Mike Wiegele cancels season
Given the national and international travel advisories and, above all, our commitment to safety, we made the decision not to open for the remainder of the season
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An honest account of a Revelstoke Avalanche
An honest account by Andrew Sheppard of a recent avalanche incident in the Revelstoke backcountry. Andrew posted in the Revelstoke Ski Tourers page for everyone to learn from his experience. Here is Andrews account: “Hello fellow snow enthusiasts. I thought I would take the time to share my terrifying near-death experience of being swept down …
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Top 10 Powder Resorts
It's a new year we're reporting on snowfall and snowpack, providing you with the top 10 powder resorts at the start of 2021!
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Weak snowpack layers taking lives
Shane Szocs was completely buried on Rainbow Mountain near Whistler the same day as the snow-biker accident.
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The Fine Line: An Avalanche Education Series
Sherpas aim with ‘The Fine Line’ was to inspire viewers to start the lifelong process of learning how to move safely through the mountains.
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First Ski At Christmas
I can still hear Shauna’s giggles today in my mind’s ear as she and I made our way down the slopes of the Johnston Canyon trail.
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Greg Hill Introduces POW’s 12 Month Climate Challenge
This year Greg is challenging you to reduce your carbon footprint help Protect Our Winters:
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Avalanche Canada – Storm Warning
Conditions leading up to and through the weekend of December 19, 20 look stormy. But timing is everything. Read on to learn more about how storms will affect the avalanche hazard in your area this weekend.
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Rogers Pass Guidebook Third Edition Kickstarter
Rogers Pass is getting new breed of guidebook, built by a skier for skiers. Douglas Sproul, the publisher, is calling the third edition a new breed of guidebook.
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Pieps DSP – A Beacon of Failure investigation
An investigation into the events and repercussions of the failure of the Pieps locking mechanism: real life consequences and how it affects us as guides.
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7 Terrain Tricks for Backcountry Skiing
These 7 tricks might save your life, do pay attention we recommend that you practice these tricks every day that you are in the backcountry.
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Powder Canada’s Top 10 Christmas Gift Ideas
We're pleasantly delighted to bring you Powder Canada's Top 10 Christmas Gift Ideas for the powder adventurers in your life.
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