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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a large avalanche on the north face of Cassiope Pea
Read more RCMP Reporting Several Avalanche Incidents near Pemberton
Whistler Search and Rescue (SAR) rescued a group of skiers who were in a size 2.5 avalanche on Rainbow Mountain this week. According to a release from Whistler Search and Rescue, crews were called to the area at about 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 1 in response to reports of injured ski-tourers in need of medical …
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Squamish locals, Paul Greenwood, Eric Carter and Chris Christie, scored a first descent of the North Gully of Siám’ Smánit (Stawamus Chief). The above average snowpack created near perfect conditions for the trio and allowed them to make this dream a reality. Using a mix of rock climbing and mountaineering skills they found some decent …
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An update on the lasting impact of the atmospheric rivers
Read more Avalanche Canada: Don’t always trust a robust crust
Santa delivered the best powder snow in a decade in BC's mountains, Merry Christmas!
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The backcountry is a changed landscape in the aftermath of the series of atmospheric rivers.
Read more Avalanche Canada: The River Has Run Dry
Whistler Blackcomb opened for the 2021/22 season on Thursday, November 25th offering fresh powder to those lucky enough to be there! Mother nature dropped 30cm of fresh snow overnight and 66cm this week to make a 125cm base for an amazing opening day. A small crowd of 900 skiers and boarders were in line for …
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Outdoor retailer and lifestyle brand evo, has announced the acquisition of Whistler based Callaghan Country Wilderness Adventures, owner of the world-renowned Journeyman Lodge. With the purchase of CCWA and Journeyman Lodge, evo adds hospitality to its growing ecosystem, and continues to expand its presence in Canada. evo currently operates five stores in Whistler and a …
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Vail Resorts has announced that it plans to replace Whistler’s Creekside Gondola and Big Red Express chair with new higher-capacity lifts. The existing six-person Creekside Gondola is to be replaced with a new high-speed, eight-person gondola and the high-speed quad Big Red Express will be replaced with a new high-speed, six-person chair. The projects, planned …
Read more More new Lifts for Whistler Blackcomb
Fernie's Katie Anderson had the top Canadian result with a 3rd place in women's snowboard and Whistler's Tom Peiffer came 11th in men's ski.
Read more Freeride World Tour Opener in Andorran Pyrenees
An avalanche that released in the Blackcomb slack-country took one skiers life and injured two others. This was only one accident in a 24 hour period of backcountry rescues.
Read more Whistler Avalanche Deaths amid busy three days
