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Avalanche Season Arrives: Fall Storms Bring Early Avalanche Activity

A parade of powerful fall storms has charged across British Columbia, blanketing mountain ranges from the coast to the Rockies and signaling the start of avalanche season. According to Avalanche Canada’s “In Like A Lion” update, early-season snowpacks are already showing signs of instability—especially in the Northwest and Coast ranges—prompting a reminder that “if there’s …
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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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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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