Rogers Pass Operation PALACI
Operation PALACI is Canadian Armed Forces support for the Parks Canada program to control avalanches in Rogers Pass
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The deep persistent slab is the Apex Predator of Avalanches
It lurks deep within the snowpack all winter, barely changing but well hidden, waking up then going back to sleep.
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A Ski Film About Love
Professional skier Jacob Wester and filmmaker / photographer Sofia Wester Sjöberg are proud to present a ski film about love, A Part Of Us. An incredible documentary that follows the couple through the Norwegian mountains during a record winter, watch as the Westers chase un-skied peaks and powder while delving into the fears and doubts …
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BC Search & Rescue call for Apple Device Update
British Columbia Search & Rescue is asking people to please update their Apple devices. BCSARA has been in discussion with Apple and there was a firmware update issued yesterday that is designed to avoid false activations of their new crash detection system, which is a feature on the Apple iPhone 14 and some Apple watches. …
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Backcountry skiers charged for trespassing in closed area
Three backcountry skiers must pay a steep price for their trespass into Winston Churchill Traverse earlier this year. The area was in the middle of a seasonal closure to protect caribou habitat. | Parks Canada/L.Neufeld photo Seasonal closures mean seasonal closures, as three interloping backcountry skiers recently came to appreciate when they were charged for …
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Avalanche Canada: Managing a Persistent Slab
Avalanche Canada has advised that a reactive slab has formed throughout the interior creating dangerous avalanche conditions.
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POW’s Best Damm Garage Sale Ever
Protect Our Winters Canada has teamed up with nine of your favourite athletes and their sponsors to raffle off nine kick-ass gear packages, with all proceeds supporting the fight against climate change.
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Kimberley’s North Star Quad Spinning!
Once the testing and certification process is complete, we plan to open on the earliest date we can, sometime during the third week of December.
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Know the Winter Permit Area boundaries – UPDATED
With new snow covering the tracks, a decision has been made to reopen Macdonald West Winter Prohibited Area.
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Persistent Weak Layer in Interior
A persistent weak layer is making problematic conditions in the BC Interior.
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Chile Spirit of the volcano is now live
The Faction Collective traveled to Chile for a ski touring adventure.
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Justine Dufour-Lapointe joins Freeride World Tour
The three-time Olympian and two-time medallist is the most decorated athlete to join the FWT roster for the entire season
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