Avalanche Canada’s Field Teams Kick Off Winter

Avalanche Canada’s six field teams hit the snow in early December, resuming their critical work of collecting snowpack, weather, and avalanche data in remote and under-reported areas. This information is essential for providing avalanche forecasters with accurate and comprehensive insights for daily bulletins.

In addition to their fieldwork, these teams are actively engaging with communities across their vast regions through outreach and education events, promoting avalanche safety and awareness.

Highlights from the Field Teams:

Vancouver Island Field Team: This team has been busy presenting at the MEC POW Season Opener in Vancouver and hosting several webinars focused on avalanche safety.

South Rockies Field Team: The South Rockies team made a strong impact in the Elk Valley, participating in the Elk Valley Snow Avalanche Workshop, a Crow Snow Riders early season event, the MEC POW Season Opener in Calgary, and a State of the Snowpack presentation.

Northwest Field Team: The team connected with the community by attending a movie night event in Terrace, spreading awareness about avalanche safety.

Yukon Field Team: This team participated in an ACC movie night, engaging with local outdoor enthusiasts.

Newfoundland Field Team: On the other side of the country, this team presented on avalanche safety and Avalanche Canada resources at Memorial University, reaching a new audience.

North Rockies Field Team: Ben Hawkins from the North Rockies team hosted a webinar focused on the critical topic of managing a stuck snowmobile in avalanche terrain, an essential skill for backcountry snowmobilers.

Avalanche Canada’s field teams are an integral part of the organization’s mission to reduce avalanche-related incidents. By combining scientific expertise with community outreach, they ensure that backcountry users have the knowledge and resources needed to make informed and safe decisions in avalanche terrain. These teams operate in regions where snow and avalanche data might otherwise be unavailable, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of avalanche conditions.

With many more events planned for the season, Avalanche Canada’s field teams are continuing their efforts to connect with communities, educate backcountry users, and enhance safety.

Powder Canada thanks these dedicated teams for their tireless work in gathering critical data and sharing life-saving knowledge with communities across the country.

Source: Avalanche Canada