Avalanche Canada on Managing Moderate
Despite an overall reduction in avalanche activity, there have been several near misses in recent days from across the province.
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Category: Avalanche
Avalanche Canada Reflects on U.S. Avalanche Deaths
The United States has marked its deadliest week of avalanches in more than a century after more than a dozen people died, Avalanche Canada commented that they are deeply saddened by the tragedy.
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Kootenay Pass Snowpack Observations
The Kootenay Backcountry Guides Judson Wright posted this Snowpack update from Kootenay Pass on February 6th.
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Ortovox Launches Diract Voice Transceiver
Ortovox just released a revolutionary new avalanche beacon that prompts and speaks to the rescuer.
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Persistent Slab Avalanche Problem Persists
Avalanche Canada is saying that the pesky persistent slab avalanche problem is back in the forecast for many regions. Check the forecast, know before you go!
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Special Public Avalanche Warning for the South Coast Extended and Expanded
Special Public Avalanche Warning for the South Coast extended and expanded to include Vancouver Island. This warning is an extension from one that was issued on January 28 and will be in effect until February 4.
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Say No To Crack!
Mount Fernie forms a prominent glide crack on its south face in clear view of town every winter. The specific area is called the Moccasin due to its shape and distinctive grassy summer surface. This year the glide crack has formed earlier and larger that most seasons and we’re questioning when it will avalanche. Jennifer …
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Wayne Flann Receives CAA Service Award
For 2020 Whistler local Wayne Flann was awarded the CAA Service Award in recognition of his contributions to public and professional avalanche awareness and information sharing through his website.
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An honest account of a Revelstoke Avalanche
An honest account by Andrew Sheppard of a recent avalanche incident in the Revelstoke backcountry. Andrew posted in the Revelstoke Ski Tourers page for everyone to learn from his experience. Here is Andrews account: “Hello fellow snow enthusiasts. I thought I would take the time to share my terrifying near-death experience of being swept down …
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Weak snowpack layers taking lives
Shane Szocs was completely buried on Rainbow Mountain near Whistler the same day as the snow-biker accident.
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Special Public Avalanche Warning
Avalanche Canada issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational users of backcountry and front country avalanche terrain, in effect immediately until Sunday, Dec. 27.
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Avalanche Canada – Storm Warning
Conditions leading up to and through the weekend of December 19, 20 look stormy. But timing is everything. Read on to learn more about how storms will affect the avalanche hazard in your area this weekend.
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