A night in the backcountry can be unexpected – accidents happen. In the controlled environment of a ski resort, patrol is just a phone call away. But in the backcountry, where conditions are unpredictable and help is far from immediate, the difference between an inconvenient delay and a survival situation comes down to preparation—and the …
Read more A Night in the Backcountry
Powder gear is a deeply personal thing. We spend hours obsessing over the perfect skis, boots, and bindings, but for some reason, ski poles rarely get the same level of attention.
Read more Folkrm Poles – Get a Grip!
A skier sustained multiple severe injuries after being swept over cliff bands in an avalanche outside the ski area boundaries at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 11, prompting a swift response from Golden and District Search and Rescue (GADSAR). At approximately 12:40 PM, GADSAR received reports of a size 2.5 …
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Roger McCarthy embodied the very spirit of Whistler—adventurous, driven, and deeply connected to the community. Arriving from New Zealand with nothing more than a backpack and a dream, Roger’s journey in Whistler is a testament to his relentless pursuit of challenges and his ability to transform aspirations into reality. Starting as a liftee, Roger quickly …
Read more Roger McCarthy: A Whistler Legend
The Freeride World Tour (FWT) is making its highly anticipated return to Baqueira Beret, the crown jewel of the Spanish Pyrenees. Known for its electric atmosphere, passionate crowds, and unfiltered freeride energy, Baqueira Beret has quickly cemented itself as a must-watch stop on the FWT circuit. After a weather-related hiatus in 2024, the stage is …
Read more Freeride World Tour Starts
Avalanche Canada's six field teams hit the snow in early December, resuming their critical work of collecting snowpack, weather, and avalanche data in remote and under-reported areas.
Read more Avalanche Canada’s Field Teams Kick Off Winter
The Split Ski Festival returns with a new twist for another incredible year, bringing the backcountry splitboarding and ski touring community of Revelstoke and Rogers Pass together once again!
Read more Split Ski Festival 2025
Five heli-skiers were rescued Monday afternoon after being caught in an avalanche near Pemberton, four were fully buried.
Read more Whistler Heli-Skiers Buried in Avalanche
As the Christmas holidays approach, it’s no surprise that the mountains are blanketed with great snow—perfect for chasing powder and curing your FOMO
Read more Finding Christmas Pow: A Holiday Season Full of Snow
The 2025 Natural Selection Tour is kicking off its inaugural round with an electrifying Duel matchup in the pristine backcountry of the Callaghan Valley, just outside Whistler.
Read more Natural Selection Tour Heads to Whistler for Epic Duel Matchup
The ski world has lost a giant. Al Raine, a visionary, pioneer, and passionate advocate for mountain communities, has passed away.
Read more Al Raine: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
It was only a matter of time before someone asked the inevitable: "Can we make skiing uphill even easier with electric skis?
Read more Are We Ready for Electric Skis in the Backcountry?
