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Safety Talk
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2023-03-11How often do you really need to dig snow pits? As a recreational backcountry user, the answer is... Not often. BCA Co-Founder Bruce Edgerly's...replies0views242
2023-03-11
2023-03-08Despite the oncoming spring weather this season's snowpack is still not to be trusted. Unfortunatley, in the words of forecasters, this is...replies0views389
2023-03-08
2023-03-03The latest episode of the Avalanche Conditions Report is live and a must watch before you head out into the backcountry. Join Dave from Whitewater...replies0views218
2023-03-03
2023-03-01The Avalanche Canada Forecaster Blog's latest edition - Keeping it Simple with a Complicated Snowpack - is packed with all kinds of tips to...replies0views425
2023-03-01
2023-02-08Ever hear someone refer to a 'strategic mindset'? Check out the latest from the Avalanche Canada Forecaster's Blog: Deep Persistent...replies0views560
2023-02-08
2023-02-02In the latest Avalanche Conditions Report Video, Dave, who is part of the Snow Safety Team at Whitewater Ski resort discusses the current...replies0views344
2023-02-02
2023-01-25Check out the latest Forecaster's Blog from Avalanche Canada! Some in-depth weather forecast information followed by great tips on how to...replies0views406
2023-01-25
2023-01-05In the latest Avalanche Conditions Report Video, Dave, who is part of the Snow Safety Team at Whitewater Ski resort explains why the snowpack...replies0views369
2023-01-05
2023-01-04What exactly are the differences between a Deep Persistent Slab avalanche problem and a Persistent Slab avalanche problem? It may not be as...replies0views668
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2022-12-23To those of you starting out in backcountry skiing, here is a video from Backcountry Skiing Canada that explains the risks of ski pole wrist...replies0views624
2022-12-23
2022-12-23Things are about to get spicy in the backcountry so you better be prepared. Watch the latest Avalanche Conditions Report Video below with Dave...replies0views369
2022-12-23
2022-12-21The Avalanche Canada Forecaster's Blog is stacked with great articles, but their latest is exceptionally poignant: Travelling in Avalanche...replies0views403
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2022-12-09The Mountain Information Network, aka the MIN, is an amazing resource developed by Avalanche Canada. This might already be on your radar, but if...replies0views532
2022-12-09
2022-12-07You've likely already refreshed your beacon skills, or are planning on it sometime in the near future, but have you ever practiced a complex...replies0views501
2022-12-07
2022-12-06Winter 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,...replies0views288
2022-12-06
2022-12-02We’ve made some changes at avalanche.ca. This season, we switched to flexible forecast regions, which means our forecasts will more...replies0views305
2022-12-02
2022-10-25One skill most backcountry skiers lack when it comes to snow stability tests is How To Perform An Extended Column Test. This is a more...replies0views906
2022-10-25
2022-10-18In this video Backcountry Skiing Canada demonstrates how to dig out an avalanche victim and proper shovelling techniques including the conveyor...replies0views357
2022-10-18
2022-10-05North 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...replies0views425
2022-10-05
2022-10-03New tool for search and rescue. RECCO has now expanded their search capabilities with the addition of a helicopter detection unit. Now...replies0views383
2022-10-03
2022-10-02Backcountry Access has some great backcountry skiing video tutorials and since the days are getting colder and the first snows are appearing on...replies0views358
2022-10-02
2022-05-09With spring storms, the properties of the slab change quickly. Snow often falls on the crust and we are seeing more slab avalanches triggered in...replies0views1496
2022-05-09
2022-04-18It'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....replies0views720
2022-04-18
2022-04-01This final Avalanche Conditions Report of the Season talks about how a recent warming event caused a widespread loose wet avalanche cycle....replies0views579
2022-04-01
2022-03-25Backcountry Skiing Canada and Whitewater Ski Resort present the latest Avalanche Conditions Report. In this video, Dave will talk about the...replies0views589
2022-03-25
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