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    Several snowmobilers die in B.C. avalanche
    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...
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    By crystaline
    2010-03-19
    Ongoing avalanche problems in BC interior and n coast mtns
    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...
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    2290
    By admin
    2010-03-10
    Tricky conditions in BC interior
    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...
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    2373
    By admin
    2010-03-03
    Tree Well and Deep Snow safety
    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...
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    2083
    By snosnob
    2010-03-01
    CAC Avalanche Bulletin iPhone App Available
    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...
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    1770
    By skifreak
    2010-03-01
    Call for greater avalanche awareness
    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...
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    By skifreak
    2010-02-28
    Special Avalanche Warning for BC Backcountry
    Special Avalanche Warning for BC Backcountry
    2010-02-25
    By skifreak
    Canadian Avalanche Centre says:...
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    By skifreak
    2010-02-25
    Terrain Trap - Video
    Terrain Trap - Video
    2010-02-25
    By powder
    Another video from AvySnacks
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    By powder
    2010-02-25
    BEACON SEARCHING 101
    BEACON SEARCHING 101
    2010-02-19
    By powder
    A nice review of transceiver searching techniques can be found here.
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    1858
    By powder
    2010-02-19
    Is it as safe as you think?
    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.,...
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    By skifreak
    2010-02-16
    Kootenay Boundary Special Message - Feb 15
    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...
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    2163
    By skifreak
    2010-02-15
    Avalanche Awareness Tutorial
    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...
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    By skifreak
    2010-02-05
    Transceiver practice - on line!
    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...
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    2212
    By skifreak
    2010-01-25
    How to Techniques for a Rutschblock Test VIDEO
    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...
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    By
    2010-01-23
    Beacon Searching VIDEO
    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...
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    By
    2010-01-23
    Strategic Shoveling VIDEO
    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...
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    1826
    By
    2010-01-23
    Proper Probing Techniques VIDEO
    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...
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    1801
    By
    2010-01-23
    Avalanche Safety - what to pack VIDEO
    Avalanche Safety - what to pack VIDEO
    2010-01-23
    By
    A short video on what to pack before you head out into the backcountry:
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    1722
    By
    2010-01-23
    Special Avalanche Warning Issued for Mountainous Areas of BC Interior
    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...
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    1898
    By skifreak
    2010-01-15
    Compression test - VIDEO
    Compression test - VIDEO
    2010-01-15
    By skifreak
    How to conduct a compression test like a pro:
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    1852
    By skifreak
    2010-01-15
    AVALANCHE at Jackson Hole
    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...
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    2010-01-08
    Switzerland Avalanche Death Toll Reaches 7
    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...
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    2984
    By powder
    2010-01-07
    Current conditions a concern
    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...
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    1965
    By powder
    2010-01-05
    Kootenay Boundary Avalanche Report Jan 01
    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...
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    1945
    By powder
    2010-01-01
    BC Avalanche Conditions Summary Dec 18
    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...
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    1869
    By kklassen
    2009-12-22
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