Two Guests Involved in Inbounds Cornice Fall at Whistler Blackcomb

Two guests narrowly avoided injury during an inbounds cornice fall at Whistler Blackcomb on February 2. The event occurred in the Saudan Couloir, an experts-only run on Blackcomb Mountain known for its steep pitch and exposed alpine terrain. According to reports, one guest triggered a cornice fall from above, and the falling cornice struck a …
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Zincton and the False Choice Blocking Rural B.C.

The debate around Zincton has drifted away from facts and toward ideology. What should be a straightforward discussion about regulatory process has been framed as a moral ultimatum: require a full environmental assessment or accept environmental recklessness. That choice is false. In its legal challenge, Wildsight argues the province acted unreasonably by determining that Zincton …
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Cat-Assisted Touring in the Selkirks: Kootenay Backcountry Guides x White Grizzly

Kootenay Backcountry Guides recently ran its first-ever Cat-Assisted Touring trip in partnership with White Grizzly Cat Skiing, delivering exactly the experience the format promises: quiet mountains, deep snow, and human-powered skiing in serious terrain. Guests and guides alike came away impressed by how seamlessly efficiency, remoteness, and authenticity blended over the three-day trip. What exactly …
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Surface Hoar Frost From High Pressure Is About to Get Loaded

Surface hoar frost formed during recent high-pressure weather is about to become a serious avalanche problem as a series of potent storms moves into Western Canada, with Avalanche Canada forecasters urging backcountry users to dial back exposure to avalanche terrain. The combination of new snowfall, mild temperatures, and strong winds is poised to rapidly increase …
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The Backcountry SOS Myth: Why Search and Rescue Isn’t Instant

The Backcountry SOS Myth is the quiet, dangerous idea that carrying a satellite messenger guarantees fast rescue when something goes wrong in the mountains. Satellite messengers have changed how we recreate. They’re lighter, cheaper, and more common than ever. Push a button, send your coordinates, help is on the way—or at least that’s the comfort …
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BC’s January Snow Drought, Japow Temptation — and Why I Stayed Home

This January in British Columbia has been shaped by one dominant feature: a stubborn high-pressure system that settled in and refused to move. Instead of Pacific storms rolling ashore, the jet stream flattened, precipitation shut down, and much of the province sat under clear skies and temperature inversions. Snow didn’t tease or miss a forecast …
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Intuition Liners: A Canadian Boot Upgrade That Actually Works

Intuition Liners remain one of the most practical upgrades skiers and snowboarders can make—and after 50 years on snow, I can say this with confidence. Feet change. Ankles change. Circulation changes. What hasn’t changed is the simple truth that cold, ill-fitting boots ruin good days. This season, after freezing my toes, I rediscovered Intuition liners …
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Kicking Horse Smashes All-Time December Snowfall Record

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has officially entered the history books, recording its snowiest December since the resort opened. Total snowfall for December 2025 reached an extraordinary 340 centimetres (11 feet), pushing the season-to-date total to 540 centimetres (over 17 feet) and surpassing the previous December record set in 2017. A relentless sequence of Pacific storm …
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Be Part of History: Naming Opportunities at the Robson Pass Hut

High on the doorstep of Mount Robson, a new chapter in Canadian backcountry history is nearly complete. The Robson Pass (Byron Caldwell) Hut—built by the Alpine Club of Canada—is entering its final stretch, and for a limited time, the outdoor community has a rare opportunity to leave a personal mark on one of the country’s …
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Whitecap Alpine Adventures Makes Major Backcountry Acquisition

Consolidation is afoot in B.C.’s backcountry-tourism world, and it’s a powder-friendly one. Whitecap Alpine Adventures has acquired Coast Range Heli-Skiing, Tyax Adventures, and select government licences from Blackcomb Helicopters, purchasing the company’s entire tourism division for an undisclosed amount. The deal adds serious terrain to Whitecap’s portfolio. Coast Range Heli-Skiing brings private and small-group ski …
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