In 1967, four Canadians—Don Gardner, Chic Scott, Charlie Locke, and Neil Liske—etched their names into the history of ski mountaineering by completing the first-ever Jasper to Lake Louise traverse.
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After weeks of stable conditions across much of western Canada, a significant shift in avalanche danger is underway. Avalanche Canada is warning backcountry users that new snowfall is accumulating over weak, persistent layers, creating dangerous and highly unpredictable conditions. With this sudden change, now is the time to adjust your approach and step back from …
Read more Avalanche Risk Rising – Time to Step Back and Adapt Your Mindset
The Freeride World Tour 2025 kicked off in Baqueira Beret, Spain, with a brand-new venue—La Bamba—delivering steep, high-altitude freeride action reminiscent of Alaska’s legendary big-mountain lines.
Read more Canadian Women Dominate in Spain
Backcountry skiers and riders in Northwest BC and the Yukon are facing a persistent slab problem this season, with conditions that differ significantly from recent years.
Read more Persistent Slab problem in the Northwest of BC
The allure of the backcountry beyond resort boundaries is undeniable—steep chutes, endless bowls, and untouched powder calling skiers and riders to venture beyond the boundary.
Read more Skiing Safely Beyond the Boundary
A night in the backcountry can be unexpected – accidents happen. In the controlled environment of a ski resort, patrol is just a phone call away. But in the backcountry, where conditions are unpredictable and help is far from immediate, the difference between an inconvenient delay and a survival situation comes down to preparation—and the …
Read more A Night in the Backcountry
Powder gear is a deeply personal thing. We spend hours obsessing over the perfect skis, boots, and bindings, but for some reason, ski poles rarely get the same level of attention.
Read more Folkrm Poles – Get a Grip!
A skier sustained multiple severe injuries after being swept over cliff bands in an avalanche outside the ski area boundaries at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 11, prompting a swift response from Golden and District Search and Rescue (GADSAR). At approximately 12:40 PM, GADSAR received reports of a size 2.5 …
Read more Skier Avalanche Near Kicking Horse Resort
Roger McCarthy embodied the very spirit of Whistler—adventurous, driven, and deeply connected to the community. Arriving from New Zealand with nothing more than a backpack and a dream, Roger’s journey in Whistler is a testament to his relentless pursuit of challenges and his ability to transform aspirations into reality. Starting as a liftee, Roger quickly …
Read more Roger McCarthy: A Whistler Legend
The Freeride World Tour (FWT) is making its highly anticipated return to Baqueira Beret, the crown jewel of the Spanish Pyrenees. Known for its electric atmosphere, passionate crowds, and unfiltered freeride energy, Baqueira Beret has quickly cemented itself as a must-watch stop on the FWT circuit. After a weather-related hiatus in 2024, the stage is …
Read more Freeride World Tour Starts
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.
Read more Avalanche Canada’s Field Teams Kick Off Winter
The Split Ski Festival returns with a new twist for another incredible year, bringing the backcountry splitboarding and ski touring community of Revelstoke and Rogers Pass together once again!
Read more Split Ski Festival 2025
