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    Ski Pole Wrist Straps Need To Go!
    Ski Pole Wrist Straps Need To Go!
    2022-12-23
    By Kai Seifert
    To those of you starting out in backcountry skiing, here is a video from Backcountry Skiing Canada that explains the risks of ski pole wrist...
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    By Kai Seifert
    2022-12-23
    Avalanche Conditions Report #2 - VIDEO
    Avalanche Conditions Report #2 - VIDEO
    2022-12-23
    By admin
    Things are about to get spicy in the backcountry so you better be prepared. Watch the latest Avalanche Conditions Report Video below with Dave...
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    710
    By admin
    2022-12-23
    Travelling in Avalanche Terrain During Extremely Cold Weather
    Travelling in Avalanche Terrain During Extremely Cold Weather
    2022-12-21
    By Sarah Jakober
    The Avalanche Canada Forecaster's Blog is stacked with great articles, but their latest is exceptionally poignant: Travelling in Avalanche...
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    By jimmy tech
    2023-04-11
    The Mountain Information Network (social media for ski tourers)
    The Mountain Information Network (social media for ski tourers)
    2022-12-09
    By Kai Seifert
    The Mountain Information Network, aka the MIN, is an amazing resource developed by Avalanche Canada. This might already be on your radar, but if...
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    883
    By Kai Seifert
    2022-12-09
    Beacon Practice: Complex Multiple Burials
    Beacon Practice: Complex Multiple Burials
    2022-12-07
    By Sarah Jakober
    You've likely already refreshed your beacon skills, or are planning on it sometime in the near future, but have you ever practiced a complex...
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    941
    By Sarah Jakober
    2022-12-07
    Current Avalanche Conditions Video
    Current Avalanche Conditions Video
    2022-12-06
    By admin
    Winter is here and a lot of you are already heading out into the backcountry or at least planning to head out for a ski tour soon. Before you do,...
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    By admin
    2022-12-06
    Changes at avalanche.ca
    Changes at avalanche.ca
    2022-12-02
    By Avalanche Canada
    We’ve made some changes at avalanche.ca. This season, we switched to flexible forecast regions, which means our forecasts will more...
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    By Avalanche Canada
    2022-12-02
    How To Perform An Extended Column Test - VIDEO
    How To Perform An Extended Column Test - VIDEO
    2022-10-25
    By admin
    One skill most backcountry skiers lack when it comes to snow stability tests is How To Perform An Extended Column Test. This is a more...
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    By admin
    2022-10-25
    Shovelling 101—A How to video
    Shovelling 101—A How to video
    2022-10-18
    By admin
    In this video Backcountry Skiing Canada demonstrates how to dig out an avalanche victim and proper shovelling techniques including the conveyor...
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    595
    By admin
    2022-10-18
    North Shore Search and Rescue is being grounded for night hoist rescues
    North Shore Search and Rescue is being grounded for night hoist rescues
    2022-10-05
    By bootroom
    North Shore Search and Rescue is in a fight with the province over it's ability to do night time hoist operations.  A hoist operation is...
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    By bootroom
    2022-10-05
    RECCO new helicopter detector
    RECCO new helicopter detector
    2022-10-03
    By bootroom
    New tool for search and rescue.  RECCO has now expanded their search capabilities with the addition of a helicopter detection unit.  Now...
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    653
    By bootroom
    2022-10-03
    BCA Backcountry Basics Step 1: Get the Gear - VIDEO
    BCA Backcountry Basics Step 1: Get the Gear - VIDEO
    2022-10-02
    By admin
    Backcountry Access has some great backcountry skiing video tutorials and since the days are getting colder and the first snows are appearing on...
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    By admin
    2022-10-02
    Travelling in Avalanche terrain this spring? Read these handy tips.
    Travelling in Avalanche terrain this spring? Read these handy tips.
