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Avalanche Canada Daily Forecasts Resume November 25

Avalanche Canada daily forecasts return November 25, 2026, marking the start of regular avalanche forecasting for the 2026–27 winter season. Daily public avalanche forecasts and mountain weather updates are scheduled to continue through April 25, 2027, providing backcountry skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers with information on avalanche danger, snowpack conditions and developing weather systems. With early-season …
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Barry Blanchard’s The Echo: A Life on the Edge

Barry Blanchard’s The Echo: Stories from the Edge of Survival is the extraordinary second memoir from one of Canada’s most accomplished alpinists, a climber whose first ascents, Himalayan expeditions and uncompromising approach to the mountains helped define an era of modern alpinism. Published by Patagonia Books, The Echo picks up where his award-winning memoir The …
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Western Canada Snow Report: First Major Snow Cycle Hits

Western Canada snow report: A series of late-October storms has brought fresh snow to the Rockies, Kootenays, Selkirks and Coast Mountains, with significant early-season accumulations at several of Canada’s premier powder destinations. The October 27–29 storm cycle delivered 25 cm over 48 hours at Fernie Alpine Resort, while Banff Sunshine Village reported 31 cm over …
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Rogers Pass Map: Douglas Sproul Launches Third Edition

The Rogers Pass Map is getting a third edition, and Revelstoke backcountry skier and cartographer Douglas Sproul is turning to the ski community once again to help make it happen. His new GeoBackcountry Rogers Pass Map is complete, with design, editing and proofing finished. Now the Kickstarter campaign is live to fund its production. For …
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World’s Snow Experts Gather in Whistler for ISSW 2026

The International Snow Science Workshop 2026 brought the world’s leading snow researchers, avalanche professionals, mountain guides and forecasters to Whistler, British Columbia, for five days focused on understanding snow, avalanches and decision-making in the mountains. Steve Andrews of Alpine Islands attended the biennial gathering and presented his own research while taking in an intense program …
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POW Canada Silent Auction: Gear, Trips and Experiences

The POW Canada Silent Auction is live until Saturday, October 31 with more than 110 outdoor gear packages, trips and experiences up for grabs in support of Protect Our Winters Canada and its climate advocacy work. Back for its second year, Go Bid or Go Home is POW Canada’s biggest annual fundraiser, bringing together outdoor …
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Farmers’ Almanac Forecasts Mountain Snow Across Western Canada

The Farmers’ Almanac winter forecast 2026-27 is giving skiers reason for optimism, with mountain snow, Pacific storms, Arctic outbreaks and periods of heavy winter weather forecast across Western Canada. The newly released Canadian outlook describes the coming season as “Snow, Sleet, and Surprises,” with frequent weather changes, sharp temperature swings and an active storm track. …
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Western Canada El Niño Winter 2026-27: NOAA Raises Odds of Historic Event

Western Canada El Niño Winter 2026-27 is looking increasingly likely to be shaped by one of the strongest El Niño events on record, according to NOAA’s latest Climate Prediction Center update. Issued August 13, NOAA’s new ENSO outlook says El Niño is strengthening and now has a greater than 90% chance of becoming a very …
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NOAA Forecasts Very Strong El Niño: Where Will the Powder Fall This Winter?

NOAA is forecasting a very strong El Niño for winter 2026–27, raising the big question for skiers and riders across Western Canada: where will the powder fall? The latest NOAA Climate Prediction Center update confirms that El Niño conditions are now present and are expected to strengthen into the Northern Hemisphere winter. NOAA gives the …
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