Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks have reported new height of snow records set in Rogers Pass every day from Nov. 26 – 30, 2021. Parks wrote, “Know what that means? Safety, not skiing, is the top priority! Highway and avalanche control teams are working 24-7 to keep the national transportation corridor open and safe …
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort will opening for a Preview Weekend this coming Saturday and Sunday, December 4th and 5th.
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Spend some time following different tracks with The Approach, an action-driven ski and snowboard film elevating people of color, women, and adaptive athletes. Film director Anne Cleary highlights a unique group of people in this winter film — BIPOC, female, and adaptive athletes. Despite their big talent and passion for skiing, they aren’t usually represented …
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Whistler Blackcomb opened for the 2021/22 season on Thursday, November 25th offering fresh powder to those lucky enough to be there! Mother nature dropped 30cm of fresh snow overnight and 66cm this week to make a 125cm base for an amazing opening day. A small crowd of 900 skiers and boarders were in line for …
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Historically, conservationists vilify ski areas and often with just cause. The broad swaths cleared for runs fracture the eco system and resident wildlife hesitate traversing the new open areas. The recent emphasis on year-round mountain activities further displaces the wildlife. The increased human engagement brought in by the development forces the wildlife out of the …
Read more Can a Ski Area and Conservation Co-Exist?
Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park is a popular backcountry ski touring destination with an average of 10 m of snowfall a year. It is also home to the world’s largest mobile avalanche control program. This means that explosive artillery fire is regularly used on mountain slopes to protect highway and railway traffic from natural …
Read more Ski touring in Rogers Pass with the Winter Permit System
They've kicked off their virtual auction with fabulous donations featuring heli and cat ski trips, backcountry lodge stays, ski resort packages, cool gear, and awe-inspiring artwork.
Read more Avalanche Canada’s Party for Powder fundraiser
No smoke, no stink, no noise, and according to Tiaga, less potential for a mechanical failure.
Read more The Ideal Sled-ski Machine
Here are the scheduled opening days for Powder Canada's list of Mountain Resorts that should be on every powder junkies list.
Read more Mountain Resorts 2021 Opening Days
The early season powder in the alpine has everyone stoked to shred it, however do be aware of early season avalanche hazard.
Read more Early Season Avalanche Hazard
'Touch The Snow' pairs old-school turning with a new-school fashion.
Read more Burrrlapz | Touch The Snow | A Video About Carving
The controversial Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality is one step closer to meeting its end.
Read more Dissolving Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort: A town with no people
