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	Size Matters in the Backcountry 2010-10-31 By skifreak There are few factors more important in your trip planning than the size of your group. Take a glance at the annual issue of Accidents...	replies 0 views 2847	By skifreak 2010-10-31
	Staying Safe and Enjoying the Backcountry Course in Prince George 2010-10-18 By cdelong This course is being offered in Prince George. For more information visit Stride and Glide	replies 1 views 2953	By 2010-10-18
	It may be summer but Avalanches still a possibility 2010-07-27 By skifreak Experienced Backcountry Skiier Killed On The Snowfield Above Cony Lake Near Finch Lake In Rocky Mountain National Park. At 8:15 a.m., Sunday,...	replies 0 views 2793	By skifreak 2010-07-27
	Backcountry Access (BCA) survey! 2010-05-13 By powder Backcountry Access (BCA) want to hear from people who have had to use their avi gear for real. For purposes of their study, it doesn't matter...	replies 0 views 2693	By powder 2010-05-13
	When to Revive an Avalanche Victim 2010-05-12 By powder A new study, published in the journal Resuscitation and reported on by Reuters, reveals under what circumstances doctors are most...	replies 0 views 2533	By powder 2010-05-12
	Snowmobile seizures contemplated in B.C. 2010-05-11 By powder Snowmobilers who endanger the lives of others may see their sleds seized by authorities, under legislation proposed by B.C. Tourism Minister Kevin...	replies 0 views 2555	By powder 2010-05-11
	CAC Spring Advisory 2010-04-30 By snosnob April 30, 2010 Danger Ratings: In spring, danger is generally closely related to four factors: 1. Air temperatures above the freezing point...	replies 0 views 3191	By snosnob 2010-04-30
	BCA avalanche incident survey 2010-04-22 By Backcountry Access is conducting a survey related to avalanche incidents. If you have been involved in an avalanche incident, you can...	replies 0 views 2732	By 2010-04-22
	New Avalanche rescue device - WTF? 2010-04-21 By Just ran across this article on a new avalanche rescue device but it looks a little antiquated and not so sure it would be used for a live...	replies 0 views 2677	By 2010-04-21
	Avalanche death under investigation 2010-04-20 By powder A Whitehorse avalanche expert is looking into how a snowslide in Kluane National Park and Reserve killed a 29-year-old backcountry skier this...	replies 0 views 3240	By powder 2010-04-20
	Skiers dies in Yukon Avalanche 2010-04-20 By powder Calls for an avalanche forecasting system in the Yukon have been re-ignited this week by the death of a backcountry skier in Kluane National Park...	replies 0 views 4089	By powder 2010-04-20
	Avalanche death toll rises to 11 as Alberta snowmobiler killed in B.C. 2010-04-14 By skifreak Apr 6, 2010 INVERMERE, B.C. — Another snowmobiler has been killed in an avalanche in British Columbia. RCMP say a 41-year-old man from...	replies 0 views 2598	By skifreak 2010-04-14
	Avalanches killed 27 this season in Switzerland 2010-04-14 By skifreak Avalanches killed 27 people in Switzerland so far this winter, authorities have reported. The figure is in line with the multi-year average, the...	replies 0 views 2712	By skifreak 2010-04-14
	Avalanche Kills Snowboarders, Takes Down Helicopter 2010-04-14 By skifreak Ten people were killed last weekend when their helicopter was pummeled by an avalanche after landing on the ski slope. The Mi-8 helicopter had...	replies 0 views 3082	By skifreak 2010-04-14
	Fatality in Yukon Avalanche 2010-04-13 By skifreak A 29-year-old Czech man has been killed by an avalanche while skiing in the backcountry at Kluane National Park in the Yukon, according to...	replies 1 views 3256	By 2011-09-22
	SPRINGTIME BACKCOUNTRY BASICS: 2010-04-13 By snosnob SPRINGTIME BACKCOUNTRY BASICS -Timing! Get out early, follow the sun as slopes heat up and be home by early afternoon. There's great snow...	replies 0 views 3902	By snosnob 2010-04-13
	location, location, location. - PICS 2010-04-12 By snosnob After recently viewing some people enjoying a sunny spring day I though I should share some thoughts to consider before building a kicker on a...	replies 2 views 3003	By 2011-09-22
	Snowmobiler dies in Avalanche in BC April 06 2010-04-07 By skifreak A 41-year-old man is dead after a snowmobile outing with friends triggered an avalanche, burying him in snow for up to 20 minutes before friends...	replies 0 views 2455	By skifreak 2010-04-07
	Pemberton Man Killed in Mount Currie Avalanche 2010-04-06 By skifreak Apr 1, 2010 1:51pm Pemberton man killed in Mount Currie avalanche A Pemberton man was killed in a Class 3 avalanche while skiing on Mount Currie...	replies 0 views 3123	By skifreak 2010-04-06
	Glacier Park Avalanche Victim 2010-04-06 By skifreak WEST GLACIER – A 37-year-old snowboarder was killed in an avalanche this week, while riding solo in Glacier National Park's...	replies 0 views 3231	By skifreak 2010-04-06
	Avalanches Pictures on February/March 2010 Surface Hoar 2010-04-05 By View all the pics on the CAC site here.	replies 0 views 2562	By 2010-04-05
	Avalanche Involvement Report - Evening Ridge - North side 2010-04-03 By powder On Mar 31st a group of 8 people skiing the north side of Evening Ridge released a size 1.5 avalanche on a 35 degree slope... View the complete...	replies 0 views 2729	By powder 2010-04-03
	Have a safe Easte 2010-04-01 By kklassen We are very busy here at the CAC and I don’t have time to do an in-depth update. I do want to remind people that even though avalanches are...	replies 0 views 2500	By kklassen 2010-04-01
	continuing avalanche problems in BC interior 2010-03-26 By kklassen In the BC interior mountains, clearly, we again find ourselves in a winter where persistent weak layers are playing a significant role in snowpack...	replies 0 views 2483	By kklassen 2010-03-26
	MAR 24 - Hanging around with a polar bear tied up with 7mm cord 2010-03-26 By Just finished 6 days snowcat supported ski touring in the Western side  of the Monashees, north of the Trans Canada Highway. As I am sure...	replies 0 views 2545	By 2010-03-26

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