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    Skiers dies in Yukon Avalanche
    Skiers dies in Yukon Avalanche
    2010-04-20
    By powder
    Calls for an avalanche forecasting system in the Yukon have been re-ignited this week by the death of a backcountry skier in Kluane National Park...
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    By powder
    2010-04-20
    Avalanche death toll rises to 11 as Alberta snowmobiler killed in B.C.
    Avalanche death toll rises to 11 as Alberta snowmobiler killed in B.C.
    2010-04-14
    By skifreak
    Apr 6, 2010 INVERMERE, B.C. — Another snowmobiler has been killed in an avalanche in British Columbia. RCMP say a 41-year-old man from...
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    By skifreak
    2010-04-14
    Avalanches killed 27 this season in Switzerland
    Avalanches killed 27 this season in Switzerland
    2010-04-14
    By skifreak
    Avalanches killed 27 people in Switzerland so far this winter, authorities have reported. The figure is in line with the multi-year average, the...
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    2637
    By skifreak
    2010-04-14
    Avalanche Kills Snowboarders, Takes Down Helicopter
    Avalanche Kills Snowboarders, Takes Down Helicopter
    2010-04-14
    By skifreak
    Ten people were killed last weekend when their helicopter was pummeled by an avalanche after landing on the ski slope. The Mi-8 helicopter had...
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    2961
    By skifreak
    2010-04-14
    Fatality in Yukon Avalanche
    Fatality in Yukon Avalanche
    2010-04-13
    By skifreak
    A 29-year-old Czech man has been killed by an avalanche while skiing in the backcountry at Kluane National Park in the Yukon, according to...
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    2011-09-22
    SPRINGTIME BACKCOUNTRY BASICS:
    SPRINGTIME BACKCOUNTRY BASICS:
    2010-04-13
    By snosnob
    SPRINGTIME BACKCOUNTRY BASICS -Timing! Get out early, follow the sun as slopes heat up and be home by early afternoon. There's great snow...
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    3810
    By snosnob
    2010-04-13
    location, location, location. - PICS
    location, location, location. - PICS
    2010-04-12
    By snosnob
    After recently viewing some people enjoying a sunny spring day I though I should share some thoughts to consider before building a kicker on a...
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    2922
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    2011-09-22
    Snowmobiler dies in Avalanche in BC April 06
    Snowmobiler dies in Avalanche in BC April 06
    2010-04-07
    By skifreak
    A 41-year-old man is dead after a snowmobile outing with friends triggered an avalanche, burying him in snow for up to 20 minutes before friends...
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    2379
    By skifreak
    2010-04-07
    Pemberton Man Killed in Mount Currie Avalanche
    Pemberton Man Killed in Mount Currie Avalanche
    2010-04-06
    By skifreak
    Apr 1, 2010 1:51pm Pemberton man killed in Mount Currie avalanche A Pemberton man was killed in a Class 3 avalanche while skiing on Mount Currie...
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    By skifreak
    2010-04-06
    Glacier Park Avalanche Victim
    Glacier Park Avalanche Victim
    2010-04-06
    By skifreak
    WEST GLACIER – A 37-year-old snowboarder was killed in an avalanche this week, while riding solo in Glacier National Park's...
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    3129
    By skifreak
    2010-04-06
    Avalanches Pictures on February/March 2010 Surface Hoar
    Avalanches Pictures on February/March 2010 Surface Hoar
    2010-04-05
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    View all the pics on the CAC site here.
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    2502
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    2010-04-05
    Avalanche Involvement Report - Evening Ridge - North side
    Avalanche Involvement Report - Evening Ridge - North side
    2010-04-03
    By powder
    On Mar 31st a group of 8 people skiing the north side of Evening Ridge released a size 1.5 avalanche on a 35 degree slope... View the complete...
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    2654
    By powder
    2010-04-03
    Have a safe Easte
    Have a safe Easte
    2010-04-01
    By kklassen
    We are very busy here at the CAC and I don’t have time to do an in-depth update. I do want to remind people that even though avalanches are...
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    2416
    By kklassen
    2010-04-01
    continuing avalanche problems in BC interior
    continuing avalanche problems in BC interior
    2010-03-26
    By kklassen
    In the BC interior mountains, clearly, we again find ourselves in a winter where persistent weak layers are playing a significant role in snowpack...
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    2404
    By kklassen
    2010-03-26
    MAR 24 - Hanging around with a polar bear tied up with 7mm cord
    MAR 24 - Hanging around with a polar bear tied up with 7mm cord
    2010-03-26
    By
    Just finished 6 days snowcat supported ski touring in the Western side  of the Monashees, north of the Trans Canada Highway. As I am sure...
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    2010-03-26
    Third fatal avalanche hits B.C.
    Third fatal avalanche hits B.C.
    2010-03-22
    By powder
    A pair of heli-skiers from France who were traversing slopes near Valemount, B.C. Saturday afternoon were killed when a massive avalanche swept...
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    2787
    By powder
    2010-03-22
    Revelstoke Avalanche
    Revelstoke Avalanche
    2010-03-20
    By skifreak
    Revelstoke, B.C.- The search of Friday's avalanche site near Revelstoke  has been concluded and RCMP  say  there  are no...
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    2944
    By skifreak
    2010-03-20
    Several snowmobilers die in B.C. avalanche
    Several snowmobilers die in B.C. avalanche
    2010-03-13
    By skifreak
    Several people have been killed, dozens are injured and many more could be trapped in an avalanche on a mountain in southeastern B.C. Hundreds of...
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    4254
    By crystaline
    2010-03-19
    Ongoing avalanche problems in BC interior and n coast mtns
    Ongoing avalanche problems in BC interior and n coast mtns
    2010-03-10
    By kklassen
    If you are reading the Canadian Avalanche Centre North Columbia, South Columbia, and Kootenay-Boundary public avalanche forecasts...
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    3051
    By admin
    2010-03-10
    Tricky conditions in BC interior
    Tricky conditions in BC interior
    2010-03-02
    By kklassen
    The CAC has issued special public avalanche warnings for both of the previous two weekends. We are considering issuing a third warning for the...
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    3137
    By admin
    2010-03-03
    Tree Well and Deep Snow safety
    Tree Well and Deep Snow safety
    2010-03-01
    By snosnob
    Skiing and snowboarding off of the groomed runs and in deep powder snow is one of the most exciting and appealing parts of our sport. If you...
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    2963
    By snosnob
    2010-03-01
    CAC Avalanche Bulletin iPhone App Available
    CAC Avalanche Bulletin iPhone App Available
    2010-03-01
    By skifreak
    CAC Avalanche Bulletin iPhone App Available Stay safe in the backcountry this winter with your iPhone® or iPod Touch®. This new app...
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    2476
    By skifreak
    2010-03-01
    Call for greater avalanche awareness
    Call for greater avalanche awareness
    2010-02-28
    By skifreak
    CANWEST NEWS SERVICEFEBRUARY 1, 2010 The B.C. Coroner's Service has released a report calling for greater avalanche awareness following the...
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    2646
    By skifreak
    2010-02-28
    Special Avalanche Warning for BC Backcountry
    Special Avalanche Warning for BC Backcountry
    2010-02-25
    By skifreak
    Canadian Avalanche Centre says:...
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    2641
    By skifreak
    2010-02-25
    Terrain Trap - Video
    Terrain Trap - Video
    2010-02-25
    By powder
    Another video from AvySnacks
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    2958
    By powder
    2010-02-25
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