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      Is it as safe as you think?
      Is it as safe as you think?
      2010-02-16
      By skifreak
      Looking for more information on current conditions and found these posts on the CAC site, for the full reports check out their site. Airy Ck.,...
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      By skifreak
      2010-02-16
      Kootenay Boundary Special Message - Feb 15
      Kootenay Boundary Special Message - Feb 15
      2010-02-15
      By skifreak
      Special Message The mountains are in a period of change.  Avalanche hazard has increased and we need to be in tune with the changes so as to...
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      2761
      By skifreak
      2010-02-15
      Avalanche Awareness Tutorial
      Avalanche Awareness Tutorial
      2010-02-05
      By skifreak
      A great interactive tutorial which covers the basics of avalanche safety, check it out and click around you may just learns...
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      2781
      By skifreak
      2010-02-05
      Transceiver practice - on line!
      Transceiver practice - on line!
      2010-01-25
      By skifreak
      Are you always wanting to brush up on your transceiver skills - but just can't find the time when you are out in the backcountry? Always in a...
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      By skifreak
      2010-01-25
      How to Techniques for a Rutschblock Test VIDEO
      How to Techniques for a Rutschblock Test VIDEO
      2010-01-23
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      Cam Campbell, Public Avalanche Forecaster for the Canadian Avalanche Centre and Researcher for the University of Calgary's Applied Snow and...
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      2010-01-23
      Beacon Searching VIDEO
      Beacon Searching VIDEO
      2010-01-23
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      Produced by Backcountry Access this short video demonstrates how to conduct a proper beacon search. This video is in no way a substitute for...
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      2010-01-23
      Strategic Shoveling VIDEO
      Strategic Shoveling VIDEO
      2010-01-23
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      This short video was put together by Backcountry Access and highlights strategic shoveling. Shoveling is the most time consuming part of an...
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      2010-01-23
      Proper Probing Techniques VIDEO
      Proper Probing Techniques VIDEO
      2010-01-23
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      A good overview video by BCA This short video was produced by Backcountry Access and highlights proper probing techniques. In no way is this a...
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      2010-01-23
      Avalanche Safety - what to pack VIDEO
      Avalanche Safety - what to pack VIDEO
      2010-01-23
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      A short video on what to pack before you head out into the backcountry:
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      2010-01-23
      Special Avalanche Warning Issued for Mountainous Areas of BC Interior
      Special Avalanche Warning Issued for Mountainous Areas of BC Interior
      2010-01-15
      By skifreak
      Special Avalanche Warning Issued for Mountainous Areas of BC Interior Many popular backcountry skiing and snowmobiling areas included in...
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      By skifreak
      2010-01-15
      Compression test - VIDEO
      Compression test - VIDEO
      2010-01-15
      By skifreak
      How to conduct a compression test like a pro:
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      By skifreak
      2010-01-15
      AVALANCHE at Jackson Hole
      AVALANCHE at Jackson Hole
      2010-01-08
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      INCIDENT UPDATE AT JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT™Posted on - 2010-01-06 For future updates on Big Wally's condition please navigate to...
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      2010-01-08
      Switzerland Avalanche Death Toll Reaches 7
      Switzerland Avalanche Death Toll Reaches 7
      2010-01-07
      By powder
      Switzerland Avalanche Death Toll Reaches 7 By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: January 5, 2010 Filed at 9:48 a.m. ET GENEVA (AP) -- The bodies...
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      By powder
      2010-01-07
      Current conditions a concern
      Current conditions a concern
      2010-01-05
      By powder
      Travel Advisory There are a few times during the winter to really watch it. Now is one of them. A persistent weak layer of surface hoar in the...
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      By powder
      2010-01-05
      Kootenay Boundary Avalanche Report Jan 01
      Kootenay Boundary Avalanche Report Jan 01
      2010-01-01
      By powder
      Full report found here: http://avalanche.ca/cac/bullet.....-boundary/ Weather Forecast: Saturday: Light snow will continue until the...
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      By powder
      2010-01-01
      BC Avalanche Conditions Summary Dec 18
      BC Avalanche Conditions Summary Dec 18
      2009-12-22
      By kklassen
      The Canadian Avalanche Centre posted the following on December 18. It's already slightly out of date for some areas. In the southern Columbias...
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      By kklassen
      2009-12-22
      Kootenay Boundary Avalanche Report Dec 05
      Kootenay Boundary Avalanche Report Dec 05
      2009-12-05
      By powder
      View the full report here:http://www.avalanche.ca/cac/bu.....-boundary/ Weather ForecastCold temperatures and clear skies with light to...
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      2741
      By powder
      2009-12-05
      Kootenay Boundary Avalanche report Dec 03
      Kootenay Boundary Avalanche report Dec 03
      2009-12-03
      By skifreak
      Weather Forecast Thursday: Forecast moderate North to West winds, temperatures should be cold around -10 to -15 deg. C. Likely clear...
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      2462
      By skifreak
      2009-12-03
      Kootenay Boundary Avalanche Report
      Kootenay Boundary Avalanche Report
      2009-11-26
      By powder
      Date Issued: Wednesday, 25 November 2009 04:00 PMWeather Forecast: Thursday: We should see 15-20cm of snow above 1800m by Friday...
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      By powder
      2009-11-26
      Snow Pack
      Snow Pack
      2009-11-25
      By ilovemountains
      Anybody had a chance to dig a pit in the whitewater area in the last week? Just wanting to know how the snow pack is shaping up or settling in?
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      2926
      By powder
      2009-12-09
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