Professional big mountain skier Cody Townsend‘s groundbreaking ‘The Fifty Project’ has captivated skiing audiences for five years, but its journey has now reached its conclusion. He embarked on a mission to ski the fifty most challenging and classic backcountry ski lines in North America, and after successfully completing 46 descents, fans were surprised when he …
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Backcountry travel in avalanche terrain during extremely cold weather requires careful planning, proper equipment, and a heightened awareness of the risks associated with both cold temperatures and avalanches.
Read more Backcountry travel in avalanche terrain during extremely cold weather
If your eyeing the untracked powder beyond the resort boundary, but not sure how to transition to the backcountry safely and responsibly, the Alpine Club of Canada's entry level ski and splitboard course is designed for you.
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Ortovox and Arc’teryx, two global leaders in mountain safety equipment and apparel, have co-designed the new LiTRIC electric airbag system that has set a new benchmark for Mountain Safety. The LiTRIC airbag system will increase safety by providing a minimum two inflations for at least 60 hours when it is fully charged, making multi-day tours …
Read more Ortovox & Arc’teryx Airbag Sets Safety Benchmark
The birthplace of Burton Snowboards was commemorated with a plaque on October 3rd in the town of Londonderry, Vermont.
Read more Birthplace of Burton Snowboards commemorated
Consumers who own the Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceiver should immediately stop using the device
Read more Black Diamond Issues Recon LT Recall
Step into Spring with the Avalanche Canada Foundation’s latest fundraiser! Get your prize draw tickets today for the chance to win a Black Diamond ski set up, a transceiver, or poles! Spruce up your spring touring with a brand new set up from Black Diamond! Prize draw tickets are $20 and there are only 500 …
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Andy Burgess production "The Daily Life of Ski Patrollers" really tells their story.
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Operation PALACI is Canadian Armed Forces support for the Parks Canada program to control avalanches in Rogers Pass
Read more Rogers Pass Operation PALACI
We're pleasantly delighted to bring you our holiday Powder Gift ideas for the powder adventurers in your life.
Read more Powder Gifts for the Holidays
British Columbia Search & Rescue is asking people to please update their Apple devices. BCSARA has been in discussion with Apple and there was a firmware update issued yesterday that is designed to avoid false activations of their new crash detection system, which is a feature on the Apple iPhone 14 and some Apple watches. …
Read more BC Search & Rescue call for Apple Device Update
Protect Our Winters Canada has teamed up with nine of your favourite athletes and their sponsors to raffle off nine kick-ass gear packages, with all proceeds supporting the fight against climate change.
Read more POW’s Best Damm Garage Sale Ever
