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    Who pays for Search and Rescue in BC
    Who pays for Search and Rescue in BC
    2023-05-20
    By bootroom
    Having been a long-time member of BC SAR, I get this question a lot.  It is an interesting question/debate as to who should pay for the...
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    By bootroom
    2023-05-20
    How to practice with your avalanche transeiver in the summer
    How to practice with your avalanche transeiver in the summer
    2023-05-06
    By bootroom
    So spring/summer is here and time to hang up your avalanche transceiver until the fall right ???  Not so fast. First, always take the...
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    By bootroom
    2023-05-06
    Special Public Avalanche Warning in place until end of May 1 2023
    Special Public Avalanche Warning in place until end of May 1 2023
    2023-04-27
    By Avalanche Canada
    Special Public Avalanche Warning in effect until the end of Monday, May 1. A dramatic increase in temperatures is expected to destabilize the...
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    By Avalanche Canada
    2023-04-27
    It’s not spring yet! Avalanche Fatality in Lake Louise
    It’s not spring yet! Avalanche Fatality in Lake Louise
    2023-04-24
    By admin
    Spring is a time for couloir skiing and ski traverses but it’s also a time to not get complacent and think that everything is AOK. The...
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    763
    By admin
    2023-04-24
    BC Search and Rescue is calling for users to update thier Apple watches
    BC Search and Rescue is calling for users to update thier Apple watches
    2023-04-22
    By bootroom
    After over 14 false activations of Apple's new SOS system in BC, BCSARA has called for users to update their watches and...
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    250
    By bootroom
    2023-04-22
    Tree well rescue at Mt. Baker - VIDEO
    Tree well rescue at Mt. Baker - VIDEO
    2023-04-07
    By admin
    This video of a recent Tree Well rescue at Mt. Baker is a must watch. The snowboarder was very lucky to have someone spot him and this person...
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    By admin
    2023-04-07
    Avalanche Conditions Report - VIDEO
    Avalanche Conditions Report - VIDEO
    2023-03-31
    By admin
    Watch the latest Avalanche Conditions Report before you head out into the backcountry as there are several things you need to know about this...
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    By admin
    2023-03-31
    Do you Really Need to Dig Snowpits?
    Do you Really Need to Dig Snowpits?
    2023-03-11
    By admin
    How often do you really need to dig snow pits? As a recreational backcountry user, the answer is... Not often. BCA Co-Founder Bruce Edgerly's...
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    By admin
    2023-03-11
    The Deep Persistent Problem is Not Going Away - Avalanche Canada
    The Deep Persistent Problem is Not Going Away - Avalanche Canada
    2023-03-08
    By Sarah Jakober
    Despite the oncoming spring weather this season's snowpack is still not to be trusted. Unfortunatley, in the words of forecasters, this is...
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    By Sarah Jakober
    2023-03-08
    Avalanche Conditions Report #5 - VIDEO
    Avalanche Conditions Report #5 - VIDEO
    2023-03-03
    By admin
    The latest episode of the Avalanche Conditions Report is live and a must watch before you head out into the backcountry. Join Dave from Whitewater...
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    By admin
    2023-03-03
    Keeping it Simple with a Complicated Snowpack - Avalanche Canada
    Keeping it Simple with a Complicated Snowpack - Avalanche Canada
    2023-03-01
    By Sarah Jakober
    The Avalanche Canada Forecaster Blog's latest edition - Keeping it Simple with a Complicated Snowpack - is packed with all kinds of tips to...
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    By Sarah Jakober
    2023-03-01
    Deep Persistent Mindset
    Deep Persistent Mindset
    2023-02-08
    By Sarah Jakober
    Ever hear someone refer to a 'strategic mindset'? Check out the latest from the Avalanche Canada Forecaster's Blog: Deep Persistent...
