Avalanche Canada gets $25M boost
Avalanche Canada has been promised $25 million in funding from the federal government, ending years of financial struggle.
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British Columbia’s Snow Forecast
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.
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Lake Louise Powder and Speed
Lake Louise is enjoying an excellent opening season with decent powder snow and World Cup speed events returning.
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Powder Forecast for Whistler’s Opening
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 …
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Avalanches are not cool!
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 …
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Winter Avalanche Season
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 …
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That’s Life | Dylan Siggers
Dylan Siggers, Fernie's premier artist in film and video, also knows how to ski. Dylan's Line profile states that he loves dogs, bikes and powder, and dislikes running, phone bills and John Mayer.
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Garrett Capel Shining Bright
From chest-deep snow, stomping two-story cliffs and powering through endless pillow lines, it is safe to say that Garrett Capel had a heck of season.
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Three Days with Powder Matt
Illustration: João Fazenda, Words by: Tim Johnson You’ll like Powder Matt—he’ll make sure of it. Even if you cringe at first. His motivational speeches can sound like something borrowed from an inspirational poster but delivered in the voice of a fiftysomething ski bum. One day, after a hike, over coffee at a long wooden table, …
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The North Face Winter Kickoff
Come experience all that winter has to offer on December 1st and 2nd with the ultimate camping experience at the top of Whistler Mountain.
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Avalanche Canada Reports Avalanche Incident
Avalanche Canada’s Mountain Information Network (MIN) reported an avalanche incident earlier today. Parks Canada responded to an InReach activation for three skiers who were hit by a natural avalanche in a couloir on the east ridge of Mt. Patterson. There were no burials, but all three went for a ~100m tumble sustaining various injuries, the …
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Peak 5040 Hut Grand Opening
This past weekend the Alpine Club of Canada Vancouver Island Section celebrated the Grand Opening of their newest hut, the 5040 Peak Hut.
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