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