A new report, highlighting the importance of B.C. winter resorts to the provincial tourism economy, is coming at a critical time as the sun sets on a second year of challenging ski conditions. “We’re kind of at a turning point in a lot of ways,” said David Lynn, president of Canada West Ski Areas Association …
Read more Compelling economic case to protect snow sport resorts in BC
Thanks for the dedicated service to the health, safety and fun of other mountain folk. You will be missed.
Read more Clair Isrealson Retires
In the last few days, there’s been a string of close calls and near misses in the Sea to Sky region.
Read more An Interior Problem On The Coast
The government of British Columbia is developing a Climate Change Action Plan aimed at helping B.C.’s 35 ski resorts
Read more British Columbia Develops Climate Change Action Plan
Robson Gmoser was killed in the avalanche that occurred on Tuesday March 10th at Sorcerer Lodge.
Read more Prominent Mountan Guide Dies
From the slopes of Whistler, BC, Steve Young interviews Mike Douglas — father, freeskier, filmmaker, and, most recently, Whistler’s favourite local.
Read more Meet Mike Douglas, Whistler’s Favourite Local
Avalanche Canada is receiving $325,000 over two years from Columbia Basin Trust to help it continue its work of increasing public safety for winter backcountry users. Avalanche Canada is a national public avalanche safety organization, with world-leading accident prevention programs and services. Based in Revelstoke, the organization produces daily avalanche forecasts throughout the winter for …
Read more Avalanche Canada Reveives $325,000 from CBT
Please consider donating to help support JP’s young son Leo and his loving partner Ingrid during these hard times.
Read more We love you JP Auclair
My wife and first visited Whitewater in 1995. Whitewater is located near Nelson BC in the beautiful Selkirk Mountains. Warm weather had moved though BC and most of the resorts had experienced rain followed by freezing temperatures making harsh conditions. Whitewater delivered with over 30cms of fresh snow, the 5,400 foot (1,640m) base elevation was …
Read more The Glory of Whitewater
This weekend the Dogtooth Dash happens in Golden! The race registration includes Saturday party and two days lifts.
Read more Canadian Ski Mountaineering Update
Ptor Spricenieks is one of the world’s best ski mountaineers–only most skiers know neither man nor myth.
Read more Ptor Spriceniecks Unedited Interview
1) Half Lapping It is one thing to break trail up the side of a big beautiful bowl and look back to see multiple groups coming up behind you. It is a totally different story however to see people making it halfway up the climb, ripping their skins and snagging first half-tracks. Totally lame. Remedy: …
Read more Top 10 Bad Backcountry Ski Habits
