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	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 2495	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 2555	By 2010-03-26
	Third fatal avalanche hits B.C. 2010-03-22 By powder A pair of heli-skiers from France who were traversing slopes near Valemount, B.C. Saturday afternoon were killed when a massive avalanche swept...	replies 0 views 2881	By powder 2010-03-22
	Revelstoke Avalanche 2010-03-20 By skifreak Revelstoke, B.C.- The search of Friday's avalanche site near Revelstoke  has been concluded and RCMP  say  there  are no...	replies 0 views 3084	By skifreak 2010-03-20
	Several snowmobilers die in B.C. avalanche 2010-03-13 By skifreak Several people have been killed, dozens are injured and many more could be trapped in an avalanche on a mountain in southeastern B.C. Hundreds of...	replies 3 views 4351	By crystaline 2010-03-19
	Ongoing avalanche problems in BC interior and n coast mtns 2010-03-10 By kklassen If you are reading the Canadian Avalanche Centre North Columbia, South Columbia, and Kootenay-Boundary public avalanche forecasts...	replies 1 views 3140	By admin 2010-03-10
	Tricky conditions in BC interior 2010-03-02 By kklassen The CAC has issued special public avalanche warnings for both of the previous two weekends. We are considering issuing a third warning for the...	replies 1 views 3234	By admin 2010-03-03
	Tree Well and Deep Snow safety 2010-03-01 By snosnob Skiing and snowboarding off of the groomed runs and in deep powder snow is one of the most exciting and appealing parts of our sport. If you...	replies 0 views 3075	By snosnob 2010-03-01
	CAC Avalanche Bulletin iPhone App Available 2010-03-01 By skifreak CAC Avalanche Bulletin iPhone App Available Stay safe in the backcountry this winter with your iPhone® or iPod Touch®. This new app...	replies 0 views 2567	By skifreak 2010-03-01
	Call for greater avalanche awareness 2010-02-28 By skifreak CANWEST NEWS SERVICEFEBRUARY 1, 2010 The B.C. Coroner's Service has released a report calling for greater avalanche awareness following the...	replies 0 views 2738	By skifreak 2010-02-28
	Special Avalanche Warning for BC Backcountry 2010-02-25 By skifreak Canadian Avalanche Centre says:...	replies 0 views 2742	By skifreak 2010-02-25
	Terrain Trap - Video 2010-02-25 By powder Another video from AvySnacks	replies 0 views 3045	By powder 2010-02-25
	BEACON SEARCHING 101 2010-02-19 By powder A nice review of transceiver searching techniques can be found here.	replies 0 views 2597	By powder 2010-02-19
	Is it as safe as you think? 2010-02-16 By skifreak Looking for more information on current conditions and found these posts on the CAC site, for the full reports check out their site. Airy Ck.,...	replies 0 views 2965	By skifreak 2010-02-16
	Kootenay Boundary Special Message - Feb 15 2010-02-15 By skifreak Special Message The mountains are in a period of change.  Avalanche hazard has increased and we need to be in tune with the changes so as to...	replies 0 views 3003	By skifreak 2010-02-15
	Avalanche Awareness Tutorial 2010-02-05 By skifreak A great interactive tutorial which covers the basics of avalanche safety, check it out and click around you may just learns...	replies 0 views 3013	By skifreak 2010-02-05
	Transceiver practice - on line! 2010-01-25 By skifreak Are you always wanting to brush up on your transceiver skills - but just can't find the time when you are out in the backcountry? Always in a...	replies 0 views 3066	By skifreak 2010-01-25
	How to Techniques for a Rutschblock Test VIDEO 2010-01-23 By Cam Campbell, Public Avalanche Forecaster for the Canadian Avalanche Centre and Researcher for the University of Calgary's Applied Snow and...	replies 0 views 3224	By 2010-01-23
	Beacon Searching VIDEO 2010-01-23 By Produced by Backcountry Access this short video demonstrates how to conduct a proper beacon search. This video is in no way a substitute for...	replies 0 views 2653	By 2010-01-23
	Strategic Shoveling VIDEO 2010-01-23 By This short video was put together by Backcountry Access and highlights strategic shoveling. Shoveling is the most time consuming part of an...	replies 0 views 2615	By 2010-01-23
	Proper Probing Techniques VIDEO 2010-01-23 By A good overview video by BCA This short video was produced by Backcountry Access and highlights proper probing techniques. In no way is this a...	replies 0 views 2834	By 2010-01-23
	Avalanche Safety - what to pack VIDEO 2010-01-23 By A short video on what to pack before you head out into the backcountry:	replies 0 views 2478	By 2010-01-23
	Special Avalanche Warning Issued for Mountainous Areas of BC Interior 2010-01-15 By skifreak Special Avalanche Warning Issued for Mountainous Areas of BC Interior Many popular backcountry skiing and snowmobiling areas included in...	replies 0 views 2698	By skifreak 2010-01-15
	Compression test - VIDEO 2010-01-15 By skifreak How to conduct a compression test like a pro:	replies 0 views 2665	By skifreak 2010-01-15
	AVALANCHE at Jackson Hole 2010-01-08 By INCIDENT UPDATE AT JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT™Posted on - 2010-01-06 For future updates on Big Wally's condition please navigate to...	replies 0 views 5643	By 2010-01-08

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