An avalanche at Crystal Mountain, Washington, took a skiers life while backcountry skiing with five others. Robert Weisel, 66, died of multiple blunt force injuries, according to the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office. Here is the official report: At approximately 10:50am on December 11, 2021, an avalanche was reported in a closed area of the …
Read more Crystal Mountain Avalanche Fatality Statement
A snowboarder was pronounced dead at SilverStar Mountain Resort on Saturday morning. The snowboarder was found alone and buried in the deep snow with only his snowboard visible. A skier spotted a snowboard sticking out of the snow in a Putnam Creek ravine and after digging discovered the victim unconscious. “Despite the attempt of rescuers, …
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The lift won't be operating anytime soon and as the sole lift access to the upper mountain, its closure will impact operations and holiday plans for many families.
Read more Kimberley Chairlift Fire Suspicious
Watch Christina Lustenberger and Ian McIntosh's first descent of Mount Nelson!
Read more First Descent of Mount Nelson Footage
A transceiver search can be quite challenging. Make your life easier by eliminating potential sources of interference.
Read more Avalanche Canada: Mitigating Avalanche Transceiver Interference
Dave from Whitewater Ski Resort presents the Avalanche Conditions Report for December 9th, 2021. These conditions persist throughout most of BC. Avalanche Canada has also stated that we’re entering a period of uncertainty and rising avalanche danger for most regions. Avalanches might propagate widely and run faster than expected on the crust. If you’re heading …
Read more Whitewater Avalanche Conditions Report
The backcountry is a changed landscape in the aftermath of the series of atmospheric rivers.
Read more Avalanche Canada: The River Has Run Dry
Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks have reported new height of snow records set in Rogers Pass every day from Nov. 26 – 30, 2021. Parks wrote, “Know what that means? Safety, not skiing, is the top priority! Highway and avalanche control teams are working 24-7 to keep the national transportation corridor open and safe …
Read more Rogers Pass Sets New Snow records
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort will opening for a Preview Weekend this coming Saturday and Sunday, December 4th and 5th.
Read more Kicking Horse to Open Early!
Spend some time following different tracks with The Approach, an action-driven ski and snowboard film elevating people of color, women, and adaptive athletes. Film director Anne Cleary highlights a unique group of people in this winter film — BIPOC, female, and adaptive athletes. Despite their big talent and passion for skiing, they aren’t usually represented …
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Whistler Blackcomb opened for the 2021/22 season on Thursday, November 25th offering fresh powder to those lucky enough to be there! Mother nature dropped 30cm of fresh snow overnight and 66cm this week to make a 125cm base for an amazing opening day. A small crowd of 900 skiers and boarders were in line for …
Read more Whistler Blackcomb Starts Season with Powder!
Whitewater Ski Resort and Backcountry Skiing Canada have posted their first Avalanche Conditions Report for the coming season.
Read more Whitewater Avalanche Conditions Report
