of the past week. This last weekend we had storm totals of 30+cm followed by significant wind and cold temps. This...replies0views214
2019-02-08
2019-01-27Pole straps can be killers and there is no real reason for them to be part of a ski pole. There, I said it. I know many of you will disagree and...replies0views1324
2019-01-27
2019-01-25Though its been 3 weeks, this accident report is worth reading. This incident occurred during an AIARE Level II course and highlights just how...replies0views592
2019-01-25
2019-01-17Ymir Lodge! Here's the chance to make a quantum leap in your avalanche decision-making and skill---a six-day backcountry binge at Ymir Lodge,...replies0views213
2019-01-17
2019-01-06This weeks Avalanche Conditions Report is here and while things may look 'good to go'....recent storm snow and moderate winds have...replies1views382
2019-01-30
2018-12-28Recent storm snow totals from last week of up to 70cm of snow have set up some great skiing but there are still a few layers of concern in...replies0views390
2018-12-28
2018-12-14Dec 13, 2018, Revelstoke, BC: Avalanche Canada is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users, in effect...replies0views404
2018-12-14
2018-12-09While we're all waiting for the next pow cycle to hit how about spending some time getting that rusty avalanche safety knowledge up to speed?...replies0views267
2018-12-09
2018-12-07Know before you go out there this weekend with sunny skies and good skiing to be found at higher elevations and in protected areas its...replies0views382
2018-12-07
2018-11-30With tomorrow being the first day of December we can officially say it's now winter. Even though this is not the typical huge start we...replies0views395
2018-11-30
2018-06-23There's a new study out and the data on head injuries shows that there is an increased use of helmets by skiers and boarders which has reduced...replies0views1956
2018-06-23
2018-05-12Drinking contaminated water in the backcountry can spell a quick end to your backcountry camping trip. Pathogens can contaminate...replies0views951
2018-05-12
2018-04-21Spring has been delayed this season but its inevitable arrival is just around the corner. In most places, we are still are still dealing with a...replies0views1083
2018-04-212018-03-16Hi, We are looking to get into backcountry skiing, and want to take a course to learn the safty basics (we live in Toronto). We found a place in...replies2views1006
2018-04-02
2018-03-11Per the linked article in Gripped: "Rocky Mountain House Search and Rescue’s mountain rescue team, along with local helicopters and...replies0views1217
2018-03-11
2018-03-10We’re about to enter a period of intense warming. What’s more, this is the first real warm up of the season, and we know from...replies0views891
2018-03-10
2018-03-02Check out this weeks avalanche conditions report video with Whitewater Ski Resort's Avalanche Forecaster Wren McElroy and find out about...replies0views803
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2018-02-28Just a heads up if you are heading to Japan.... Notifying police in Japan about your backcountry plans is super easy. It can be done online, in...replies0views761
2018-02-28
2018-02-23Recent storm snow followed by strong South East winds have created a new variable wind slab in exposed treeline and alpine features. Join...replies0views846
2018-02-23
