BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Safety Talk
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2022-10-25One skill most backcountry skiers lack when it comes to snow stability tests is How To Perform An Extended Column Test. This is a more...replies0views1795
2022-10-25
2022-10-18In this video Backcountry Skiing Canada demonstrates how to dig out an avalanche victim and proper shovelling techniques including the conveyor...replies0views1052
2022-10-18
2022-10-05North 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...replies0views1232
2022-10-05
2022-10-03New tool for search and rescue. RECCO has now expanded their search capabilities with the addition of a helicopter detection unit. Now...replies0views1181
2022-10-03
2022-10-02Backcountry Access has some great backcountry skiing video tutorials and since the days are getting colder and the first snows are appearing on...replies0views1053
2022-10-02
2022-05-09With spring storms, the properties of the slab change quickly. Snow often falls on the crust and we are seeing more slab avalanches triggered in...replies0views2239
2022-05-09
2022-04-18It'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....replies0views1605
2022-04-18
2022-04-01This final Avalanche Conditions Report of the Season talks about how a recent warming event caused a widespread loose wet avalanche cycle....replies0views1237
2022-04-01
2022-03-25Backcountry Skiing Canada and Whitewater Ski Resort present the latest Avalanche Conditions Report. In this video, Dave will talk about the...replies0views1175
2022-03-25
2022-03-04In this latest Avalanche Conditions Report Video presented in conjunction with Whitewater Ski Resort, you'll learn...replies0views1414
2022-03-04
2022-02-19BCA PRESENTS: TREE WELL AND SNOW IMMERSION SAFETY - HOW TO MANAGE WHEN STUCK. Skiing or riding in deep snow? Deep snow immersion and tree...replies0views1413
2022-02-19
2022-02-18The latest Avalanche Conditions Report is here! Dave from Whitewater Ski Patrol says that 10cm of snow has fallen in the last three days over...replies0views1112
2022-02-18
2022-02-17Here is the second in a great video series on avalanche safety put out by Mammut. This episode shares the story of an epic go/no go call made...replies0views1350
2022-02-17
2022-02-04Whitewater Ski Resort’s Host with the most ‘Dave’ from ski patrol wants you to know about the recent 30cm that fell in the past...replies0views1014
2022-02-04
2022-01-28In episode of 5 of the Avalanche Conditions Report by Whitewater Ski Resort, Dave from Snow Safety takes us through what’s been going on in...replies0views933
2022-01-28
2022-01-14In this latest Avalanche Conditions Report created with Whitewater Ski Resort, we look at what is going on in and around the area concerning...replies0views1101
2022-01-14
2022-01-01Of course there is lots of great content on the Avalanche Canada blog, but here is a video of a real avalanche rescue performed by Chris Rubens,...replies0views1515
2022-01-01
2021-12-30What a week it's been! With over a metre of snow falling in the past seven days in the region it will be a Holiday Season to remember for...replies0views1306
2021-12-30
2021-12-28The Wyoming Snow and Avalanche Workshop (WYSAW) kicked off a few weeks ago for their 7th annual forum style day of discussions, presentations, and...replies0views1417
2021-12-28
2021-12-21Nothing quite like an early-season, informative avalanche story to get you prepped for the next few months. This one, from Mammut, is good in that...replies0views1382
2021-12-21
2021-12-20Almost three weeks ago much of Western Canada received the same atmospheric river event that led to rising temperatures and heavy...replies0views1643
2021-12-20
2021-12-10Here’s the latest Avalanche Conditions Report brought to you by our good friends at Whitewater Ski Resort, which is set to open for the...replies0views1328
2021-12-10
2021-11-25We are back with the first Avalanche Conditions Report of the season along with Dave from Whitewater Skis Resort. While it's still early in...replies0views1571
2021-11-25
2021-11-06With all the digital map applications available, there are a number of ways to be informed and plan safe routes through the mountains. Join Mammut...replies0views1580
2021-11-06
2021-08-16Three members of Mountain Rescue Aspen (MRA) were injured (one seriously) due to rockfall from hikers above on Aug 4th,2021. The team was...replies0views2107
2021-08-16
