Avalanche Canada’s Mountain Information Network (MIN) reported an avalanche incident earlier today. Parks Canada responded to an InReach activation for three skiers who were hit by a natural avalanche in a couloir on the east ridge of Mt. Patterson. There were no burials, but all three went for a ~100m tumble sustaining various injuries, the …
Read more Avalanche Canada Reports Avalanche Incident
A Bruce Jamieson video for avalanche practitioners and advanced recreationalists on dry slab avalanches. Dry slabs are a poorly understood phenomenon that has surprised – sometimes tragically – many experienced people in the backcountry. Bruce Jamieson has dedicated his life to the study of avalanches and saving lives, read more here. Dry snow slab avalanche …
Read more Solar induced dry slab avalanche study
Each year, people are surprised by avalanches early in the winter Early season snow creeps lower and lower down the mountains. Adventurous souls don hardy clothing and start to explore. Days are short. Trails are slippery and poorly covered with snow. But it’s great to be out, and winter is coming… Early season is good …
Read more Avalanche Canada Discusses Early Season
Do you have passion for public service, self-regulation and winter industry?
Read more Canadian Avalanche Association Director Call
Since the March death of local ski guide Lisa Korthals, the question has emerged as to whether guides should be required to carry avalanche airbags.
Read more Should ski guides be required to wear avalanche airbags?
The Glacier National Park - Rogers Pass Winter Permit System has been in effect from November 20th until May 2nd, the seasonal end of the avalanche control program.
Read more Rogers Pass Permit Season Closes
Spring skiing has finally arrived and with it comes spring backcountry avalanche risks. The experts are advising backcountry users to get in and out of the backcountry as early as possible to reduce avalanche risks.
Read more Spring Backcountry Avalanche Risks
I lost sight of the completely buried partner almost immediately, partner two was partially buried.
Read more Skier Survives 4 meter Avalanche Burial
The Avalanche Canada Foundation is united with its supporters by a single, simple passion — to ensure the tragedy of avalanches doesn't touch another family again.
Read more Art for Avalanche Canada
We get accustomed to seeing avalanche forecasts fluctuate on a daily basis. There’s a cadence to avalanche forecasts, which often goes something like this: – It snows and blows and the avalanche danger rises. – As newly formed storm slabs start to settle and gain strength our attention switches to where wind slabs are still …
Read more Avalanche Canada: Spring should be simple
Parks Canada is pleased to launch a new web-based app that will help visitors understand and comply with the Winter Permit System.
Read more New Rogers Pass Backcountry Access app
Rapid warming is expected to increase avalanche danger this weekend and into next week.
Read more Avalanche Canada: Warming increases Danger
