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    Two Whistler Avalanche Fatalities over the weekend
    Two Whistler Avalanche Fatalities over the weekend
    2021-02-17
    By admin
    This quote from a CTV NEws report says it all about the recent backcountry conditions in the Whistler area: "Whistler RCMP reported...
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    By admin
    2021-02-17
    Avalanche Conditions Report - VIDEO
    Avalanche Conditions Report - VIDEO
    2021-02-12
    By admin
    Welcome to the latest Avalanche Conditions Report, be sure to read all about the latest Avalanche Conditions and watch the video below to get up...
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    By admin
    2021-02-12
    More Sad News out of Colorado
    More Sad News out of Colorado
    2021-02-06
    By Sarah Jakober
    The notorious Colorado snowpack has been off to a particularly rough start this season. Sadly this past week brought the state's avalanche...
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    By Sarah Jakober
    2021-02-06
    Avalanche Conditions Report Feb 4th 2021 - VIDEO
    Avalanche Conditions Report Feb 4th 2021 - VIDEO
    2021-02-05
    By admin
    In this latest Avalanche Conditions Report Video Whitewater Ski Patroller Dave talks about how 90cm of snow has fallen in the past week...
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    By admin
    2021-02-05
    The Latest Avalanche Conditions Report - Video
    The Latest Avalanche Conditions Report - Video
    2021-01-29
    By admin
    With another 20cm of snow overnight this brings the recent storm totals to 34cm which has created a touchy storm slab that...
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    By admin
    2021-01-29
    The Latest Avalanche Conditions Report - VIDEO
    The Latest Avalanche Conditions Report - VIDEO
    2021-01-21
    By admin
    Currently on the west coast of Canada, we are are in a period of high pressure which means sunny skies and cool temps. These are the...
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    By admin
    2021-01-21
    Avalanche Conditions Report Video
    Avalanche Conditions Report Video
    2021-01-14
    By admin
    In the latest Avalanche Conditions Report, Dave from Whitewater Ski Patrol talks about Tuesday night’s rise in temps and mixed precip with...
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    By admin
    2021-01-14
    Avalanche Conditions Report 4 - VIDEO
    Avalanche Conditions Report 4 - VIDEO
    2021-01-01
    By admin
    In conjunction with Whitewater Ski Resort we present the latest Avalanche Conditions Report. Things to be aware of are that there is...
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    By admin
    2021-01-01
    Avalanche Conditions Report - VIDEO
    Avalanche Conditions Report - VIDEO
    2020-12-26
    By admin
    This past week has seen touchy avalanche conditions with a series of pacific storms rolling through and depositing 70-100cm of snow on top of...
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    341
    By admin
    2020-12-26
    How To Dig A Snow Pit - VIDEO
    How To Dig A Snow Pit - VIDEO
    2020-12-19
    By admin
    Want to brush up on your snow pit digging skills? or just learn how to dig a snow pit? Then this is the video for you. Watch as David Lussier...
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    By admin
    2020-12-19
    Avalanche Conditions Report - VIDEO
    Avalanche Conditions Report - VIDEO
    2020-12-11
    By admin
    Not sure what's going on with the snowpack in the backcountry? Give this video a watch and learn about these important facts to be aware...
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    377
    By admin
    2020-12-11
    Avalanche Canada Launches New Online Tutorial for Backcountry Beginners
    Avalanche Canada Launches New Online Tutorial for Backcountry Beginners
    2020-12-10
    By Avalanche Canada
    Avy Savvy Introduces Avalanche Safety Basics   Avalanche Canada is proud to introduce a new addition to its online education...
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    By Avalanche Canada
    2020-12-10
    Avalanche Canada 2020 Webinar Series
    Avalanche Canada 2020 Webinar Series
    2020-11-20
    By Sarah Jakober
    Check out Avalanche Canada's youtube channel for an awesome selection of relevant material leading into ski season! The latest in the series;...
