Deep Snow Returned, Avalanche Conditions Shift
Winter isn’t over yet as deep snow and heightened avalanche danger returned to Western Canada's mountains.
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Avalanche Warning: Remote Triggers and Wide Propagation
Avalanche Canada has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for most forecast regions in Western Canada, citing a tricky snowpack and a persistent slab problem.
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Avalanche Risk Rising – Time to Step Back and Adapt Your Mindset
After weeks of stable conditions across much of western Canada, a significant shift in avalanche danger is underway. Avalanche Canada is warning backcountry users that new snowfall is accumulating over weak, persistent layers, creating dangerous and highly unpredictable conditions. With this sudden change, now is the time to adjust your approach and step back from …
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Persistent Slab problem in the Northwest of BC
Backcountry skiers and riders in Northwest BC and the Yukon are facing a persistent slab problem this season, with conditions that differ significantly from recent years.
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Skier Avalanche Near Kicking Horse Resort
A skier sustained multiple severe injuries after being swept over cliff bands in an avalanche outside the ski area boundaries at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 11, prompting a swift response from Golden and District Search and Rescue (GADSAR). At approximately 12:40 PM, GADSAR received reports of a size 2.5 …
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Avalanche Canada’s Field Teams Kick Off Winter
Avalanche Canada's six field teams hit the snow in early December, resuming their critical work of collecting snowpack, weather, and avalanche data in remote and under-reported areas.
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State of the Snowpack Arrives in BC Mountain Towns
As winter unfurls its cold embrace over the mountains of British Columbia, the State of the Snowpack initiative rolls out across various beloved mountain towns including Nelson, Rossland, Revelstoke, and Fernie.
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Avalanche Canada Forecasting Season Ends
Avalanche Canada will be ending it's forecasts for the season with the final forecast being issued on Thursday, April 25.
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Avalanche claimed a Kananaskis Backcountry Skier
Over the past weekend, numerous reports of avalanches surfaced, tragically including a Kananaskis backcountry skier and several near misses.
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March has brought massive quantities of Powder
The first week of March has brought massive quantities of powder for ski destinations across Western North America.
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Special Public Avalanche Warning – Extended
Avalanche Canada has extended their special public avalanche warning for most of BC’s and Alberta’s forecast regions until the end of Monday, March 7th.
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BC Mountain Passes Expecting Large Snowfall
This is great news however, with a persistent weak layer in most of BC, Avalanche Canada is advising skiers to use extreme caution.
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