Chic-Chocs Avalanche death
A backcountry skier died and a second suffered minor injuries this Wednesday in an avalanche in the Chic-Chocs mountain range in the Gaspésie region of Quebec.
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Category: Avalanche
Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Fest 2020
The Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Fest is officially two weeks out and is must experience celebration of the Kootenay lifestyle. This is a three day weekend of everything backcountry in the best slack-country in Canada.
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The RECCO Reflector saves lives
The built in RECCO reflector makes you searchable to the rescuers. RECCO reflectors are lightweight passive transponders which require no power or activation to function.
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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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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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