An avalanche that released in the Blackcomb slack-country took one skiers life and injured two others. This was only one accident in a 24 hour period of backcountry rescues.
Read more Whistler Avalanche Deaths amid busy three days
Despite an overall reduction in avalanche activity, there have been several near misses in recent days from across the province.
Read more Avalanche Canada on Managing Moderate
The United States has marked its deadliest week of avalanches in more than a century after more than a dozen people died, Avalanche Canada commented that they are deeply saddened by the tragedy.
Read more Avalanche Canada Reflects on U.S. Avalanche Deaths
The Kootenay Backcountry Guides Judson Wright posted this Snowpack update from Kootenay Pass on February 6th.
Read more Kootenay Pass Snowpack Observations
Ortovox just released a revolutionary new avalanche beacon that prompts and speaks to the rescuer.
Read more Ortovox Launches Diract Voice Transceiver
Avalanche Canada is saying that the pesky persistent slab avalanche problem is back in the forecast for many regions. Check the forecast, know before you go!
Read more Persistent Slab Avalanche Problem Persists
Special Public Avalanche Warning for the South Coast extended and expanded to include Vancouver Island. This warning is an extension from one that was issued on January 28 and will be in effect until February 4.
Read more Special Public Avalanche Warning for the South Coast Extended and Expanded
Mount Fernie forms a prominent glide crack on its south face in clear view of town every winter. The specific area is called the Moccasin due to its shape and distinctive grassy summer surface. This year the glide crack has formed earlier and larger that most seasons and we’re questioning when it will avalanche. Jennifer …
Read more Say No To Crack!
In just two years of skiing with Matchstick Productions Sam Kuch has proven himself as a force to be reckoned with in the big mountain arena
Read more Is Sam Kuch the best skier in the world?
Snowpack levels across British Columbia are nearly all above average, according to the latest provincial data.
Read more BC’s Snowpack is Above Average
For 2020 Whistler local Wayne Flann was awarded the CAA Service Award in recognition of his contributions to public and professional avalanche awareness and information sharing through his website.
Read more Wayne Flann Receives CAA Service Award
Given the national and international travel advisories and, above all, our commitment to safety, we made the decision not to open for the remainder of the season
Read more Mike Wiegele cancels season
