Three Heli-skiers Killed in Avalanche Near Kaslo
Three Heli-skiers Killed in Avalanche Near Kaslo
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Three Heli-skiers Killed in Avalanche Near Kaslo
Read more Three Heli-skiers Killed in Avalanche Near Kaslo
The warning applies to Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, and Jasper National Parks, Kananaskis Country, and areas immediately adjacent to those parks. It is in effect immediately and remains in place through Monday, March 24.
Read more Special Public Avalanche Warning for Central Rockies
Winter isn’t over yet as deep snow and heightened avalanche danger returned to Western Canada's mountains.
Read more Deep Snow Returned, Avalanche Conditions Shift
Avalanche Canada has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for most forecast regions in Western Canada, citing a tricky snowpack and a persistent slab problem.
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As a series of potent storms approach Western Canada, Avalanche Canada forecasters are issuing a stern warning to backcountry enthusiasts: it’s time to dial back exposure to avalanche terrain. The convergence of mild temperatures, heavy snowfall, and strong winds is poised to create hazardous avalanche conditions across the region. The extended cold and dry spells …
Read more Avalanche Canada message: Dial Back Exposure to Avalanche Terrain
Backcountry skiers and riders in Northwest BC and the Yukon are facing a persistent slab problem this season, with conditions that differ significantly from recent years.
Read more Persistent Slab problem in the Northwest of BC
The allure of the backcountry beyond resort boundaries is undeniable—steep chutes, endless bowls, and untouched powder calling skiers and riders to venture beyond the boundary.
Read more Skiing Safely Beyond the Boundary
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
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 winter unfurls its cold embrace over the mountains of British Columbia, the State of the Snowpack initiative rolls out across various beloved mountain towns including Nelson, Rossland, Revelstoke, and Fernie.
Read more State of the Snowpack Arrives in BC Mountain Towns
La Niña is returning for the coming Winter much to the delight of powder skiers and boarders!
Read more La Niña is Returning
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 …
Read more Whistler Blackcomb’s Spring Powder Enjoyed Largely by Locals