|
|
In the BC interior mountains, clearly, we again find ourselves in a winter where persistent weak layers are playing a significant role in snowpack...
|
|
|
|
|
Just finished 6 days snowcat supported ski touring in the Western side of the Monashees, north of the Trans Canada Highway. As I am sure...
|
|
|
|
|
A pair of heli-skiers from France who were traversing slopes near Valemount, B.C. Saturday afternoon were killed when a massive avalanche swept...
|
|
|
|
|
Revelstoke, B.C.- The search of Friday's avalanche site near Revelstoke has been concluded and RCMP say there are no...
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
|
|
|
If you are reading the Canadian Avalanche Centre North Columbia, South Columbia, and Kootenay-Boundary public avalanche forecasts...
|
|
|
|
|
The CAC has issued special public avalanche warnings for both of the previous two weekends. We are considering issuing a third warning for the...
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
|
|
|
CAC Avalanche Bulletin iPhone App Available
Stay safe in the backcountry this winter with your iPhone® or iPod Touch®.
This new app...
|
|
|
|
|
CANWEST NEWS SERVICEFEBRUARY 1, 2010
The B.C. Coroner's Service has released a report calling for greater avalanche awareness following the...
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Avalanche Centre says:...
|
|
|
|
|
Another video from AvySnacks
|
|
|
|
|
A nice review of transceiver searching techniques can be found here.
|
|
|
|
|
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.,...
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
|
|
|
A great interactive tutorial which covers the basics of avalanche safety, check it out and click around you may just learns...
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
|
|
|
Cam Campbell, Public Avalanche Forecaster for the Canadian Avalanche Centre and Researcher for the University of Calgary's Applied Snow and...
|
|
|
|
|
Produced by Backcountry Access this short video demonstrates how to conduct a proper beacon search. This video is in no way a substitute for...
|
|
|
|
|
This short video was put together by Backcountry Access and highlights strategic shoveling. Shoveling is the most time consuming part of an...
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
|
|
|
A short video on what to pack before you head out into the backcountry:
|
|
|
|
|
Special Avalanche Warning Issued for Mountainous Areas of BC Interior
Many popular backcountry skiing and snowmobiling areas included in...
|
|
|
|
|
How to conduct a compression test like a pro:
|
|
|
|
|
INCIDENT UPDATE AT JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT™Posted on - 2010-01-06
For future updates on Big Wally's condition please navigate to...
|
|
|
