La Niña is back!
The NOAA predicts that this La Nina is expected to last through the early spring 2022. For powder skiers the "little girl" makes for a great season!
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EVO purchases Callaghan Country Wilderness
Outdoor retailer and lifestyle brand evo, has announced the acquisition of Whistler based Callaghan Country Wilderness Adventures, owner of the world-renowned Journeyman Lodge. With the purchase of CCWA and Journeyman Lodge, evo adds hospitality to its growing ecosystem, and continues to expand its presence in Canada. evo currently operates five stores in Whistler and a …
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Farmer’s Almanac 2021–2022 Winter Forecasts
The important consistency in both Farmer's Almanac forecasts is that it will snow, we can be assured that we'll have another season of powder!
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Avy Savvy: Avalanche Canada’s Online Avalanche Tutorial
Avalanche Canada launched Avy Savvy in 2020, a tutorial for backcountry beginners that provides a solid introduction to avalanche safety. The educational tool teaches beginners the basics about avalanche safety fundamentals, what an avalanche is and where they happen, companion rescue and the avalanche terrain exposure scale. “It’s vital for anyone venturing into the winter …
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More new Lifts for Whistler Blackcomb
Vail Resorts has announced that it plans to replace Whistler’s Creekside Gondola and Big Red Express chair with new higher-capacity lifts. The existing six-person Creekside Gondola is to be replaced with a new high-speed, eight-person gondola and the high-speed quad Big Red Express will be replaced with a new high-speed, six-person chair. The projects, planned …
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Zincton 3D Tour narrated by David Harley
The video introduces the formal proposal concept, revised following input from First Nations, government, and the public
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Alterra purchased Purcell Heli-Skiing
Alterra Mountain Company has purchased Purcell Heli-Skiing. The business and ski tenure will be incorporated into Alterra-owned CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures. CMH president and COO Rob Rohn will oversee the transition and all operations. “At Alterra Mountain Company we continually look for opportunities that offer guests unique mountain experiences and exceptional guest service,” said …
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A Portable Rope Tow for the Backcountry
Most of us have thought about creating a portable backcountry lift so I'm not surprised to see the development of the PL1 by ZOA Engineering.
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Heliskiing Legend Mike Wiegele Passes
Mike Wiegele, whose passion and gritty determination both created and fulfilled the world’s heliskiing dreams for more than 50 years, has died aged 82.
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Mount Assiniboine — The Story
Historian Chic Scott tells the story of 130 years of adventure, romance, hard work and dreams at Mount Assiniboine.
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Avalanche Canada receives $10 million grant from BC Government
Avalanche Canada is extremely grateful to receive a $10 million grant from the BC government.
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Avalanche Canada Honours Dr. Bruce Jamieson
Dr. Bruce Jamieson has made invaluable contributions to public avalanche safety over his 40-year career.
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