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With rumours of weather patterns bringing a wetter and colder winter than average, local adventure seekers are getting ready to throw their gear...
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The Canadian Avalanche Centre announces new decision?guidance tools for recreational winter backcountry users
November 1, 2010, Revelstoke BC:...
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There are few factors more important in your trip planning than the size of your group. Take a glance at the annual issue of Accidents...
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This course is being offered in Prince George. For more information visit Stride and Glide
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Experienced Backcountry Skiier Killed On The Snowfield Above Cony Lake Near Finch Lake In Rocky Mountain National Park.
At 8:15 a.m., Sunday,...
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Backcountry Access (BCA) want to hear from people who have had to use their avi gear for real. For purposes of their study, it doesn't matter...
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A new study, published in the journal Resuscitation and reported on by Reuters, reveals under what circumstances doctors are most...
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Snowmobilers who endanger the lives of others may see their sleds seized by authorities, under legislation proposed by B.C. Tourism Minister Kevin...
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April 30, 2010
Danger Ratings:
In spring, danger is generally closely related to four factors:
1. Air temperatures above the freezing point...
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Backcountry Access is conducting a survey related to avalanche incidents. If you have been involved in an avalanche incident, you can...
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Just ran across this article on a new avalanche rescue device but it looks a little antiquated and not so sure it would be used for a live...
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A Whitehorse avalanche expert is looking into how a snowslide in Kluane National Park and Reserve killed a 29-year-old backcountry skier this...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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View all the pics on the CAC site here.
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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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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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