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	Paridise basin Avalanche 2014-03-08 By Chasing snowflakes Here is an account of a rescue i was part of on Thursday.  The most terrifying word any one of us will hear while recreating in the...	replies 0 views 3353	By Chasing snowflakes 2014-03-08
	Southern BC Snowpack remains highly prone to human triggering 2014-02-28 By Avalanche Canada CAC Urges Caution in Southern BC Mountains Snowpack remains highly prone to human triggering Friday, February 28, Revelstoke, BC: The Canadian...	replies 0 views 2331	By Avalanche Canada 2014-02-28
	Special Public Avalanche Warning Feb. 20 - 26 2014-02-20 By Avalanche Canada Special Public Avalanche Warning for Most of BC’s Mountainous Regions  Canadian Avalanche Centre warns of significant potential for...	replies 0 views 2446	By Avalanche Canada 2014-02-20
	Special Public Avalanche Warning for Most BC Avalanche Regions 2014-01-16 By Avalanche Canada Special Public Avalanche Warning for Most BC Avalanche Regions Recreational backcountry users urged to exercise extra caution this coming...	replies 0 views 2495	By Avalanche Canada 2014-01-16
	Avalanche and backcountry litterature 2014-01-13 By swedecan Hello, I'm just getting into backcountry skiing and I'm wondering if there's any litterature on avalanche safety and safe travel in...	replies 2 views 2216	By PaulD 2014-01-14
	The CAC says it's not as safe out there as you think! 2014-01-02 By skifreak This is the latest from the CAC blog, something worth readung and taking VERY seriously.... I hope I’m wrong but I think I’m seeing a...	replies 0 views 2542	By skifreak 2014-01-02
	Need of AST 2013-11-29 By Michaelwestv I got great training in methods to deal with the challenges involved in mountaineering from Mountaineering School Canmore.  I have signed up...	replies 2 views 2613	By skifreak 2013-11-29
	CAC launches Throttle Decision 2013-11-28 By Avalanche Canada Nov 28, 2013, Revelstoke, BC: In the high-octane world of mountain snowmobiling, it takes a lot to get the attention of riders. Images of...	replies 0 views 2576	By Avalanche Canada 2013-11-28
	John Buffery 2013-11-16 By KootPow John Buffery is a mountain guide, avalache officer and long time local in Nelson, BC. With such a high quality of backcountry terrain in the...	replies 0 views 3387	By KootPow 2013-11-16
	A Few More Turns _ Avalanche Story -- VIDEO 2013-11-11 By admin02 Someone (Johnny P.) posted this on our FB site and I thought it was good enough to share with you, site visitors. The human factor is being...	replies 3 views 3155	By lifeisgood 2013-11-13
	5 new Avalanche Stats from Bruce Temper! 2013-11-09 By KootPow Bruce Temper is always keeping us informed from the Utah Avalache Center. Check out one of his latest posts on SnowBrains:...	replies 0 views 2886	By KootPow 2013-11-09
	Utah Avalanche Center 2012/13 season wrap-up -- VIDEO 2013-11-04 By admin02 Good Monday Morning. Here's an interesting video put out by the UAC. It seems like avalanche orgs are getting smart and teaching through...	replies 0 views 2264	By admin02 2013-11-04
	Test yourself! 2013-10-26 By KootPow No matter how knowledgeable & safe you are in the backcountry you should continue to maintain and develop new skills. Avalanche safety...	replies 0 views 3378	By KootPow 2013-10-26
	Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundaries 2013-10-18 By wildearthadventures As winter fast approaches with fresh snow on the mountain tops our thoughts rightly start to drift to our winter gear. Is this the new year for...	replies 0 views 2640	By wildearthadventures 2013-10-18
	Need advice for AST course 2013-09-19 By Aaron712 I'm an amateur skier and I recently completed a basic backcountry skiing course in Canmore. It has been recommended that I also take an...	replies 4 views 3010	By Dextern 2014-03-26
	Risk Management: Playing in the Snow 2013-08-05 By KootPow I have been getting some flack lately from friends/family who spend little time with me in the mountains. They prefer the "safety nets" of...	replies 0 views 2597	By KootPow 2013-08-05
	Sheep Creek incident report from CAIC 2013-04-25 By admin02 The Colorado Avalanche Information Center published their official report on Saturday's deadly slide. There has been a lot of conjecture on...	replies 0 views 2646	By admin02 2013-04-25
	Heads up from the CAC for Family Day Weekend 2013-02-08 By Avalanche Canada    A “Heads-Up” from the Canadian Avalanche Centre for BC’s Family Day Weekend  Backcountry recreationists...	replies 0 views 2156	By Avalanche Canada 2013-02-08
	Summit Mountain Guides AST 1 -- Course review 2013-01-10 By admin02 We took the Canadian Avalanche Centre-approved AST 1 course with Summit Mountain Guides a few weeks back and we'd like to tell you about it....	replies 0 views 3344	By admin02 2013-01-10
	Self Rescue Beef! 2013-01-08 By WhoopWhoop Why does hardly anyone have a rescue sled? I have my feet in the snow almost everyday for work or recreation. I see, many people now a days...	replies 1 views 2975	By 2013-01-08
	Staying Safe with Wilderness First Responder 2013-01-07 By emilyanthem Just wanted to share a recommendation if you are looking at taking an in depth first aid course. I took the 80 hour Wilderness First Responder...	replies 0 views 3389	By emilyanthem 2013-01-07
	Outstanding article on Tunnel Creek Avalanche -- Full multimedia 2012-12-27 By admin02 Just in case you missed this, you should definitely take a look. It's a remarkably comprehensive article (with still pictures, videos,...	replies 2 views 4138	By admin02 2012-12-28
	Bad knees. On the trail, what to do? 2012-11-29 By baller34 Hey everyone.  Im new to this and ski out of blue mountain, not a big hill but it works.  I've found when I'm out for a...	replies 0 views 2396	By baller34 2012-11-29
	Strategic Shoveling video 2012-11-17 By Zorba It's the time of year to start honing avalanche rescue skills. Shovelling is the most time consuming part of an effective rescue. This great...	replies 1 views 3738	By 2012-11-26
	First Avalanche Fatality of 2012/13 2012-10-24 By Zorba Not skiing or boarding, but the abundance of early snow this year also means early avalanche risk. This from The Province: STEWART —...	replies 0 views 2282	By Zorba 2012-10-24

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