BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Safety Talk
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2013-01-10We 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....replies0views3416
2013-01-102013-01-08Why 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...replies1views3037
2013-01-082013-01-07Just 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...replies0views3443
2013-01-07
2012-12-27Just in case you missed this, you should definitely take a look. It's a remarkably comprehensive article (with still pictures, videos,...replies2views4187
2012-12-282012-11-29Hey 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...replies0views2450
2012-11-29
2012-11-17It's the time of year to start honing avalanche rescue skills. Shovelling is the most time consuming part of an effective rescue. This great...replies1views3781
2012-11-26
2012-10-24Not skiing or boarding, but the abundance of early snow this year also means early avalanche risk. This from The Province: STEWART —...replies0views2329
2012-10-24
2012-10-17This image says so much and is a great reminder of the dangers of a Cornice when out in the backcountry this coming season. The Canadian...replies0views11403
2012-10-172012-10-12Hey! I thought I should share... The Canadian Avalanche Centre is hosting some workshops in November... some are free and some are...replies0views2230
2012-10-12
2012-10-11Just a heads up that Mammut has a new blog up on safety. And I quote: "the forum was created to support users in getting the most out of their ...replies0views2537
2012-10-11
2012-09-23Level 2 Avy + Ski/Snowboard Mountaineering Course In Kyrgyzstan – February 24-March 2, 2013 40 Tribes Backcountry announces an...replies0views2549
2012-09-23
2012-09-10If you own a Snowpulse Airbag have a read below as it seems some of their older cartridges are being recalled. The first part is from Snowpulse...replies0views3621
2012-09-10
2012-04-30A buddy just sent us some pictures of some avalanche carnage about an hour up the lake from here in Nelson, BC. This is near Lemon Creek in a...replies0views4546
2012-04-302012-04-26Over the last few days, we’ve been getting emails and calls about large avalanche occurrences. In some cases, these slides have been rated...replies1views2917
2012-04-26
2012-03-26Found this vid of a full tree well burial and how his fellow skiers got him out, incredible how deep he was. After hitting one of these in a...replies0views3693
2012-03-262012-03-23Special Public Avalanche Warning for BC’s Interior Mountains Fourth warning in five weeks for recreational backcountry...replies0views2132
2012-03-232012-03-18I've posted some photos in the Avalanches 2011-2012 image gallery under the library tab that are illustrative of what a big slide ...replies1views2720
2012-03-182012-03-15The CAC has issued the third special public avalanche warning in four weeks. Very large, very destructive avalanches have occurred in the last few...replies0views2621
2012-03-152012-03-09March 9, 2012, Revelstoke, BC: The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry...replies0views2121
2012-03-092012-02-22We are receiving reports that experienced backcountry travellers are pulling the plug early today and coming home due to avalanche...replies1views2659
2012-02-22
2012-02-19Something everyone should read before heading out into the backcountry - this is from Karl Klassen at the CAC: Heads up in the mountains. I...replies0views2349
2012-02-192012-01-24The Bella Coola region on the central BC Coast is not a region covered by the Canadian Avalanche Centre’s Public Avalanche Forecasts....replies0views2576
2012-01-24
2012-01-10A CBC report tells the story of yet anotehr avalanche vicitim near Golden BC, be safe out there people! Photograph by: Jenelle Schneide, PNG A...replies0views3273
2012-01-10
2012-01-01Found this video of a rider who encountered an avalanche in sheltered and low angled terrain while skiing the trees in Silent Pass BC. Looks like...replies1views2664
2012-01-01
2011-12-31The current conditions seem to be a bit sketchy these days even though the trend is going down from "High" to "Considerable", however in the last...replies0views3102
2011-12-31
