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Black Diamond Issues Voluntary Recall of PIEPS Pro IPS Avalanche Transceivers

Black Diamond Equipment, the North American distributor of PIEPS GmbH, has announced a voluntary recall of the PIEPS Pro IPS avalanche transceiver, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada. The recall addresses an issue with the battery compartment, which may cause the device to lose power. According to the …
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Signs Point to Powder: La Niña Could Fire Up Western Canada

Signs point to powder this winter as the Pacific cools and long-range forecasts hint that La Niña is gearing up to make a comeback — a pattern that could spell deep snow and cold temps across Western Canada’s mountains. According to the latest NOAA and Environment Canada outlooks, the Pacific Ocean is trending back toward …
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Castle Mountain Resort Celebrates 60 Years with Big Expansion

Castle Mountain Resort will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in style this winter, and the milestone comes with exciting news for powder skiers. The Alberta gem, already known for its authentic vibe, big steep vertical, and deep snow, is about to get even better with a terrain expansion and its first new chairlift in nearly …
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Vote for the World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator 2025

The World Ski Awards 2025 are open for voting, and one of the most anticipated categories is World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator. This award recognizes the operators who not only deliver unforgettable powder skiing but also set the global standard for environmental sustainability. Canadian heli-skiing is legendary, and Canadian operators are once again at the forefront …
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The Snowiest Ski Resort on the Powder Highway

Whitewater Ski Resort is the snowiest ski resort on the Powder Highway and continues to define what skiers and riders dream of—deep powder, authentic culture, and terrain that inspires. Averaging an incredible 1200 cms of annual snowfall, Whitewater has earned its reputation as BC’s powder capital, drawing powder enthusiasts seeking steep and deep turns. As …
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Transport Canada Approves AVSS SnowDart System for Avalanche Mitigation

In a groundbreaking advancement for mountain safety, Transport Canada has granted a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) to AVSS, allowing the Canadian technology firm to deploy its SnowDart system for avalanche control across the country. This approval marks a pivotal moment in the modernization of avalanche mitigation, introducing drone-based solutions to an industry long reliant …
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Mustang Powder Sold to Aspen-based Heli

After more than two decades of delivering some of the best powder skiing in the world, Mustang Powder Cat Skiing is proud to announce a new chapter. Mustang Powder is now owned by Heli—an Aspen-based digital platform specializing in booking adventure travel—marking a significant shift in the landscape of backcountry skiing. “Heli shares our passion …
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RED Mountain Names New President, Reaffirms Commitment to Independent Spirit

RED Mountain Resort, long celebrated as one of North America’s last fiercely independent ski resorts, has announced a major leadership transition that underscores its commitment to authenticity, community, and the preservation of its mountain culture. After more than two decades of visionary leadership, Howard Katkov will step down as CEO of RED Mountain, a role …
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Wildfire Fallout Felt as Marmot Basin Sees Drop in Visits

Last summer’s wildfire in Jasper National Park left scars beyond the forest line—this winter, Marmot Basin reported a 30% decline in skier visits, reflecting the broad and lingering impacts of climate-driven wildfire on mountain tourism in Canada. The fire, which tore through sections of the park in July 2023, forced dozens of hotel rooms offline …
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