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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 1945	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 1637	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 1782	By skifreak 2010-02-28
Special Avalanche Warning for BC Backcountry 2010-02-25 By skifreak Canadian Avalanche Centre says:...	replies 0 views 1800	By skifreak 2010-02-25
Terrain Trap - Video 2010-02-25 By powder Another video from AvySnacks	replies 0 views 2132	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 1723	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 2046	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 2016	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 1964	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 2087	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 1885	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 1688	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 1711	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 1675	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 1597	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 1786	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 1745	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 4445	By 2010-01-08
Switzerland Avalanche Death Toll Reaches 7 2010-01-07 By powder Switzerland Avalanche Death Toll Reaches 7 By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: January 5, 2010 Filed at 9:48 a.m. ET GENEVA (AP) -- The bodies...	replies 0 views 2816	By powder 2010-01-07
Current conditions a concern 2010-01-05 By powder Travel Advisory There are a few times during the winter to really watch it. Now is one of them. A persistent weak layer of surface hoar in the...	replies 0 views 1835	By powder 2010-01-05
Kootenay Boundary Avalanche Report Jan 01 2010-01-01 By powder Full report found here: http://avalanche.ca/cac/bullet.....-boundary/ Weather Forecast: Saturday: Light snow will continue until the...	replies 0 views 1802	By powder 2010-01-01
BC Avalanche Conditions Summary Dec 18 2009-12-22 By kklassen The Canadian Avalanche Centre posted the following on December 18. It's already slightly out of date for some areas. In the southern Columbias...	replies 0 views 1715	By kklassen 2009-12-22
Kootenay Boundary Avalanche Report Dec 05 2009-12-05 By powder View the full report here:http://www.avalanche.ca/cac/bu.....-boundary/ Weather ForecastCold temperatures and clear skies with light to...	replies 0 views 2070	By powder 2009-12-05
Kootenay Boundary Avalanche report Dec 03 2009-12-03 By skifreak Weather Forecast Thursday: Forecast moderate North to West winds, temperatures should be cold around -10 to -15 deg. C. Likely clear...	replies 0 views 1751	By skifreak 2009-12-03
Kootenay Boundary Avalanche Report 2009-11-26 By powder Date Issued: Wednesday, 25 November 2009 04:00 PMWeather Forecast: Thursday: We should see 15-20cm of snow above 1800m by Friday...	replies 0 views 1861	By powder 2009-11-26