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Mountain Voices: The Mountain Legacy Project and a Century of Change in Western Canada

Legendary mountain photographer and adventurer Pat Morrow is helping introduce Mountain Voices, a new book from the University of Calgary Press that brings Canada’s alpine landscapes to life through fifty short essays paired with historic repeat photographs from the Mountain Legacy Project. Morrow describes the collection as “essays from folks who truly live and breathe …
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Two Skier-Triggered Avalanches in Southeastern British Columbia

There were two backcountry skier-triggered avalanches in southeastern British Columbia over the weekend, one of which carried a skier over a steep, rocky cliff in the Balu Pass area of Glacier National Park. The incidents occurred just days before the Rogers Pass Winter Permit System takes effect for the 2025–26 season. At Balu Pass, a …
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Powder Renegade for Sale: Calling All Powder Addicts with Cash

Powder Renegade Catskiing — one of BC’s most ambitious new backcountry projects — is officially on the market. If you’ve ever skied deep in the Monashees and thought, “I could live here forever,” here’s your shot. Perched high in the Southern Monashees at 1,951 metres (6,400 feet), this remote, ski-in/ski-out lodge is just a 25-minute …
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Marko Shapiro: Capturing the Soul of Verbier Since 1970

Since his arrival in Switzerland from Canada in 1970, Marko Shapiro has been continuously translating the essence of Verbier into timeless photographic art. Widely celebrated as the “Godfather of Freeski Photography,” Marko’s lens captured a vibrant local scene that thrived on freedom, creativity, and the unbridled joy of winter sports. Much of this unique alpine …
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POW Canada’s Townhall Tour: Protecting Our Outdoor Future

POW Canada's Townhall Tour recognizes that from deep winters to long summer days, outdoor recreation drives the heartbeat of our mountain communities.
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Snow Sports community Deeply Affected

A tragic avalanche at Stellar Heliskiing is the most serious backcountry incident of the season and it has deeply affected the snow sports community. It claimed the lives of three esteemed individuals: Jason “J” Remple, Alex Pashley, and Jeff Keenan. A fourth individual, Clay Mitchell from Nelson, is currently hospitalized with severe injuries, and we …
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Canadian Athletes Shine at Freeride World Tour Finale in Verbier

The 2025 Freeride World Tour (FWT) came to a dramatic close at the iconic Yeti Xtreme Verbier, and Canadian athletes were at the heart of the action—claiming titles, medals, and milestones on the storied face of the Bec des Rosses. Wei Tien Ho Claims Gold in Verbier Debut In a stunning FWT debut season, Wei …
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Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale

Grant Statham and the Evolution of the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale v.2

A significant milestone in avalanche risk assessment has been reached with the release of the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) v.2, a groundbreaking update to a system that has shaped backcountry safety for over two decades. Developed by Grant Statham in collaboration with Cam Campbell, the newly published research refines how avalanche terrain is classified …
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