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      Avalanche and backcountry litterature
      2014-01-13
      By swedecan
      Hello, I'm just getting into backcountry skiing and I'm wondering if there's any litterature on avalanche safety and safe travel in...
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      By PaulD
      2014-01-14
      The CAC says it's not as safe out there as you think!
      The CAC says it's not as safe out there as you think!
      2014-01-02
      By skifreak
      This is the latest from the CAC blog, something worth readung and taking VERY seriously.... I hope I’m wrong but I think I’m seeing a...
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      2421
      By skifreak
      2014-01-02
      Need of AST
      2013-11-29
      By Michaelwestv
      I got great training in methods to deal with the challenges involved in mountaineering from Mountaineering School Canmore.  I have signed up...
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      2495
      By skifreak
      2013-11-29
      CAC launches Throttle Decision
      CAC launches Throttle Decision
      2013-11-28
      By Avalanche Canada
      Nov 28, 2013, Revelstoke, BC: In the high-octane world of mountain snowmobiling, it takes a lot to get the attention of riders. Images of...
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      2455
      By Avalanche Canada
      2013-11-28
      John Buffery
      John Buffery
      2013-11-16
      By KootPow
      John Buffery is a mountain guide, avalache officer and long time local in Nelson, BC. With such a high quality of backcountry terrain in the...
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      3242
      By KootPow
      2013-11-16
      A Few More Turns _ Avalanche Story -- VIDEO
      A Few More Turns _ Avalanche Story -- VIDEO
      2013-11-11
      By admin02
      Someone (Johnny P.) posted this on our FB site and I thought it was good enough to share with you, site visitors. The human factor is being...
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      3057
      By lifeisgood
      2013-11-13
      5 new Avalanche Stats from Bruce Temper!
      5 new Avalanche Stats from Bruce Temper!
      2013-11-09
      By KootPow
      Bruce Temper is always keeping us informed from the Utah Avalache Center. Check out one of his latest posts on SnowBrains:...
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      By KootPow
      2013-11-09
      Utah Avalanche Center 2012/13 season wrap-up -- VIDEO
      Utah Avalanche Center 2012/13 season wrap-up -- VIDEO
      2013-11-04
      By admin02
      Good Monday Morning. Here's an interesting video put out by the UAC. It seems like avalanche orgs are getting smart and teaching through...
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      2144
      By admin02
      2013-11-04
      Test yourself!
      Test yourself!
      2013-10-26
      By KootPow
      No matter how knowledgeable & safe you are in the backcountry you should continue to maintain and develop new skills. Avalanche safety...
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      3252
      By KootPow
      2013-10-26
      Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundaries
      Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundaries
      2013-10-18
      By wildearthadventures
      As winter fast approaches with fresh snow on the mountain tops our thoughts rightly start to drift to our winter gear. Is this the new year for...
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      2534
      By wildearthadventures
      2013-10-18
      Need advice for AST course
      2013-09-19
      By Aaron712
      I'm an amateur skier and I recently completed a basic backcountry skiing course in Canmore. It has been recommended that I also take an...
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      2877
      By Dextern
      2014-03-26
      Risk Management: Playing in the Snow
      Risk Management: Playing in the Snow
      2013-08-05
      By KootPow
      I have been getting some flack lately from friends/family who spend little time with me in the mountains. They prefer the "safety nets" of...
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      2495
      By KootPow
      2013-08-05
      Sheep Creek incident report from CAIC
      Sheep Creek incident report from CAIC
      2013-04-25
      By admin02
      The Colorado Avalanche Information Center published their official report on Saturday's deadly slide. There has been a lot of conjecture on...
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      2539
      By admin02
      2013-04-25
      Heads up from the CAC for Family Day Weekend
      2013-02-08
      By Avalanche Canada
         A “Heads-Up” from the Canadian Avalanche Centre for BC’s Family Day Weekend  Backcountry recreationists...
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      By Avalanche Canada
      2013-02-08
      Summit Mountain Guides AST 1 -- Course review
      Summit Mountain Guides AST 1 -- Course review
      2013-01-10
      By admin02
      We took the Canadian Avalanche Centre-approved AST 1 course with Summit Mountain Guides a few weeks back and we'd like to tell you about it....
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      3176
      By admin02
      2013-01-10
      Self Rescue Beef!
      2013-01-08
      By WhoopWhoop
      Why does hardly anyone have a rescue sled? I have my feet in the snow almost everyday for work or recreation. I see, many people now a days...
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      2831
      By
      2013-01-08
      Staying Safe with Wilderness First Responder
      2013-01-07
      By emilyanthem
      Just wanted to share a recommendation if you are looking at taking an in depth first aid course. I took the 80 hour Wilderness First Responder...
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      2343
      By emilyanthem
      2013-01-07
      Outstanding article on Tunnel Creek Avalanche -- Full multimedia
      Outstanding article on Tunnel Creek Avalanche -- Full multimedia
      2012-12-27
      By admin02
      Just in case you missed this, you should definitely take a look. It's a remarkably comprehensive article (with still pictures, videos,...
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      4003
      By admin02
      2012-12-28
      Bad knees. On the trail, what to do?
      2012-11-29
      By baller34
      Hey everyone.  Im new to this and ski out of blue mountain, not a big hill but it works.  I've found when I'm out for a...
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      2264
      By baller34
      2012-11-29
      Strategic Shoveling video
      Strategic Shoveling video
      2012-11-17
      By Zorba
      It's the time of year to start honing avalanche rescue skills. Shovelling is the most time consuming part of an effective rescue. This great...
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      3630
      By
      2012-11-26
      First Avalanche Fatality of 2012/13
      First Avalanche Fatality of 2012/13
      2012-10-24
      By Zorba
      Not skiing or boarding, but the abundance of early snow this year also means early avalanche risk. This from The Province: STEWART —...
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      2170
      By Zorba
      2012-10-24
      Cornice! what cornice?
      Cornice! what cornice?
      2012-10-17
      By
      This image says so much and is a great reminder of the dangers of a Cornice when out in the backcountry this coming season. The Canadian...
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      10904
      By
      2012-10-17
      Backcountry Avalanche Workshops
      2012-10-12
      By mgmarshall
      Hey! I thought I should share...  The Canadian Avalanche Centre is hosting some workshops in November... some are free and some are...
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      2035
      By mgmarshall
      2012-10-12
      New Safety Blog from Mammut
      New Safety Blog from Mammut
      2012-10-11
      By admin02
      Just a heads up that Mammut has a new blog up on safety. And I quote: "the forum was created to support users in getting the most out of their ...
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      2366
      By admin02
      2012-10-11
      Level 2 Avy + Ski/Snowboard Mountaineering Course In Kyrgyzstan
      Level 2 Avy + Ski/Snowboard Mountaineering Course In Kyrgyzstan
      2012-09-23
      By 40tribesBC
      Level 2 Avy + Ski/Snowboard Mountaineering Course In Kyrgyzstan – February 24-March 2, 2013 40 Tribes Backcountry announces an...
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      2352
      By 40tribesBC
      2012-09-23
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