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Human factors in ski touring "FACETS" 2024-07-13 By bootroom As we look to survive this heat wave this summer what better time to look at human factors in decision-making than now? A great...	replies 0 views 195	By bootroom 2024-07-13
Persistent weak layers—“spooky” avalanche conditions 2024-07-06 By bootroom Over our summer heat wave what better thing to do than get caught up on our persistent weak layers? PWLs are one of the spookiest features...	replies 0 views 286	By bootroom 2024-07-06
Treatment of severe frostbite with iloprost in northern Canada 2024-06-27 By bootroom As temperatures rise in summer it is not the time to think about frostbite. But for me I just came back from some high altitude climbing...	replies 0 views 243	By bootroom 2024-06-27
Be safe crossing summer snowfields - VIDEO 2024-06-24 By admin With Spring now in full swing and Summer just around the corner, it’s that time of year when you have to start being concerned with...	replies 0 views 233	By admin 2024-06-24
Art of snow anchors 2024-06-22 By bootroom Yes, it is summer and maybe you might be sporting sandals and not ski boots right now. But hey never too soon or too late to think about...	replies 0 views 348	By bootroom 2024-06-22
DAV Safety Research: Avalanche Transceiver Test 2024-06-20 By bootroom Looking for a little light ready this summer? Then why not check our DAV Safety Research: Avalanche Transceiver Test paper for the...	replies 0 views 245	By bootroom 2024-06-20
Search for missing mountain climbers near Squamish continues 2024-06-15 By bootroom Sad news that the search for the 3 missing climbing in Squamish continues. But this highlights the very challenging job SAR has in this...	replies 0 views 323	By bootroom 2024-06-15
Spring does not mean stability 2024-05-11 By Ben.Davies Spring is Here! Time of strong legs, long days, steep objectives, and bootpacks. Whilst it seems like a good time to step out and take a shot...	replies 0 views 359	By Ben.Davies 2024-05-11
BCA [EDGE]ucation - Don't Get Overwhelmed 2024-04-13 By admin Backcountry Access [EDGE]ucation is back and better than ever—with a second season of no-frills backcountry education tips from BCA...	replies 0 views 368	By admin 2024-04-13
Electromagnetic interference and avalanche transceivers 2024-04-07 By bootroom It seems the talk of the avalanche industry this year has been electromagnetic interference. Avalanche Canada is talking about it. I have...	replies 0 views 595	By bootroom 2024-04-07
North Shore Avalanche Conditions March 29, 2024 2024-03-30 By bootroom Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore...	replies 0 views 389	By bootroom 2024-03-30
North Shore avalanche conditions March 22, 2024 2024-03-24 By bootroom North Shore Avalanche Conditions Friday March 22, 2024 Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North...	replies 0 views 404	By bootroom 2024-03-24
Slope Angle Measurement: Inclinometer Error 2024-03-20 By Jerry Isaak "What's the slope angle?" It's a foundational question asked by backcountry skiers and introduced in every avalanche...	replies 0 views 627	By Jerry Isaak 2024-03-20
North Shore Avalanche Conditions March 15, 2024 2024-03-17 By bootroom Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore...	replies 0 views 421	By bootroom 2024-03-17
North Shore Avalanche Conditions Friday March 8, 2024 2024-03-10 By bootroom Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore...	replies 0 views 406	By bootroom 2024-03-10
Avalanche Conditions Report - VIDEO 2024-03-07 By admin Winter is finally underway!! However, it's arrived with scary conditions. We have had a very large storm and avalanche cycle which...	replies 0 views 463	By admin 2024-03-07
North Shore Avalanche Conditions March 1, 2024 2024-03-03 By bootroom Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore...	replies 0 views 381	By bootroom 2024-03-03
Garmin inReach SOS Report 2024-03-01 By admin This 2023 inReach SOS Report offers key insights, information and highlights trends involving SOS incidents reported to Garmin Response during the...	replies 0 views 601	By admin 2024-03-01
Avalanche Conditions Report for Feb 29th 2024 2024-02-29 By admin Welcome to Episode 7 of the 23/24 Avalanche Conditions Report with Jason Wishlow, brought to you by Whitewater Ski Resort, Backcountry Skiing...	replies 0 views 520	By admin 2024-02-29
North Shore Avalanche Conditions February 23, 2024 2024-02-25 By bootroom Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore...	replies 0 views 398	By bootroom 2024-02-25
North Shore Avalanche Conditions February 16, 2024 2024-02-17 By bootroom Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore...	replies 0 views 415	By bootroom 2024-02-17
New App helps make better terrain choices 2024-02-17 By Ben.Davies Aspect Avy claims to help users make better decisions in the back country. This app has been created by a team including Jeff Banks, an...	replies 0 views 511	By Ben.Davies 2024-02-17
North Shore Avalanche Conditions February 9, 2024 2024-02-10 By bootroom Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore...	replies 0 views 455	By bootroom 2024-02-10
Avalanche Conditions Report #6 2024-02-08 By admin Welcome to Episode 6 of the 23/24 Avalanche Conditions Report with Douglas Noblet and Jake Mentz, brought to you by Whitewater Ski Resort,...	replies 0 views 495	By admin 2024-02-08
North Shore Avalanche Conditions February 2, 2024 2024-02-04 By bootroom Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore mountain...	replies 0 views 455	By bootroom 2024-02-04

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