But, because I am a skier, deep in my heart, because as soon as this rib heals, I’m going back out there, I would really like to know what happened.
Read more Avalanche — Decision Making in an Uncertain World
Powder is very special however in my opinion, it's never worth the price of life. Be safe and respect the safety of others.
Read more Respect Avalanche Closures you Poachers!
Bella Coola Heli Sports is stoked to announce that they are operating out of a fifth location and that the skiing is reported to be absolutely phenomenal.
Read more Bella Coola Heli Sports adds Location
For the next decade, we spent the winters largely on the road, skiing in Montana, Utah, Alaska, Kyrgyzstan, and places like that. Then one day, we came to Fernie.
Read more Twenty Five Years skiing Fernie Powder
The Freeride World Tour is pleased to announce the addition of legendary Canadian skier and coach Derek Foose to the FWT’s live Webcast team for three of the Tour’s most iconic stops.
Read more Derek Foose to host Freeride World Tour
We enjoy the world’s finest opportunities for winter outdoor recreation. Each year, an increasing number of snowmobilers, skiers, snowboarders, mountaineers, and snowshoers venture into the backcountry with their friends to enjoy what nature has to offer. Unfortunately, each winter, some of these people die in avalanches, an outcome which could be prevented with education and …
Read more Avalanche Canada’s Online Avalanche Course
Avalanche Canada has been promised $25 million in funding from the federal government, ending years of financial struggle.
Read more Avalanche Canada gets $25M boost
Weather patterns across North America have been abnormally fickle in recent years, with the jet stream snaking around and stalling out unpredictably, so, put a wish in your pocket, we could conceivably end up with a banner powder year.
Read more British Columbia’s Snow Forecast
Lake Louise is enjoying an excellent opening season with decent powder snow and World Cup speed events returning.
Read more Lake Louise Powder and Speed
Powder is forecast for most of British Columbia starting later this week and just in time for Whistler’s opening! The massive low pressure front will hit the west coast beginning this thursday. This powder storm will impact the Coastal range, most of the Rockies and everything in between. 20cms or more is very likely by …
Read more Powder Forecast for Whistler’s Opening
There’s nothing cool about getting caught in an avalanche! If you travel beyond designated winter trails assume you are in avalanche terrain. Everyone in your party should have the training, knowledge and equipment to safely travel in avalanche terrain. This includes carrying probes, beacons and shovels. Knowing the real-time, location-specific information on the avalanche conditions …
Read more Avalanches are not cool!
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 …
Read more Winter Avalanche Season
