Rogers Pass Winter Permit System
With winter nearly upon us, Parks Canada is about to launch their Rogers Pass Winter Permit System.
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Category: Avalanche
The story of Craig Kelly
The story of the Craig Kelly is told by Eric Blehm who offers an insightful perspective on how Craig Kelly became the effortless icon that we all revered as well as sobering details of how his heroic journey tragically ended.
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Ortovox & Arc’teryx Airbag Sets Safety Benchmark
Ortovox and Arc’teryx, two global leaders in mountain safety equipment and apparel, have co-designed the new LiTRIC electric airbag system that has set a new benchmark for Mountain Safety. The LiTRIC airbag system will increase safety by providing a minimum two inflations for at least 60 hours when it is fully charged, making multi-day tours …
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Avalanche Expert Wayne Flann Passes
We are deeply saddened to write about the passing of Wayne Flann, Whistler Avalanche Expert and long time Whistler Blackcomb employee. He was a prominent figure in avalanche safety in the Sea to Sky region and his efforts contributed significantly to keeping the public safe. He will be greatly missed, both in Whistler and the …
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Say Hello to El Niño
The La Niña that was present in Western Canada during the past three winters is over, say hello to El Niño. El Niño can have varying effects on powder skiing conditions in Western Canada, depending on the severity and characteristics of the El Niño event, as well as other regional climate influences. El Niño is …
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Mount Nahmint Avalanche captured by Drone
A Victoria man, who goes by Mactac on social media channels and asked to remain anonymous, was out filming on May 2nd when the avalanche came down Mount Nahmint in the Alberni Valley.
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Glacier National Park Winter Permit System areas CLOSED
Parks Mountain Safety announced today that all Glacier National Park Winter Permit System areas will be CLOSED. Attention Glacier National Park backcountry users: All Winter Permit System areas will be CLOSED until further notice due to high avalanche danger and potential avalanche control work. The Rogers Pass Backcountry Access app will not be available due …
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Special Public Avalanche Warning
This special warning is in effect immediately and will apply through the end of Monday, May 1.
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Avalanche Danger will increase with rising temperatures
We're starting a period of significant warming that is going to destabilize the snowpack. Expect elevated avalanche dangers as the temperatures rise.
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Catalyst Guilt
Written By Kenneth Wylie We have words to decribe one of the challenges of surviving a catastrophe. We call it survivor’s guilt. In instances of a catastrophe that happened to a group of people, like victims of a natural disaster or passengers in an airplane crash, this name describes the feelings a survivor may have …
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Late Season Powder is Coming
A series of powder dumps will continue to blanket higher elevations over the coming weekend with significant accumulation across most major mountain regions.
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Step into Spring
Step into Spring with the Avalanche Canada Foundation’s latest fundraiser! Get your prize draw tickets today for the chance to win a Black Diamond ski set up, a transceiver, or poles! Spruce up your spring touring with a brand new set up from Black Diamond! Prize draw tickets are $20 and there are only 500 …
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