La Niña is Returning
La Niña is returning for the coming Winter much to the delight of powder skiers and boarders!
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Category: Snow Conditions
Whistler Blackcomb’s Spring Powder Enjoyed Largely by Locals
Whistler Blackcomb’s spring powder was enjoyed largely by locals this season as the late snowfall did not attract Epic Pass skiers back to Whistler’s slopes. Vail Resorts reported that skier visits were down, but revenues were up during the 2023-24 winter season, according to a company report comparing ski season metrics year-over-year through mid-April. “Given …
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Avalanche Canada Forecasting Season Ends
Avalanche Canada will be ending it's forecasts for the season with the final forecast being issued on Thursday, April 25.
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The Fifty Project Ends
Professional big mountain skier Cody Townsend‘s groundbreaking ‘The Fifty Project’ has captivated skiing audiences for five years, but its journey has now reached its conclusion. He embarked on a mission to ski the fifty most challenging and classic backcountry ski lines in North America, and after successfully completing 46 descents, fans were surprised when he …
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Avalanche claimed a Kananaskis Backcountry Skier
Over the past weekend, numerous reports of avalanches surfaced, tragically including a Kananaskis backcountry skier and several near misses.
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Special Public Avalanche Warning – Extended
Avalanche Canada has extended their special public avalanche warning for most of BC’s and Alberta’s forecast regions until the end of Monday, March 7th.
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BC Mountain Passes Expecting Large Snowfall
This is great news however, with a persistent weak layer in most of BC, Avalanche Canada is advising skiers to use extreme caution.
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Top Five Reasons for NOT posting to the Mountain Information Network
The Mountain Information Network is one of Avalanche Canada's most powerful tools for creating accurate forecasts and planning backcountry trips.
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El Niño and our Powder
Winter is not finished, most Canadians are accustomed to seeing snow well into April and even May.
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Whitewater Avalanche Conditions Report
Here is the January 25th Whitewater Avalanche Conditions Report with Jason Wishlow
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The Pass
This is a beautifully captured film that highlights the amazing work these folks do everyday.
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Backcountry travel in avalanche terrain during extremely cold weather
Backcountry travel in avalanche terrain during extremely cold weather requires careful planning, proper equipment, and a heightened awareness of the risks associated with both cold temperatures and avalanches.
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