Kananaskis Country Public Safety Section has announced that the winter avalanche season is officially here. They had a surprisingly large avalanche occur within the this past week. The October 26th melt/freeze crust is the sliding surface for this size 2.5 (possibly bigger–they couldn’t see the debris deposit) avalanche. Needless to say, they were very surprised …
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Dylan Siggers, Fernie’s premier artist in film and video, also knows how to ski. Dylan’s Line profile states that he loves dogs, bikes and powder, and dislikes running, phone bills and John Mayer. The recovering kraft dinner addict tied the knot this past summer and can be found skiing anywhere on the planet. “You’re riding …
Read more That’s Life | Dylan Siggers
From chest-deep snow, stomping two-story cliffs and powering through endless pillow lines, it is safe to say that Garrett Capel had a heck of season.
Read more Garrett Capel Shining Bright
Illustration: João Fazenda, Words by: Tim Johnson You’ll like Powder Matt—he’ll make sure of it. Even if you cringe at first. His motivational speeches can sound like something borrowed from an inspirational poster but delivered in the voice of a fiftysomething ski bum. One day, after a hike, over coffee at a long wooden table, …
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Come experience all that winter has to offer on December 1st and 2nd with the ultimate camping experience at the top of Whistler Mountain.
Read more The North Face Winter Kickoff
Avalanche Canada’s Mountain Information Network (MIN) reported an avalanche incident earlier today. Parks Canada responded to an InReach activation for three skiers who were hit by a natural avalanche in a couloir on the east ridge of Mt. Patterson. There were no burials, but all three went for a ~100m tumble sustaining various injuries, the …
Read more Avalanche Canada Reports Avalanche Incident
This past weekend the Alpine Club of Canada Vancouver Island Section celebrated the Grand Opening of their newest hut, the 5040 Peak Hut.
Read more Peak 5040 Hut Grand Opening
With the arrival the seasons newest ski and board movies, we have the opportunity to firmly stoke ourselves for the coming resort openings.
Read more TGR’s Far Out launches Powder Season!
A Bruce Jamieson video for avalanche practitioners and advanced recreationalists on dry slab avalanches. Dry slabs are a poorly understood phenomenon that has surprised – sometimes tragically – many experienced people in the backcountry. Bruce Jamieson has dedicated his life to the study of avalanches and saving lives, read more here. Dry snow slab avalanche …
Read more Solar induced dry slab avalanche study
Each year, people are surprised by avalanches early in the winter Early season snow creeps lower and lower down the mountains. Adventurous souls don hardy clothing and start to explore. Days are short. Trails are slippery and poorly covered with snow. But it’s great to be out, and winter is coming… Early season is good …
Read more Avalanche Canada Discusses Early Season
POW Canada is a rapidly growing community of outdoor enthusiasts, professional athletes, social innovators, and industry brands dedicated to connecting this collective passion for the outdoors with positive climate action across Canada.
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After a long summer, it's time to celebrate the snowfall and float a few powder turns, high on a glacier, somewhere in our mountain playground.
Read more September Powder in the West
