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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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Marcus Goguen Triumphs at 2025 Georgia Pro FWT

The 2025 Georgia Pro showcased elite freeriding on the formidable Kakhiani face, where athletes faced challenging terrain and variable conditions. Despite battling illness, Whistler’s own Marcus Goguen delivered a stellar performance, securing his second consecutive victory on the Freeride World Tour (FWT) circuit.​ Goguen’s run was a masterclass in skill and composure. He seamlessly executed …
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Christina Lustenberger is the First to Ski Mount Robson’s South Face

After a decade of envisioning the impossible, Christina “Lusti” Lustenberger has cemented her place in ski mountaineering history, becoming the first person to ski the south face of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Alongside French alpinist Guillaume Pierrel, Lustenberger successfully completed the historic descent on February 16, 2025. For years, Lustenberger …
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