Avalanche Info

Fernie's Legendary Powder Returns

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The epic days of skiing deep powder top-to-bottom in November have returned to Fernie. A three day storm dumped a meter of light snow throughout the valley and locals have been celebrating. Here is some footage Ross Frazier took Read More →

Whistler Opens Early

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La Niña and the incredible Olympic legacy snowmaking infrastructure at Whistler Blackcomb have created a winter wonderland. To celebrate, Whistler Mountain will open on Friday, November 19. “New snow and low freezing levels, along with the hard work of Read More →

The Canadian Avalanche Centre’s Backcountry Avalanche Workshop

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Backcountry Avalanche Workshops are aimed at backcountry users with some awareness and experience, but maybe not a lot of formal training. We present a mix of hands-on expertise from local guides and other front-line avalanche workers, with science from Read More →

Mica Heliskiing Powder Play

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Henrik Windstedt, Mark Abma, Mike Douglas and Asmund Thorsen spend a week shredding pillows and trees in some of the deepest snow of the season at Mica Heliskiing in Read More →

Golden Alpine Holidays Open Early

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La Niña means “The Little Girl.” La Niña is sometimes called El Viejo (Old Man), anti-El Niño, or simply “a cold event” or “a cold episode”. Whatever you want to call it it’s here and dumping copious amounts of Read More →