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    By Sarah Jakober
    2023-02-08
    Avalanche Conditions Report 4 VIDEO
    Avalanche Conditions Report 4 VIDEO
    2023-02-02
    By admin
    In the latest Avalanche Conditions Report Video, Dave, who is part of the Snow Safety Team at Whitewater Ski resort discusses the current...
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    By admin
    2023-02-02
    Warming and Weakness in a Complex Snowpack
    Warming and Weakness in a Complex Snowpack
    2023-01-25
    By Sarah Jakober
    Check out the latest Forecaster's Blog from Avalanche Canada! Some in-depth weather forecast information followed by great tips on how to...
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    By Sarah Jakober
    2023-01-25
    Avalanche Conditions Report Video #3
    Avalanche Conditions Report Video #3
    2023-01-05
    By admin
    In the latest Avalanche Conditions Report Video, Dave, who is part of the Snow Safety Team at Whitewater Ski resort explains why the snowpack...
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    544
    By admin
    2023-01-05
    What is the difference between Deep Persistent and Persistent?
    What is the difference between Deep Persistent and Persistent?
    2023-01-04
    By Sarah Jakober
    What exactly are the differences between a Deep Persistent Slab avalanche problem and a Persistent Slab avalanche problem? It may not be as...
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    By Sarah Jakober
    2023-01-04
    Ski Pole Wrist Straps Need To Go!
    Ski Pole Wrist Straps Need To Go!
    2022-12-23
    By Kai Seifert
    To those of you starting out in backcountry skiing, here is a video from Backcountry Skiing Canada that explains the risks of ski pole wrist...
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    By Kai Seifert
    2022-12-23
    Avalanche Conditions Report #2 - VIDEO
    Avalanche Conditions Report #2 - VIDEO
    2022-12-23
    By admin
    Things are about to get spicy in the backcountry so you better be prepared. Watch the latest Avalanche Conditions Report Video below with Dave...
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    531
    By admin
    2022-12-23
    Travelling in Avalanche Terrain During Extremely Cold Weather
    Travelling in Avalanche Terrain During Extremely Cold Weather
    2022-12-21
    By Sarah Jakober
    The Avalanche Canada Forecaster's Blog is stacked with great articles, but their latest is exceptionally poignant: Travelling in Avalanche...
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    By jimmy tech
    2023-04-11
    The Mountain Information Network (social media for ski tourers)
    The Mountain Information Network (social media for ski tourers)
    2022-12-09
    By Kai Seifert
    The Mountain Information Network, aka the MIN, is an amazing resource developed by Avalanche Canada. This might already be on your radar, but if...
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    711
    By Kai Seifert
    2022-12-09
    Beacon Practice: Complex Multiple Burials
    Beacon Practice: Complex Multiple Burials
    2022-12-07
    By Sarah Jakober
    You've likely already refreshed your beacon skills, or are planning on it sometime in the near future, but have you ever practiced a complex...
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    711
    By Sarah Jakober
    2022-12-07
    Current Avalanche Conditions Video
    Current Avalanche Conditions Video
    2022-12-06
    By admin
    Winter is here and a lot of you are already heading out into the backcountry or at least planning to head out for a ski tour soon. Before you do,...
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    456
    By admin
    2022-12-06
    Changes at avalanche.ca
    Changes at avalanche.ca
    2022-12-02
    By Avalanche Canada
    We’ve made some changes at avalanche.ca. This season, we switched to flexible forecast regions, which means our forecasts will more...
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    466
    By Avalanche Canada
    2022-12-02
    How To Perform An Extended Column Test - VIDEO
    How To Perform An Extended Column Test - VIDEO
    2022-10-25
    By admin
    One skill most backcountry skiers lack when it comes to snow stability tests is How To Perform An Extended Column Test. This is a more...
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    By admin
    2022-10-25
    Shovelling 101—A How to video
    Shovelling 101—A How to video
    2022-10-18
    By admin
    In this video Backcountry Skiing Canada demonstrates how to dig out an avalanche victim and proper shovelling techniques including the conveyor...
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    514
    By admin
    2022-10-18
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