Historically, conservationists vilify ski areas and often with just cause. The broad swaths cleared for runs fracture the eco system and resident wildlife hesitate traversing the new open areas. The recent emphasis on year-round mountain activities further displaces the wildlife. The increased human engagement brought in by the development forces the wildlife out of the …
Read more Can a Ski Area and Conservation Co-Exist?
The controversial Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality is one step closer to meeting its end.
Read more Dissolving Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort: A town with no people
The video introduces the formal proposal concept, revised following input from First Nations, government, and the public
Read more Zincton 3D Tour narrated by David Harley
Avalanche education and awareness has come a long ways in a couple of decades and the advancements continue. The Kootenay Backcountry Guides are looking for your feedback on how to cater to the what recreational backcountry users are looking for after taking their AST-2. This is the pretext to their survey: “The most common question …
Read more What follows the AST-2 course survey
Sam Kuch visualizes every line and every air before he drops in.
Read more Sam Kuch – Third Person
Avalanche Canada is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users in the North Rockies, South Rockies, the Lizard & Flathead, and Waterton Lakes National Park.
Read more Special Public Avalanche Warning
The Kootenay Backcountry Guides Judson Wright posted this Snowpack update from Kootenay Pass on February 6th.
Read more Kootenay Pass Snowpack Observations
In just two years of skiing with Matchstick Productions Sam Kuch has proven himself as a force to be reckoned with in the big mountain arena
Read more Is Sam Kuch the best skier in the world?
Zincton will be the Tesla of ski areas – green, clean, local and complimentary to its neighbouring communities.
Read more The Zincton Resort Proposal
Baldface Lodge in Nelson BC will not open when the season begins due to COVID-19 impacts.
Read more Baldface Lodge Suspends Operations
Mount Brennan Backwoods Recreation has submitted a new application for a 10-30 year tenure for non-mechanized adventure tourism and commercial recreation.
Read more Mount Brennan Backwoods Recreation Application
Mountain towns all throughout British Columbia are making the same plea to travellers: Please stay home. #StayHome
Read more Mountain Towns say Stay Home
