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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Category: Snow Conditions
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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Massive Storm Cycle Blankets BC with Powder
The British Columbia mountains are currently experiencing a winter wonderland like no other as a massive storm cycle sweeps across the region
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There is Still There Here
So the question becomes, what is it about skiing culture that endures intact for fifty or sixty years.
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Rogers Pass Winter Permit System
With winter nearly upon us, Parks Canada is about to launch their Rogers Pass Winter Permit System.
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Say Hello to El Niño
The La Niña that was present in Western Canada during the past three winters is over, say hello to El Niño. El Niño can have varying effects on powder skiing conditions in Western Canada, depending on the severity and characteristics of the El Niño event, as well as other regional climate influences. El Niño is …
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Mount Nahmint Avalanche captured by Drone
A Victoria man, who goes by Mactac on social media channels and asked to remain anonymous, was out filming on May 2nd when the avalanche came down Mount Nahmint in the Alberni Valley.
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Glacier National Park Winter Permit System areas CLOSED
Parks Mountain Safety announced today that all Glacier National Park Winter Permit System areas will be CLOSED. Attention Glacier National Park backcountry users: All Winter Permit System areas will be CLOSED until further notice due to high avalanche danger and potential avalanche control work. The Rogers Pass Backcountry Access app will not be available due …
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