It’s been a year since pro skier Dave Treadway passed away in the mountains doing what he loved to do. Dave left behind two sons, Kasper and Raffi, and his pregnant wife Tessa. Friends and family remembered and celebrated Dave’s spirit, his family commitment, his ability to chase life, and above all, his faith in …
Read more Dave Treadway Tribute with Kasper
The results of this research will offer important insight for making avalanche forecasts more effective and resonate better with all types of backcountry users.
Read more Avalanche Forecast User Study Underway
Young skiing phenom Jérémie Heitz challenges himself to ski the 15 steepest 4,000m peaks in the Alps in just two ski seasons.
Read more La Liste – Redefining steep skiing
Over the course of several backcountry ski trips I have confirmed that the M-Werks 12's are a lightweight, high performing binding that will keep you smiling.
Read more Marker M-Werks Kingpin 12 Bindings Reviewed
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is an international film competition and annual presentation of short films and documentaries about mountain culture, sports, and the environment.
Read more BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL FILMS – ONLINE FOR FREE
Effective 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, all visitor parking areas, access points to the backcountry and Winter Permit Areas in Glacier National Park will be closed until further notice.
Read more Access points and Winter Permit Areas in Glacier National Park Closed
We feel it is essential that we work together and do what we can to avoid putting any extra load on our healthcare system at this time
Read more Avalanche Canada Shutting Down Forecasting for the Season
The Sherpas ‘Into The Mind’ , a story of rising to the ultimate challenge, is online to watch in full at Redbull!
Read more Sherpas ‘Into The Mind’ is Online
Atlas commented, "While you’re inside... we have offered up our online AST 1 course for free. Something to hopefully help you get more out of your next time in the mountains!!"
Read more Free Avalanche Safety Tutorial
Mountain towns all throughout British Columbia are making the same plea to travellers: Please stay home. #StayHome
Read more Mountain Towns say Stay Home
The sophistication of resort operators determined the closure time and unfortunately the lack of kept many open longer than acceptable.
Read more Western Resorts Closed for the Season
Ever question where those people with backpacks are headed when they duck under the rope at the resort? Beyond the resorts boundaries there's a popular zone called "slackcountry".
Read more Slackcountry: how do you prepare?
