Persistent Weak Layer in Interior
A persistent weak layer is making problematic conditions in the BC Interior.
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Category: Destinations
Whistler Blackcomb Opening Day
Whistler locals are giving the opening a 6 /10 based on a 35 year Whistler scale and a 65cm base depth. The terrain limitations were acknowledged by management.
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Northern Escape Heli Best in the World
Being recognized as the World’s Best Heli Ski Operator is very rewarding. We’ve been in operations now for 20 years and have refined our product line to be fitting of the award.
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Rogers Pass Winter Permit System
The Winter Permit System for the 2022-2023 season started on November 16.
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Banff opens for skiing this week!
Sunshine Village has reported 58cm in the past week and Lake Louise has received 44cms.
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Coast Mountain Powder Alert
This week alone Northern Escape is expecting 234cm (92 inches) and more is coming.
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Whistler Blackcomb announces more lift upgrades
Whistler Blackcomb recently announced that two more of its chairlifts are set to be replaced next year: Whistler Mountain's Fitzsimmons Express and Blackcomb's Jersey Cream.
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Kye Petersen skiing on Volkl
Kye Peterson deepened his relationship with the Marker Dalbello Völkl Group by adding Volkl skis to his kit!
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The Zincton Farm corrected
David Harley is the proponent for the proposed Zincton Resort and he responded to the above Zincton Farm postcard creation.
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Guided Wapta Traverse Trips in 2023
Kootenay Backcountry Guides have announced their dates for the Wapta Traverse for 2023. The Wapta Traverse is a ski traverse that travels along the continental divide, otherwise known as the B.C. Alberta border. Several huts along the traverse and variations of the traverse are possible. The trip starts along the Icefields Parkway and ends at …
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Five skiers caught in Whistler backcountry avalanche
A group of five ski tourers who were heading out to complete Whistler's Spearhead Traverse accidentally triggered a size 2 slab avalanche while ascending the west face of Mount Pattison around 19:00 Thursday evening.
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Inbounds Avalanche fatality at Whistler
A local Whistler who was involved in a Class 1 avalanche in Whistler’s West Bowl on Tuesday, April 5th has been pronounced deceased. The 34-year-old man’s identity has not been released at this time. Whistler’s Peak Chair opened Tuesday morning following recent storm snow totals of 70-100 cms and alpine wind gusts up to 140 …
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