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    565
    By Sarah Jakober
    2020-11-20
    Avalanche Conditions Report #1 - VIDEO
    Avalanche Conditions Report #1 - VIDEO
    2020-11-16
    By admin
    We are back with the first episode of the Avalanche Conditions Report for the 2020/2021 season. It is an exciting time as the snow begins to fall...
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    2020-11-26
    Pieps Statement Regarding Issues with DSP Beacons
    Pieps Statement Regarding Issues with DSP Beacons
    2020-10-23
    By Sarah Jakober
    Pieps has issued a statement regarding their DSP Pro and DSP Sport Avalanche Transceivers after calls for a product recall gained momentum on...
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    By Sarah Jakober
    2020-10-23
    Free Online Avalanche Education Resources
    Free Online Avalanche Education Resources
    2020-10-16
    By Sarah Jakober
    Looking for free, accessible content to prep for the upcoming season? Check out this series of short films. While not a complete substitute for...
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    2020-11-04
    Four Ways to Practice with your Beacon during the Off-Season
    Four Ways to Practice with your Beacon during the Off-Season
    2020-10-09
    By Sarah Jakober
    BCA brings you four great ways to sharpen your rescue skills while still enjoying some late season sunshine. Its beginning to look like a busy...
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    2020-11-04
    Snowmobile specific avalanche courses brought to you by BCA and Ski-Doo: coming your way for free this fall.
    Snowmobile specific avalanche courses brought to you by BCA and Ski-Doo: coming your way for free this fall.
    2020-10-04
    By M V
    Once upon a time, if a snowmobiler was looking to up their safety game before a winter of 'hoon'-ing, this would be the time of year to...
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    2020-10-04
    How to perform a Hand Shear Test - VIDEO
    How to perform a Hand Shear Test - VIDEO
    2020-09-30
    By admin
    Winter is just around the corner which means it's time to break out your avalanche safety gear and get reacquainted with it. Ensure your probe...
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    2020-10-11
    Touring Gear Sales Spiking Heading into Winter 2020
    Touring Gear Sales Spiking Heading into Winter 2020
    2020-09-25
    By Sarah Jakober
    Some outdoor retailers are already seeing a spike in the sale of backcountry skiing equipment, which has avalanche centres and search and rescue...
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    654
    By Sarah Jakober
    2020-09-25
    Probing 101 - Video
    Probing 101 - Video
    2020-09-10
    By admin
    The three words every backcountry skier should know are Transceiver, Probe and Shovel. This is because these are the safety items you must have...
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    2020-12-08
    The Powder Cloud: Avalanche Safety Topics Discussed
    The Powder Cloud: Avalanche Safety Topics Discussed
    2020-04-24
    By Sarah Jakober
    Great content brought to you by thepowdercloud.com! This week's topic is all about wind slabs - how to recognize, diagnose and avoid...
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    1109
    By Sarah Jakober
    2020-04-24
    Managing Warmth and Heat Loss in the Backcountry
    Managing Warmth and Heat Loss in the Backcountry
    2020-04-03
    By Sarah Jakober
    Have a lot of extra time on your hands? Some of us find may find ourselves with less motivation in the current circumstances, but why not use...
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    646
    By Sarah Jakober
    2020-04-03
    Help us to make the avalanche bulletin better for everybody!
    Help us to make the avalanche bulletin better for everybody!
    2020-03-29
    By Pascal Haegeli
    Even though Avalanche Canada is shutting down the bulletins for the season, they are still working on making their products better for the...
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    504
    By Mariner _9
    2020-04-02
    Guidelines for Backcountry Use During Coronavirus Crisis
    Guidelines for Backcountry Use During Coronavirus Crisis
    2020-03-26
    By admin
    These are challenging times and it's hard to know what you are supposed to do and if it is ok to get outside and enjoy ski touring in the...
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    By admin
    2020-03-26
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