Rogers Pass howitzers are entering what could be their final winter of avalanche-control operations, with the Canadian Armed Forces scheduled to end its partnership with Parks Canada in August 2027.
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The ATK HY 13 has accomplished something I didn’t expect to see in today’s remarkably sophisticated ski binding market. It has disrupted the hybrid category, delivering the downhill performance freeskiers demand while finally addressing the weight, climbing efficiency and awkward transitions that have compromised previous designs. I knew the very first climb that the HY …
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Barry Blanchard’s The Echo: Stories from the Edge of Survival is the extraordinary second memoir from one of Canada’s most accomplished alpinists, a climber whose first ascents, Himalayan expeditions and uncompromising approach to the mountains helped define an era of modern alpinism. Published by Patagonia Books, The Echo picks up where his award-winning memoir The …
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Western Canada snow report: A series of late-October storms has brought fresh snow to the Rockies, Kootenays, Selkirks and Coast Mountains, with significant early-season accumulations at several of Canada’s premier powder destinations. The October 27–29 storm cycle delivered 25 cm over 48 hours at Fernie Alpine Resort, while Banff Sunshine Village reported 31 cm over …
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Echoes on the Wind takes readers behind the scenes of 50 years of search and rescue in British Columbia's Coast Mountains
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The Rogers Pass Map is getting a third edition, and Revelstoke backcountry skier and cartographer Douglas Sproul is turning to the ski community once again to help make it happen. His new GeoBackcountry Rogers Pass Map is complete, with design, editing and proofing finished. Now the Kickstarter campaign is live to fund its production. For …
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Powder Matt has been elected Mayor of Kimberley, bringing a lifetime of powder skiing, mountain resort development and outdoor industry leadership into municipal politics. Powder Matt defeated longtime Kimberley councillor Sandra Roberts in the October 17 municipal election, receiving 1,927 votes to Roberts’ 1,599. The results were officially declared by the City of Kimberley on …
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Pow Canada No Winters Wasted Fall Tour brings ski films, Canadian athletes and winter culture to five cities this November as Protect Our Winters Canada celebrates the approaching ski season and rally support for climate action. Fall film nights have always been part of ski culture. Fresh footage, stories from the mountains, familiar faces and …
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Actually, It Is Rocket Science brings Teton Gravity Research back to British Columbia powder for its 31st annual ski film, with Bute Inlet delivering one of the film’s standout locations and Canadian skiers Nick McNutt and Teal Harle in the mix. The 2026 film travels through Bute Inlet, British Columbia; Haines, Alaska; Japan; Finland; Andorra; …
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The International Snow Science Workshop 2026 brought the world’s leading snow researchers, avalanche professionals, mountain guides and forecasters to Whistler, British Columbia, for five days focused on understanding snow, avalanches and decision-making in the mountains. Steve Andrews of Alpine Islands attended the biennial gathering and presented his own research while taking in an intense program …
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Flowline Mountain, a new catski operation in British Columbia’s Southern Monashees, is opening for the 2026-27 winter with 16,000 acres of backcountry terrain and just 12 guests per session. Founded by professional snowboarder and Cardiff Snowcraft CEO Bjorn Leines, along with Sean Beddoe and Yan Bai, Flowline is a rider-owned operation built around deep snow, …
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Whitewater is expanding its inbounds terrain for the 2026–27 ski season, adding 190 acres of new tree skiing between the Summit and Glory chairlifts. Whitewater Mountain Resort in Nelson has long been one of Canada’s most laid back community-minded powder destinations. Located on B.C.’s Powder Highway, Whitewater has also been steadily investing in its mountain, …
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