Companion Rescue Skills Save Lives
Companion rescue is a crucial skill that all winter backcountry recreationists need. You never want to use it, but you should have it totally dialled.
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Category: Avalanche
Mt. Hector Avalanche tragedy
A ski touring party of three remotely triggered the size 2.5 avalanche on Mt. Hector, 20km from Lake Louise.
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Powder Storm Advisory
Powder Canada suggests that Powder Chasers mobilize at the outset of the storm and be positioned for what could be the best powder skiing of the season thus far!
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AVALANCHE CANADA Special Public Avalanche Warning
Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada and Alberta’s Kananaskis Country, is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational users of backcountry and front-country avalanche terrain, in effect immediately.
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Avalanche Canada — Is the snowpack improving?
The question we've been asking is being addressed by Avalanche Canada forecaster Ilya Storm's post; Yes, No, Maybe So.
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Avalanche Canada: Very Dangerous
This is a great weekend to avoid avalanche terrain, Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist from the Rockies to the Coast
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Parks Canada advises of High Avalanche Risk
Parks Canada officials are advising the public about the high avalanche risk in Glacier National Park.
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Glacier National Park Winter Permit System
If your planning to ski or board at Rogers Pass, the Winter Permit keeps out out of the line of fire. If you are skiing or boarding in Glacier National Park often, an Annual Winter Permit is your best option.
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Avalanche Canada Early Season Conditions
This is how the pro's suggest you approach the meter plus of fresh powder waiting in the alpine!
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Rechargeable Lithium-ion Batteries Impact Transceivers
While these new products may be beneficial in most day-to-day life, the use of the wrong batteries in avalanche transceivers can be life-threatening in the backcountry.
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How Risky is Ski Cutting?
Here is a new video featuring highlights of a new paper on the risks associated with ski cutting by Bruce Jamieson.
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Overconfident in the backcountry?
Remember what I said about assessing avalanche danger? It’s an imprecise science, and there’s always a chance you’ll get it wrong.
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