    2022-05-09
    By admin
    With spring storms, the properties of the slab change quickly. Snow often falls on the crust and we are seeing more slab avalanches triggered in...
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    By admin
    2022-05-09
    Keeping up on Spring Avalanche Conditions
    Keeping up on Spring Avalanche Conditions
    2022-04-18
    By Tyler Jay
    It's easy to open your Avalanche Canada App and see the 1-1-1 (Low-Low-Low) and head on out into the backcountry with not a care in the world....
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    By Tyler Jay
    2022-04-18
    Avalanche Conditions Report Video
    Avalanche Conditions Report Video
    2022-04-01
    By admin
    This final Avalanche Conditions Report of the Season talks about how a recent warming event caused a widespread loose wet avalanche cycle....
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    By admin
    2022-04-01
    Avalanche Conditions Report VIDEO
    Avalanche Conditions Report VIDEO
    2022-03-25
    By admin
    Backcountry Skiing Canada and Whitewater Ski Resort present the latest Avalanche Conditions Report. In this video, Dave will talk about the...
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    By admin
    2022-03-25
    Avalanche Conditions Report VIDEO
    Avalanche Conditions Report VIDEO
    2022-03-04
    By admin
    In this latest Avalanche Conditions Report Video presented in conjunction with Whitewater Ski Resort, you'll learn...
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    1021
    By admin
    2022-03-04
    BCA Presents: Tree Well and Snow Immersion Safety
    BCA Presents: Tree Well and Snow Immersion Safety
    2022-02-19
    By Sarah Jakober
      BCA PRESENTS: TREE WELL AND SNOW IMMERSION SAFETY - HOW TO MANAGE WHEN STUCK. Skiing or riding in deep snow? Deep snow immersion and tree...
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    895
    By Sarah Jakober
    2022-02-19
    Avalanche Conditions Report Video #7
    Avalanche Conditions Report Video #7
    2022-02-18
    By admin
    The latest Avalanche Conditions Report is here! Dave from Whitewater Ski Patrol says that 10cm of snow has fallen in the last three days over...
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    643
    By admin
    2022-02-18
    Mammut Aspects. Ep. 2: The Call
    Mammut Aspects. Ep. 2: The Call
    2022-02-17
    By admin02
    Here is the second in a great video series on avalanche safety put out by Mammut. This episode shares the story of an epic go/no go call made...
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    By admin02
    2022-02-17
    Avalanche Conditions Report #6 VIDEO
    Avalanche Conditions Report #6 VIDEO
    2022-02-04
    By admin
    Whitewater Ski Resort’s Host with the most ‘Dave’ from ski patrol wants you to know about the recent 30cm that fell in the past...
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    591
    By admin
    2022-02-04
    Avalanche Conditions Report #5
    Avalanche Conditions Report #5
    2022-01-28
    By Michelle B
    In episode of 5 of the Avalanche Conditions Report by Whitewater Ski Resort, Dave from Snow Safety takes us through what’s been going on in...
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    515
    By Michelle B
    2022-01-28
    Avalanche Conditions Report Video
    Avalanche Conditions Report Video
    2022-01-14
    By admin
    In this latest Avalanche Conditions Report created with Whitewater Ski Resort, we look at what is going on in and around the area concerning...
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    688
    By admin
    2022-01-14
    Rescue Practice: Keeping it Real by Avalanche Canada
    Rescue Practice: Keeping it Real by Avalanche Canada
    2022-01-01
    By Sarah Jakober
    Of course there is lots of great content on the Avalanche Canada blog, but here is a video of a real avalanche rescue performed by Chris Rubens,...
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    1107
    By Sarah Jakober
    2022-01-01
    Avalanche Conditions Report VIDEO #3
    Avalanche Conditions Report VIDEO #3
    2021-12-30
    By admin
    What a week it's been! With over a metre of snow falling in the past seven days in the region it will be a Holiday Season to remember for...
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    884
    By admin
    2021-12-30
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