An Interview with David Harley, the proponent of the new Zincton lift-assisted, slack country ski area in the Selkirk Range between New Denver and Kaslo in BC. Before we talked, David Harley sent me the basic facts about Zincton. The idea of a Tenure essentially set aside for backcountry skiing is intriguing. 80% of the …
Read more David Harley talks about Zincton
We users have lost faith in Black Diamond and Pieps, and moving forward will have reservations concerning the safety of their equipment.
Read more Black Diamond Finally Recalls Faulty Avalanche Beacon
It’s been a childhood dream to ski Mount Nelson. Yesterday with local boy and teammate Ian McIntosh we got to live that dream.
Read more Mount Nelson First Descent
Sudden changes to the weather are forecast in the coming week. Expect this to complicate the avalanche conditions.
Read more Avalanche Canada: Time to consider warming
In a season when we have increased awareness and potential fatalities from beacon failures, the Tracker is a beacon you can trust.
Read more Meet the Tracker4, BCA’s workhorse beacon
Risky behaviour among backcountry riders is, in part, a function of their self-conception as consumers of risk and the degree of social acceptance it confers on them in their social group.
Read more Risky positioning – social aspirations and risk-taking behaviour in avalanche terrain
Canadians improved their standings today, lead by Katie Anderson's 2nd podium finish in two events.
Read more Freeride World Tour Heats up in Andorra
Avalanche Canada is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users in the North Rockies, South Rockies, the Lizard & Flathead, and Waterton Lakes National Park.
Read more Special Public Avalanche Warning
The airflow built up in front of the charging avalanche catches his kite and shoots him skyward a split second before he would have been crushed.
Read more Snowkiter Getting Blown Out of Avalanche Path
Fernie's Katie Anderson had the top Canadian result with a 3rd place in women's snowboard and Whistler's Tom Peiffer came 11th in men's ski.
Read more Freeride World Tour Opener in Andorran Pyrenees
With new snow covering illegal tracks, Parks Canada has decided to lift the temporary restriction of the Flat Creek Designated Access Route and Fortitude Winter Restricted Area effective March 2, 2021. Please remember: check which winter restricted areas are open daily.
Read more Parks Mountain Safety Closures LIFTED
Get outside, get active, and support Avalanche Canada with the Backyard Backcountry Challenge
Read more Avalanche Canada’s Backyard Backcountry Challenge
