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      Deep Persistent Mindset
      Deep Persistent Mindset
      2023-02-08
      By Sarah Jakober
      Ever hear someone refer to a 'strategic mindset'? Check out the latest from the Avalanche Canada Forecaster's Blog: Deep Persistent...
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      By Sarah Jakober
      2023-02-08
      Avalanche Conditions Report 4 VIDEO
      Avalanche Conditions Report 4 VIDEO
      2023-02-02
      By admin
      In the latest Avalanche Conditions Report Video, Dave, who is part of the Snow Safety Team at Whitewater Ski resort discusses the current...
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      989
      By admin
      2023-02-02
      Warming and Weakness in a Complex Snowpack
      Warming and Weakness in a Complex Snowpack
      2023-01-25
      By Sarah Jakober
      Check out the latest Forecaster's Blog from Avalanche Canada! Some in-depth weather forecast information followed by great tips on how to...
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      1063
      By Sarah Jakober
      2023-01-25
      Avalanche Conditions Report Video #3
      Avalanche Conditions Report Video #3
      2023-01-05
      By admin
      In the latest Avalanche Conditions Report Video, Dave, who is part of the Snow Safety Team at Whitewater Ski resort explains why the snowpack...
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      990
      By admin
      2023-01-05
      What is the difference between Deep Persistent and Persistent?
      What is the difference between Deep Persistent and Persistent?
      2023-01-04
      By Sarah Jakober
      What exactly are the differences between a Deep Persistent Slab avalanche problem and a Persistent Slab avalanche problem? It may not be as...
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      1349
      By Sarah Jakober
      2023-01-04
      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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      2048
      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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      934
      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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      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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      1206
      By Sarah Jakober
      2022-12-07
      Current Avalanche Conditions Video
      Current Avalanche Conditions Video
      2022-12-06
      By admin
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      851
      By admin
      2022-12-06
      Changes at avalanche.ca
      Changes at avalanche.ca
      2022-12-02
      By Avalanche Canada
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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
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      By admin
      2022-10-18
      North Shore Search and Rescue is being grounded for night hoist rescues
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      2022-10-05
      By bootroom
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      By bootroom
      2022-10-05
      RECCO new helicopter detector
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      907
      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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      809
      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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      1996
      By admin
      2022-05-09
      Keeping up on Spring Avalanche Conditions
      Keeping up on Spring Avalanche Conditions
      2022-04-18
      By Tyler Jay
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      1251
      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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      1004
      By admin
      2022-04-01
      Avalanche Conditions Report VIDEO
      Avalanche Conditions Report VIDEO
      2022-03-25
      By admin
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      970
      By admin
      2022-03-25
      Avalanche Conditions Report VIDEO
      Avalanche Conditions Report VIDEO
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      By admin
      In this latest Avalanche Conditions Report Video presented in conjunction with Whitewater Ski Resort, you'll learn...
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      1219
      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
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      1143
      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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      869
      By admin
      2022-02-18
      Mammut Aspects. Ep. 2: The Call
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      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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      1139
      By admin02
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