The Kootenay backcountry community is mourning the loss of a remarkable human being, mentor, and leader. We were saddened to learn yesterday of the passing of Judson Wright, a driving force in avalanche safety across the Kootenays and a beloved presence in the mountains he devoted his life to. Judson’s impact stretched far beyond his …
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Northern Escape Heli-Skiing has done it again. For the fourth straight year, the Terrace-based operator has been voted World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator, a streak that now places it firmly at the top of the global heli-ski landscape. But the story isn’t just about deep snow and big terrain—it’s about how the industry’s leaders are earning …
Read more Northern Escape Heli-Skiing Extends Its Reign
There were two backcountry skier-triggered avalanches in southeastern British Columbia over the weekend, one of which carried a skier over a steep, rocky cliff in the Balu Pass area of Glacier National Park. The incidents occurred just days before the Rogers Pass Winter Permit System takes effect for the 2025–26 season. At Balu Pass, a …
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Powder Renegade Catskiing — one of BC’s most ambitious new backcountry projects — is officially on the market. If you’ve ever skied deep in the Monashees and thought, “I could live here forever,” here’s your shot. Perched high in the Southern Monashees at 1,951 metres (6,400 feet), this remote, ski-in/ski-out lodge is just a 25-minute …
Read more Powder Renegade for Sale: Calling All Powder Addicts with Cash
Rogers Pass Winter Permit changes have been announced by Parks Canada ahead of the 2025/26 ski touring season, bringing new rules, facility updates, and an early-season closure for artillery testing. From November 6–9, 2025, the East Rogers area will be closed while Parks Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces conduct a verification shoot — a …
Read more Rogers Pass Winter Permit Changes Announced for 2025/26 Season
After years of scouting for the perfect blend of deep snow, big mountains, and untamed wilderness, ROAM Adventures has found its claim — and it’s pure gold. The company has announced the launch of Gold Rush Heli Skiing, a brand-new heli-ski operation based out of the historic mining town of Atlin, British Columbia, with a …
Read more Gold Rush Heli Skiing Strikes Powder in Northern BC
Revelstoke Mountain Resort has been crowned the World’s Best Ski Resort for Powder at the 2025 Snomad Ski Resort Awards, confirming what skiers across Canada have long known — there’s no place like Revy when it’s deep. The results, announced November 3 in London, are based on more than 140,000 verified skier and snowboarder ratings …
Read more Revelstoke Crowned World’s Best Ski Resort for Powder
A parade of powerful fall storms has charged across British Columbia, blanketing mountain ranges from the coast to the Rockies and signaling the start of avalanche season. According to Avalanche Canada’s “In Like A Lion” update, early-season snowpacks are already showing signs of instability—especially in the Northwest and Coast ranges—prompting a reminder that “if there’s …
Read more Avalanche Season Arrives: Fall Storms Bring Early Avalanche Activity
Banff’s ski season 2025-26 is taking shape under a welcome blanket of early snow, setting up the local Resorts for one of the stronger starts in recent years. Banff Sunshine Village and Lake Louise Ski Resort have both announced November 7 opening days, with Mt. Norquay following close behind on November 14. October storms swept …
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When the Marker Kingpin binding was first introduced, it changed backcountry skiing forever. The hybrid design — combining the efficient uphill mechanics of a pin-tech toe with the solid downhill confidence of an alpine heel — redefined what skiers could expect from a touring setup. Nearly a decade later, the Kingpin remains a benchmark for …
Read more Marker Kingpin Sets the Standard for Backcountry Performance and Reliability
At over 1,600 metres in the heart of Mount Robson Provincial Park, construction of the new Robson Pass Hut (Byron Caldwell Hut) is nearing completion. After a season of unpredictable mountain weather, the dedicated crew from Ennadai Woodworks continues to push forward—working against the clock and the elements to bring this long-awaited backcountry refuge to …
Read more The Final Push: Help Finish the Robson Pass Hut
How Risky is Ski Cutting? features avalanche researcher Bruce Jamieson presenting findings from a survey of practitioners on the risk of ski cutting. Co-authored with Karl Birkeland, Mark Vesely, Ilya Storm, and John Stimberis, the study examines how avalanche professionals assess and manage the hazards of ski cutting in operational settings. The video provides valuable …
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