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Our luck may finally be changing, this cold and windy weather pattern may be moving out and spring may actually be moving in. More snow in the...
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It is a complex and tricky snowpack out there right now that is starting to wake up. 15-20cm of new snow fell over the weekend followed by...
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The latest Avalanche Conditions Report explains how this complex snowpack formed and what to watch out for. Thanks to Jay from the...
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How quickly things can change. We went from deep pow to wind scoured and dense slab instability in a matter of hours. Two surface hoar...
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Cold temps have been the story of the past week. This last weekend we had storm totals of 30+cm followed by significant wind and cold temps. This...
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Pole straps can be killers and there is no real reason for them to be part of a ski pole. There, I said it. I know many of you will disagree and...
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Though its been 3 weeks, this accident report is worth reading. This incident occurred during an AIARE Level II course and highlights just how...
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Ymir Lodge! Here's the chance to make a quantum leap in your avalanche decision-making and skill---a six-day backcountry binge at Ymir Lodge,...
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This weeks Avalanche Conditions Report is here and while things may look 'good to go'....recent storm snow and moderate winds have...
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Recent storm snow totals from last week of up to 70cm of snow have set up some great skiing but there are still a few layers of concern in...
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Dec 13, 2018, Revelstoke, BC: Avalanche Canada is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users, in effect...
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While we're all waiting for the next pow cycle to hit how about spending some time getting that rusty avalanche safety knowledge up to speed?...
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Know before you go out there this weekend with sunny skies and good skiing to be found at higher elevations and in protected areas its...
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With tomorrow being the first day of December we can officially say it's now winter. Even though this is not the typical huge start we...
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There's a new study out and the data on head injuries shows that there is an increased use of helmets by skiers and boarders which has reduced...
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Drinking contaminated water in the backcountry can spell a quick end to your backcountry camping trip. Pathogens can contaminate...
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Spring has been delayed this season but its inevitable arrival is just around the corner. In most places, we are still are still dealing with a...
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Hi,
We are looking to get into backcountry skiing, and want to take a course to learn the safty basics (we live in Toronto). We found a place in...
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Per the linked article in Gripped: "Rocky Mountain House Search and Rescue’s mountain rescue team, along with local helicopters and...
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We’re about to enter a period of intense warming. What’s more, this is the first real warm up of the season, and we know from...
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Check out this weeks avalanche conditions report video with Whitewater Ski Resort's Avalanche Forecaster Wren McElroy and find out about...
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Just a heads up if you are heading to Japan....
Notifying police in Japan about your backcountry plans is super easy. It can be done online, in...
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Recent storm snow followed by strong South East winds have created a new variable wind slab in exposed treeline and alpine features. Join...
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Hi, please help resolve a heated discussion I was having with a back country partner about the best route through an open glade, like the one in...
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So, as we have all seen, theres been alot of high danger out there. Where does everyone go when things are too risky? Anyone willing to share...
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