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2024-06-24
With Spring now in full swing and Summer just around the corner, it’s that time of year when you have to start being concerned with...
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2024-06-22
Yes, it is summer and maybe you might be sporting sandals and not ski boots right now.  But hey never too soon or too late to think about...
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2024-06-22
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Looking for a little light ready this summer?  Then why not check our DAV Safety Research: Avalanche Transceiver Test paper for the...
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2024-06-15
Sad news that the search for the 3 missing climbing in Squamish continues.  But this highlights the very challenging job SAR has in this...
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2024-05-11
Spring is Here! Time of strong legs, long days, steep objectives, and bootpacks. Whilst it seems like a good time to step out and take a shot...
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Backcountry Access [EDGE]ucation is back and better than ever—with a second season of no-frills backcountry education tips from BCA...
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2024-04-13
2024-04-07
It seems the talk of the avalanche industry this year has been electromagnetic interference.  Avalanche Canada is talking about it. I have...
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2024-04-07
2024-03-30
Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore...
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2024-03-30
2024-03-24
North Shore Avalanche Conditions Friday March 22, 2024 Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North...
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2024-03-20
"What's the slope angle?"  It's a foundational question asked by backcountry skiers and introduced in every avalanche...
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2024-03-20
2024-03-17
Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore...
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2024-03-17
2024-03-10
Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore...
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2024-03-10
2024-03-07
Winter is finally underway!! However, it's arrived with scary conditions. We have had a very large storm and avalanche cycle which...
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2024-03-07
2024-03-03
Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore...
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2024-03-03
2024-03-01
This 2023 inReach SOS Report offers key insights, information and highlights trends involving SOS incidents reported to Garmin Response during the...
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2024-03-01
2024-02-29
Welcome to Episode 7 of the 23/24 Avalanche Conditions Report with Jason Wishlow, brought to you by Whitewater Ski Resort, Backcountry Skiing...
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2024-02-29
2024-02-25
Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore...
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2024-02-25
2024-02-17
Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore...
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2024-02-17
2024-02-17
Aspect Avy claims to help users make better decisions in the back country. This app has been created by a team including Jeff Banks, an...
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2024-02-17
2024-02-10
Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore...
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2024-02-10
2024-02-08
Welcome to Episode 6 of the 23/24 Avalanche Conditions Report with Douglas Noblet and Jake Mentz, brought to you by Whitewater Ski Resort,...
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2024-02-08
2024-02-04
Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore mountain...
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2024-02-04
2024-01-30
Here are a few important items that everyone should consider keeping in their car during the winter months when snow, ice, and inclement weather...
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2024-01-30
2024-01-27
Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore mountain...
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2024-01-27
2024-01-27
Avalanche Canada is looking to skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers for help with reporting snow conditions across the country. For those not...
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2024-01-27