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2014-09-24
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skifreak
As winter creeps in, this is a good time remind ourselves of the dangers that backcountry skiing present and what we can do to prepare now. This...
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skifreak
2014-09-24
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2014-04-02
I've recently completed my CAA Operations Level I Certification and I wanted to recommend the course to others. Sure it's expensive,...
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2014-04-04
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2014-03-13
March 13, 2014, Revelstoke, BC: After four avalanche fatalities in the past six days, the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) is urging...
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2014-03-13
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2014-03-12
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bootroom
Just went in for a avie response in the Grey Creek pass. The slide slid on the Jan facets (most likely) and had a width of 300m, 1 meter...
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skifreak
2014-03-12
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2014-03-08
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...
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2014-03-08
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2014-02-28
CAC Urges Caution in Southern BC Mountains
Snowpack remains highly prone to human triggering
Friday, February 28, Revelstoke, BC: The Canadian...
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2014-02-28
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2014-02-20
Special Public Avalanche Warning for Most of BC’s Mountainous Regions
Canadian Avalanche Centre warns of significant potential for...
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2014-02-20
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2014-01-16
Special Public Avalanche Warning for Most BC Avalanche Regions
Recreational backcountry users urged to exercise extra caution this coming...
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2014-01-16
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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...
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PaulD
2014-01-14
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2014-01-02
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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...
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skifreak
2014-01-02
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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...
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skifreak
2013-11-29
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2013-11-28
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...
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2013-11-28
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2013-11-16
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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...
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KootPow
2013-11-16
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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...
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lifeisgood
2013-11-13
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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:...
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KootPow
2013-11-09
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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...
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admin02
2013-11-04
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2013-10-26
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KootPow
No matter how knowledgeable & safe you are in the backcountry you should continue to maintain and develop new skills. Avalanche safety...
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KootPow
2013-10-26
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2013-10-18
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...
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2013-10-18
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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...
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Dextern
2014-03-26
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2013-08-05
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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...
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KootPow
2013-08-05
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2013-04-25
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admin02
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center published their official report on Saturday's deadly slide. There has been a lot of conjecture on...
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admin02
2013-04-25
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2013-02-08
A “Heads-Up” from the Canadian Avalanche Centre for BC’s Family Day Weekend
Backcountry recreationists...
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2013-02-08
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2013-01-10
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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....
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admin02
2013-01-10
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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...
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2013-01-07
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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...
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emilyanthem
2013-01-07
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