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Safety Talk
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2010-03-01CAC Avalanche Bulletin iPhone App Available Stay safe in the backcountry this winter with your iPhone® or iPod Touch®. This new app...replies0views2185
2010-03-01
2010-02-28CANWEST NEWS SERVICEFEBRUARY 1, 2010 The B.C. Coroner's Service has released a report calling for greater avalanche awareness following the...replies0views2351
2010-02-28
2010-02-25Canadian Avalanche Centre says:...replies0views2333
2010-02-25
2010-02-25Another video from AvySnacksreplies0views2672
2010-02-25
2010-02-19A nice review of transceiver searching techniques can be found here.replies0views2236
2010-02-19
2010-02-16Looking for more information on current conditions and found these posts on the CAC site, for the full reports check out their site. Airy Ck.,...replies0views2580
2010-02-16
2010-02-15Special 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...replies0views2583
2010-02-15
2010-02-05A great interactive tutorial which covers the basics of avalanche safety, check it out and click around you may just learns...replies0views2610
2010-02-05
2010-01-25Are 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...replies0views2610
2010-01-25
2010-01-23Cam Campbell, Public Avalanche Forecaster for the Canadian Avalanche Centre and Researcher for the University of Calgary's Applied Snow and...replies0views2787
2010-01-23
2010-01-23Produced by Backcountry Access this short video demonstrates how to conduct a proper beacon search. This video is in no way a substitute for...replies0views2288
2010-01-23
2010-01-23This short video was put together by Backcountry Access and highlights strategic shoveling. Shoveling is the most time consuming part of an...replies0views2221
2010-01-23
2010-01-23A good overview video by BCA This short video was produced by Backcountry Access and highlights proper probing techniques. In no way is this a...replies0views2440
2010-01-23
2010-01-23A short video on what to pack before you head out into the backcountry:replies0views2109
2010-01-23
2010-01-15Special Avalanche Warning Issued for Mountainous Areas of BC Interior Many popular backcountry skiing and snowmobiling areas included in...replies0views2302
2010-01-15
2010-01-15How to conduct a compression test like a pro:replies0views2275
2010-01-15
2010-01-08INCIDENT UPDATE AT JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT™Posted on - 2010-01-06 For future updates on Big Wally's condition please navigate to...replies0views5164
2010-01-08
2010-01-07Switzerland Avalanche Death Toll Reaches 7 By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: January 5, 2010 Filed at 9:48 a.m. ET GENEVA (AP) -- The bodies...replies0views3379
2010-01-07
2010-01-05Travel 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...replies0views2373
2010-01-05
2010-01-01Full report found here: http://avalanche.ca/cac/bullet.....-boundary/ Weather Forecast: Saturday: Light snow will continue until the...replies0views2388
2010-01-01
2009-12-22The Canadian Avalanche Centre posted the following on December 18. It's already slightly out of date for some areas. In the southern Columbias...replies0views2483
2009-12-22
2009-12-05View the full report here:http://www.avalanche.ca/cac/bu.....-boundary/ Weather ForecastCold temperatures and clear skies with light to...replies0views2567
2009-12-05
2009-12-03Weather Forecast Thursday: Forecast moderate North to West winds, temperatures should be cold around -10 to -15 deg. C. Likely clear...replies0views2283
2009-12-03
2009-11-26Date Issued: Wednesday, 25 November 2009 04:00 PMWeather Forecast: Thursday: We should see 15-20cm of snow above 1800m by Friday...replies0views2394
2009-11-26
2009-11-25Anybody had a chance to dig a pit in the whitewater area in the last week? Just wanting to know how the snow pack is shaping up or settling in?replies1views2746
2009-12-09
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