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Are U ready for winter? Avalanche Canada wants to help with some great webinars

  • 2023-11-09 08:25:50


    Are you getting stoked for winter but not enough snow on the ground yet?  Well, this is a great time to check out Avalanche Canada's 2023-24 Webinar Series.
    Here is the lineup below.  Some great information for the first-time backcountry user along with the old dog that has been touring for years.  You can also view the online video after the date if needed.  Enjoy and stay safe out there this year.  Avalanche Canada is doing their part now it is up to us.

    Wed. Nov. 8: Stoke Your Approach.
    Wed. Nov. 22: History Repeats.
    Wed. Dec. 6: From Planning to Powder.
    Wed. Dec. 13: Be Avy Savvy -- What SAR wants you to know.
    Wed. Jan. 10: Using the Mountain Weather Forecast.
    Wed. Jan. 17: Choosing Terrain for Skiers.
    Wed. Jan. 31: Choosing Terrain for Snowmobilers.
    Wed. Feb. 14: Navigation 101: Using Digital Tools.
    Wed. Feb. 21: Avalanche Problems.
    Wed. March 6: Managing March.

    A huge shout-out to Lindsay Donovan for the photo above.  You can see her great work at lindsaydonovan.com