BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Safety Talk
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2014-09-24As winter creeps in, this is a good time remind ourselves of the dangers that backcountry skiing present and what we can do to prepare now. This...replies0views3668
2014-09-242014-04-02I've recently completed my CAA Operations Level I Certification and I wanted to recommend the course to others. Sure it's expensive,...replies6views3503
2014-04-042014-03-13March 13, 2014, Revelstoke, BC: After four avalanche fatalities in the past six days, the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) is urging...replies0views2564
2014-03-13
2014-03-12Just went in for a avie response in the Grey Creek pass. The slide slid on the Jan facets (most likely) and had a width of 300m, 1 meter...replies3views6221
2014-03-12
2014-03-08Here is an account of a rescue i was part of on Thursday. The most terrifying word any one of us will hear while recreating in the...replies0views3385
2014-03-082014-02-28CAC Urges Caution in Southern BC Mountains Snowpack remains highly prone to human triggering Friday, February 28, Revelstoke, BC: The Canadian...replies0views2358
2014-02-282014-02-20Special Public Avalanche Warning for Most of BC’s Mountainous Regions Canadian Avalanche Centre warns of significant potential for...replies0views2472
2014-02-202014-01-16Special Public Avalanche Warning for Most BC Avalanche Regions Recreational backcountry users urged to exercise extra caution this coming...replies0views2543
2014-01-162014-01-13Hello, I'm just getting into backcountry skiing and I'm wondering if there's any litterature on avalanche safety and safe travel in...replies2views2244
2014-01-14
2014-01-02This is the latest from the CAC blog, something worth readung and taking VERY seriously.... I hope I’m wrong but I think I’m seeing a...replies0views2572
2014-01-022013-11-29I got great training in methods to deal with the challenges involved in mountaineering from Mountaineering School Canmore. I have signed up...replies2views2643
2013-11-29
2013-11-28Nov 28, 2013, Revelstoke, BC: In the high-octane world of mountain snowmobiling, it takes a lot to get the attention of riders. Images of...replies0views2609
2013-11-28
2013-11-16John Buffery is a mountain guide, avalache officer and long time local in Nelson, BC. With such a high quality of backcountry terrain in the...replies0views3428
2013-11-16
2013-11-11Someone (Johnny P.) posted this on our FB site and I thought it was good enough to share with you, site visitors. The human factor is being...replies3views3176
2013-11-13
2013-11-09Bruce Temper is always keeping us informed from the Utah Avalache Center. Check out one of his latest posts on SnowBrains:...replies0views2919
2013-11-09
2013-11-04Good Monday Morning. Here's an interesting video put out by the UAC. It seems like avalanche orgs are getting smart and teaching through...replies0views2295
2013-11-04
2013-10-26No matter how knowledgeable & safe you are in the backcountry you should continue to maintain and develop new skills. Avalanche safety...replies0views3416
2013-10-26
2013-10-18As winter fast approaches with fresh snow on the mountain tops our thoughts rightly start to drift to our winter gear. Is this the new year for...replies0views2669
2013-10-182013-09-19I'm an amateur skier and I recently completed a basic backcountry skiing course in Canmore. It has been recommended that I also take an...replies4views3049
2014-03-26
2013-08-05I have been getting some flack lately from friends/family who spend little time with me in the mountains. They prefer the "safety nets" of...replies0views2636
2013-08-05
2013-04-25The Colorado Avalanche Information Center published their official report on Saturday's deadly slide. There has been a lot of conjecture on...replies0views2677
2013-04-252013-02-08A “Heads-Up” from the Canadian Avalanche Centre for BC’s Family Day Weekend Backcountry recreationists...replies0views2192
2013-02-08
2013-01-10We took the Canadian Avalanche Centre-approved AST 1 course with Summit Mountain Guides a few weeks back and we'd like to tell you about it....replies0views3402
2013-01-102013-01-08Why does hardly anyone have a rescue sled? I have my feet in the snow almost everyday for work or recreation. I see, many people now a days...replies1views3014
2013-01-082013-01-07Just wanted to share a recommendation if you are looking at taking an in depth first aid course. I took the 80 hour Wilderness First Responder...replies0views3428
2013-01-07
