Avalanche Canada: Don’t always trust a robust crust
An update on the lasting impact of the atmospheric rivers
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Whitewater Slackcountry Avalanche
On December 27, 2021, at 3:30 pm, Nelson SAR and Whitewater Ski Patrol responded to an SOS activated following a size 2.5 avalanche outside of the Whitewater Ski area on the south face of the East Peak of Evening Ridge. Four people and two dogs were involved in the avalanche. No one was fully buried, …
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Snowboarder fatality at Silverstar
A snowboarder was pronounced dead at SilverStar Mountain Resort on Saturday morning. The snowboarder was found alone and buried in the deep snow with only his snowboard visible. A skier spotted a snowboard sticking out of the snow in a Putnam Creek ravine and after digging discovered the victim unconscious. “Despite the attempt of rescuers, …
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Avalanche Canada: Mitigating Avalanche Transceiver Interference
A transceiver search can be quite challenging. Make your life easier by eliminating potential sources of interference.
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Avalanche Canada: The River Has Run Dry
The backcountry is a changed landscape in the aftermath of the series of atmospheric rivers.
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Avalanche Canada’s Party for Powder fundraiser
They've kicked off their virtual auction with fabulous donations featuring heli and cat ski trips, backcountry lodge stays, ski resort packages, cool gear, and awe-inspiring artwork.
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Early Season Avalanche Hazard
The early season powder in the alpine has everyone stoked to shred it, however do be aware of early season avalanche hazard.
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Avy Savvy: Avalanche Canada’s Online Avalanche Tutorial
Avalanche Canada launched Avy Savvy in 2020, a tutorial for backcountry beginners that provides a solid introduction to avalanche safety. The educational tool teaches beginners the basics about avalanche safety fundamentals, what an avalanche is and where they happen, companion rescue and the avalanche terrain exposure scale. “It’s vital for anyone venturing into the winter …
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Avalanche Canada receives $10 million grant from BC Government
Avalanche Canada is extremely grateful to receive a $10 million grant from the BC government.
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Avalanche Canada Honours Dr. Bruce Jamieson
Dr. Bruce Jamieson has made invaluable contributions to public avalanche safety over his 40-year career.
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Avalanche Canada – Communicating spring conditions
Around this time of year avalanche forecasts switch from rating danger by elevation band to rating danger by time of day.
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Avalanche Canada: Time to consider warming
Sudden changes to the weather are forecast in the coming week. Expect this to complicate the avalanche conditions.
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