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 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
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
Five heli-skiers were rescued Monday afternoon after being caught in an avalanche near Pemberton, four were fully buried.
Read more Whistler Heli-Skiers Buried in Avalanche
As winter unfurls its cold embrace over the mountains of British Columbia, the State of the Snowpack initiative rolls out across various beloved mountain towns including Nelson, Rossland, Revelstoke, and Fernie.
Read more State of the Snowpack Arrives in BC Mountain Towns
Mammut has issued a recall for its new Barryvox 2 and Barryvox S2 avalanche beacons.
Read more Mammut Announces Recall of Barryvox 2 and Barryvox S2 Beacons
Avalanche Canada will be ending it's forecasts for the season with the final forecast being issued on Thursday, April 25.
Read more Avalanche Canada Forecasting Season Ends
A heart-wrenching documentary that delves into the lives of two backcountry skiers, Katie Combaluzier and Adam Campbell, who navigate through the aftermath of separate avalanche tragedies.
Read more To the Hills & Back
Over the past weekend, numerous reports of avalanches surfaced, tragically including a Kananaskis backcountry skier and several near misses.
Read more Avalanche claimed a Kananaskis Backcountry Skier
Avalanche Canada has extended their special public avalanche warning for most of BC’s and Alberta’s forecast regions until the end of Monday, March 7th.
Read more Special Public Avalanche Warning – Extended
This is great news however, with a persistent weak layer in most of BC, Avalanche Canada is advising skiers to use extreme caution.
Read more BC Mountain Passes Expecting Large Snowfall
