September POWDER!
The earlier in the season one gets to shred, the tastier and more rewarding each floating turn is.
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Category: Snow Conditions
La Niña is back!
What does it mean for a powder skier?.. You’re gonna get dumped on in the West of Canada–Allll winter long!
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Understanding Spring Danger Ratings
Spring avalanche danger can sometimes change from Low to High in a matter of hours or even minutes so remember, timing is everything.
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Three survive full burials in Kananaskis
Three backcountry skiers survived after being fully buried by an avalanche for 10 minutes on Sunday.
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CMH heli-skier dies in avalanche
A majority of avalanche deaths in Canada involve heli-skiers.
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Recent Avalanche Cycle
Disclaimer: I am not an avalanche professional, just an old man who has skied a lot of lines over many decades. I have also been involved in tragedies.
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Anatomy of an avalanche
There’s no substitute for knowledge when heading into the backcountry, but even then danger lurks
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In Memoriam: Wade Galloway
Wade was a tremendously generous individual, willing to give his time and energy to a cause that he believed in
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BC Snow Discussion
BC Snow Discussion reveals 30 to 40% of normal Snowpack…Ouch!
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12 Deepest Lift Serviced Snowpacks
It's mid season and time to compare which lifts are serving the deepest snowpack, it has been an interesting year to say the least.
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Alaska Avalanches close Thompson Pass
These are some of the largest avalanches they’ve ever seen come down in Thompson Pass
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How To Plan A Trip Into The Backcountry
The Avy Safety Series Part 1: How To Plan A Trip Into The Backcountry, by Sarah Carpenter is an quality production piece.
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