BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Safety Talk
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2023-04-24Spring 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...replies0views1795
2023-04-24
2023-04-22After over 14 false activations of Apple's new SOS system in BC, BCSARA has called for users to update their watches and...replies0views1109
2023-04-22
2023-04-07This 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...replies0views1640
2023-04-07
2023-03-31Watch the latest Avalanche Conditions Report before you head out into the backcountry as there are several things you need to know about this...replies0views1093
2023-03-31
2023-03-11How 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...replies0views1317
2023-03-11
2023-03-08Despite the oncoming spring weather this season's snowpack is still not to be trusted. Unfortunatley, in the words of forecasters, this is...replies0views1440
2023-03-08
2023-03-03The latest episode of the Avalanche Conditions Report is live and a must watch before you head out into the backcountry. Join Dave from Whitewater...replies0views1124
2023-03-03
2023-03-01The Avalanche Canada Forecaster Blog's latest edition - Keeping it Simple with a Complicated Snowpack - is packed with all kinds of tips to...replies0views1458
2023-03-01
2023-02-08Ever hear someone refer to a 'strategic mindset'? Check out the latest from the Avalanche Canada Forecaster's Blog: Deep Persistent...replies0views1459
2023-02-08
2023-02-02In the latest Avalanche Conditions Report Video, Dave, who is part of the Snow Safety Team at Whitewater Ski resort discusses the current...replies0views1196
2023-02-02
2023-01-25Check out the latest Forecaster's Blog from Avalanche Canada! Some in-depth weather forecast information followed by great tips on how to...replies0views1311
2023-01-25
2023-01-05In the latest Avalanche Conditions Report Video, Dave, who is part of the Snow Safety Team at Whitewater Ski resort explains why the snowpack...replies0views1166
2023-01-05
2023-01-04What exactly are the differences between a Deep Persistent Slab avalanche problem and a Persistent Slab avalanche problem? It may not be as...replies0views1557
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2022-12-23To those of you starting out in backcountry skiing, here is a video from Backcountry Skiing Canada that explains the risks of ski pole wrist...replies0views2331
2022-12-23
2022-12-23Things are about to get spicy in the backcountry so you better be prepared. Watch the latest Avalanche Conditions Report Video below with Dave...replies0views1139
2022-12-23
2022-12-21The Avalanche Canada Forecaster's Blog is stacked with great articles, but their latest is exceptionally poignant: Travelling in Avalanche...replies1views1388
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2022-12-09The Mountain Information Network, aka the MIN, is an amazing resource developed by Avalanche Canada. This might already be on your radar, but if...replies0views1423
2022-12-09
2022-12-07You've likely already refreshed your beacon skills, or are planning on it sometime in the near future, but have you ever practiced a complex...replies0views1436
2022-12-07
2022-12-06Winter 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,...replies0views1056
2022-12-06
2022-12-02We’ve made some changes at avalanche.ca. This season, we switched to flexible forecast regions, which means our forecasts will more...replies0views1128
2022-12-02
2022-10-25One skill most backcountry skiers lack when it comes to snow stability tests is How To Perform An Extended Column Test. This is a more...replies0views1763
2022-10-25
2022-10-18In this video Backcountry Skiing Canada demonstrates how to dig out an avalanche victim and proper shovelling techniques including the conveyor...replies0views1021
2022-10-18
2022-10-05North Shore Search and Rescue is in a fight with the province over it's ability to do night time hoist operations. A hoist operation is...replies0views1199
2022-10-05
2022-10-03New tool for search and rescue. RECCO has now expanded their search capabilities with the addition of a helicopter detection unit. Now...replies0views1144
2022-10-03
2022-10-02Backcountry Access has some great backcountry skiing video tutorials and since the days are getting colder and the first snows are appearing on...replies0views1020
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