After a ski patroller’s death
After a ski patroller's death, a flurry of questions: Forest Service permitting issues complicate a southwestern Colorado tragedy
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British Columbia Develops Climate Change Action Plan
The government of British Columbia is developing a Climate Change Action Plan aimed at helping B.C.’s 35 ski resorts
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Prominent Mountan Guide Dies
Robson Gmoser was killed in the avalanche that occurred on Tuesday March 10th at Sorcerer Lodge.
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Meet Mike Douglas, Whistler’s Favourite Local
From the slopes of Whistler, BC, Steve Young interviews Mike Douglas — father, freeskier, filmmaker, and, most recently, Whistler’s favourite local.
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Amer Sports Launch the Mountain Academy
Atomic and Salomon join forces to create first online course of its kind to help skiers stay safe in the backcountry
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5th Annual Ken Jones Classic Ski Competition
On Saturday, 21 March 2015 LAke Louise is hosting the 5th Annual KEN JONES CLASSIC SKI MOUNTAINEERING COMPETITION. COMING UP! Let’s go while there’s still snow – Last SMCC calendar race of the season! Your race registration includes Saturday race, lifts, and awards, a few new tweaks on the great Lake Louise long course, and …
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Avalanche Canada Reveives $325,000 from CBT
Avalanche Canada is receiving $325,000 over two years from Columbia Basin Trust to help it continue its work of increasing public safety for winter backcountry users. Avalanche Canada is a national public avalanche safety organization, with world-leading accident prevention programs and services. Based in Revelstoke, the organization produces daily avalanche forecasts throughout the winter for …
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Snow is forecast for March!
“We have seen at least 2 months of mostly dry conditions, and it has been quite a disappointment,” says Chris Manly, Founder SnowForecast.com, “A weather change is coming for March!” This Sunday through Tuesday (1st – 3rd March) we expect another storm to move through western Canada, favoring locales like Whistler with moderate to heavy …
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Did Someone Say ‘Go For It’?
SkiingGolden.com’s backcountry report usually is geared towards scaring the hell out of you out there. This week however, Chris Granter reports that you have nothing to fear but fear itself…within reason. Did Someone Say ‘Go For It’? February 25 Video Update – Did Someone Say 'Go For It'? from SkiingGolden.com on Vimeo.
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Large Avalanches in the North Rockies
There has been a cluster of unexpected, large avalanches in the North Rockies region. Sadly, one of these resulted in a fatality. Here are some details on the three events that we have been made aware of: There is a report and pictures of this incident here. Details are scarce. The general orientation of Benny’s …
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Is Global Warming Responsible For Our Winter?
By Peter Marshall This afternoon I went for a run and was quite comfortable in shorts and a T-shirt. Then I grabbed some lunch and sat in the sun for a bit. It was very warm and relaxing as I watched a group of eagles playing in some thermals and listened to golfers teeing off …
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Terrace B.C. buried in record snowfall
It's time to dream about getting away from three days of rain and spring skiing here in Southern BC and travel to Terrace.
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