Clair Isrealson Retires
Thanks for the dedicated service to the health, safety and fun of other mountain folk. You will be missed.
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Warmer weather may increase avalanche death toll
Warmer weather may increase avalanche death toll into spring, said Avalanche Canada
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Ortovox Transceiver Recall
Ortovox has recalled its S1+ avalanche transceiver.
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An Interior Problem On The Coast
In the last few days, there’s been a string of close calls and near misses in the Sea to Sky region.
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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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