Wayne Flann avalanche forecaster legacy is defined by decades of frontline work, daily public guidance, and a standard of communication that influenced how serious skiers interpret risk. At the top of Glacier Chair on Blackcomb Mountain, a plaque now marks where Flann chose to be remembered. It’s a fitting location—exposed, consequential terrain where decisions matter. …
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We are deeply saddened to write about the passing of Wayne Flann, Whistler Avalanche Expert and long time Whistler Blackcomb employee. He was a prominent figure in avalanche safety in the Sea to Sky region and his efforts contributed significantly to keeping the public safe. He will be greatly missed, both in Whistler and the …
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For 2020 Whistler local Wayne Flann was awarded the CAA Service Award in recognition of his contributions to public and professional avalanche awareness and information sharing through his website.
Read more Wayne Flann Receives CAA Service Award
Whistler based ski and snow guru Wayne Flann gives his perspective on the coming season...
Read more Wayne Flann on the Season
Wayne Flann, experienced Whistler Blackcomb ski patroler and paramedic, chose a great year to start a new avalanche blog service for Whistler.
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you try hard to negate the risk and you try hard to do what you've been trained to do, (but unfortunately) you can still mess up. Accidents happen
Read more Wayne Flann caught in avalanche
Here is a crash course on what’s been going on in the area around Whistler Blackcomb
Read more Wayne Flann’s Whistler Snow Pack Summary
Wayne Flann’s Whistler Avalanche Blog shares topics on Avalanches in Whistler, the Sea to Sky Corridor and around the Globe. If you are a frequent skier, rider, heli-dropper or sledder who frequents any part of the Sea to Sky backcountry, this is the man you should be listening too when it comes to your safety. …
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Wayne Flann, ski patrol extraordinare at Whistler Blackcomb, chose a great year to start a new avalanche blog.
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Special Public Avalanche Warning for the South Coast extended and expanded to include Vancouver Island. This warning is an extension from one that was issued on January 28 and will be in effect until February 4.
Read more Special Public Avalanche Warning for the South Coast Extended and Expanded
Here is a new video featuring highlights of a new paper on the risks associated with ski cutting by Bruce Jamieson.
Read more How Risky is Ski Cutting?
Wearing a transceiver for all lift serviced avalanche terrain is a safe bet. I continue to wear my transceiver when I ski at Whistler!
Read more Avalanche Transceiver use Inbounds?
