Deep Snow Returned, Avalanche Conditions Shift
Winter isn’t over yet as deep snow and heightened avalanche danger returned to Western Canada's mountains.
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Category: Snow Conditions
Avalanche Warning: Remote Triggers and Wide Propagation
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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Avalanche Canada message: Dial Back Exposure to Avalanche Terrain
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 …
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Persistent Slab problem in the Northwest of BC
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.
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Skiing Safely Beyond the Boundary
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.
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Avalanche Canada’s Field Teams Kick Off Winter
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.
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Whistler Heli-Skiers Buried in Avalanche
Five heli-skiers were rescued Monday afternoon after being caught in an avalanche near Pemberton, four were fully buried.
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State of the Snowpack Arrives in BC Mountain Towns
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.
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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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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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