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    The CAC says it's not as safe out there as you think!
    The CAC says it's not as safe out there as you think!
    2014-01-02
    By skifreak
    This is the latest from the CAC blog, something worth readung and taking VERY seriously.... I hope I’m wrong but I think I’m seeing a...
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    2135
    By skifreak
    2014-01-02
    Need of AST
    2013-11-29
    By Michaelwestv
    I got great training in methods to deal with the challenges involved in mountaineering from Mountaineering School Canmore.  I have signed up...
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    2191
    By skifreak
    2013-11-29
    CAC launches Throttle Decision
    CAC launches Throttle Decision
    2013-11-28
    By Avalanche Canada
    Nov 28, 2013, Revelstoke, BC: In the high-octane world of mountain snowmobiling, it takes a lot to get the attention of riders. Images of...
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    2175
    By Avalanche Canada
    2013-11-28
    John Buffery
    John Buffery
    2013-11-16
    By KootPow
    John Buffery is a mountain guide, avalache officer and long time local in Nelson, BC. With such a high quality of backcountry terrain in the...
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    2857
    By KootPow
    2013-11-16
    A Few More Turns _ Avalanche Story -- VIDEO
    A Few More Turns _ Avalanche Story -- VIDEO
    2013-11-11
    By admin02
    Someone (Johnny P.) posted this on our FB site and I thought it was good enough to share with you, site visitors. The human factor is being...
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    2786
    By lifeisgood
    2013-11-13
    5 new Avalanche Stats from Bruce Temper!
    5 new Avalanche Stats from Bruce Temper!
    2013-11-09
    By KootPow
    Bruce Temper is always keeping us informed from the Utah Avalache Center. Check out one of his latest posts on SnowBrains:...
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    2450
    By KootPow
    2013-11-09
    Utah Avalanche Center 2012/13 season wrap-up -- VIDEO
    Utah Avalanche Center 2012/13 season wrap-up -- VIDEO
    2013-11-04
    By admin02
    Good Monday Morning. Here's an interesting video put out by the UAC. It seems like avalanche orgs are getting smart and teaching through...
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    1859
    By admin02
    2013-11-04
    Test yourself!
    Test yourself!
    2013-10-26
    By KootPow
    No matter how knowledgeable & safe you are in the backcountry you should continue to maintain and develop new skills. Avalanche safety...
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    2973
    By KootPow
    2013-10-26
    Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundaries
    Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundaries
    2013-10-18
    By wildearthadventures
    As winter fast approaches with fresh snow on the mountain tops our thoughts rightly start to drift to our winter gear. Is this the new year for...
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    2222
    By wildearthadventures
    2013-10-18
    Need advice for AST course
    2013-09-19
    By Aaron712
    I'm an amateur skier and I recently completed a basic backcountry skiing course in Canmore. It has been recommended that I also take an...
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    2558
    By Dextern
    2014-03-26
    Risk Management: Playing in the Snow
    Risk Management: Playing in the Snow
    2013-08-05
    By KootPow
    I have been getting some flack lately from friends/family who spend little time with me in the mountains. They prefer the "safety nets" of...
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    2187
    By KootPow
    2013-08-05
    Sheep Creek incident report from CAIC
    Sheep Creek incident report from CAIC
    2013-04-25
    By admin02
    The Colorado Avalanche Information Center published their official report on Saturday's deadly slide. There has been a lot of conjecture on...
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    2262
    By admin02
    2013-04-25
    Heads up from the CAC for Family Day Weekend
    2013-02-08
    By Avalanche Canada
       A “Heads-Up” from the Canadian Avalanche Centre for BC’s Family Day Weekend  Backcountry recreationists...
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    1714
    By Avalanche Canada
    2013-02-08
    Summit Mountain Guides AST 1 -- Course review
    Summit Mountain Guides AST 1 -- Course review
    2013-01-10
    By admin02
    We took the Canadian Avalanche Centre-approved AST 1 course with Summit Mountain Guides a few weeks back and we'd like to tell you about it....
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    2774
    By admin02
    2013-01-10
    Self Rescue Beef!
    2013-01-08
    By WhoopWhoop
    Why does hardly anyone have a rescue sled? I have my feet in the snow almost everyday for work or recreation. I see, many people now a days...
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    2441
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    2013-01-08
    Staying Safe with Wilderness First Responder
    2013-01-07
    By emilyanthem
    Just wanted to share a recommendation if you are looking at taking an in depth first aid course. I took the 80 hour Wilderness First Responder...
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    2056
    By emilyanthem
    2013-01-07
    Outstanding article on Tunnel Creek Avalanche -- Full multimedia
    Outstanding article on Tunnel Creek Avalanche -- Full multimedia
    2012-12-27
    By admin02
    Just in case you missed this, you should definitely take a look. It's a remarkably comprehensive article (with still pictures, videos,...
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    3481
    By admin02
    2012-12-28
    Bad knees. On the trail, what to do?
    2012-11-29
    By baller34
    Hey everyone.  Im new to this and ski out of blue mountain, not a big hill but it works.  I've found when I'm out for a...
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    1976
    By baller34
    2012-11-29
    Strategic Shoveling video
    Strategic Shoveling video
    2012-11-17
    By Zorba
    It's the time of year to start honing avalanche rescue skills. Shovelling is the most time consuming part of an effective rescue. This great...
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    3334
    By
    2012-11-26
    First Avalanche Fatality of 2012/13
    First Avalanche Fatality of 2012/13
    2012-10-24
    By Zorba
    Not skiing or boarding, but the abundance of early snow this year also means early avalanche risk. This from The Province: STEWART —...
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    1884
    By Zorba
    2012-10-24
    Cornice! what cornice?
    Cornice! what cornice?
    2012-10-17
    By
    This image says so much and is a great reminder of the dangers of a Cornice when out in the backcountry this coming season. The Canadian...
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    9242
    By
    2012-10-17
    Backcountry Avalanche Workshops
    2012-10-12
    By mgmarshall
    Hey! I thought I should share...  The Canadian Avalanche Centre is hosting some workshops in November... some are free and some are...
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    1762
    By mgmarshall
    2012-10-12
    New Safety Blog from Mammut
    New Safety Blog from Mammut
    2012-10-11
    By admin02
    Just a heads up that Mammut has a new blog up on safety. And I quote: "the forum was created to support users in getting the most out of their ...
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    2072
    By admin02
    2012-10-11
    Level 2 Avy + Ski/Snowboard Mountaineering Course In Kyrgyzstan
    Level 2 Avy + Ski/Snowboard Mountaineering Course In Kyrgyzstan
    2012-09-23
    By 40tribesBC
    Level 2 Avy + Ski/Snowboard Mountaineering Course In Kyrgyzstan – February 24-March 2, 2013 40 Tribes Backcountry announces an...
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    2037
    By 40tribesBC
    2012-09-23
    Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags Recall
    Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags Recall
    2012-09-10
    By admin
    If you own a Snowpulse Airbag have a read below as it seems some of their older cartridges are being recalled. The first part is from Snowpulse...
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    3077
    By admin
    2012-09-10
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