Bruce Jamieson, Canada’s avalanche guru, has put together a short video that we recommend all backcounty users should watch. Bruces’s video conducts interviews with five very experienced avalanche professionals. He engages the professsionals to define the backcountry habits that work for them. The professionaals include; Marc Piché, Penny Goddard, John Buffery, Sylvia Forest and Larry … Read more What works for five experienced avalanche professionals
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 … Read more Avy Savvy: Avalanche Canada’s Online Avalanche Tutorial
Social media has completely changed the landscape for sharing information about trips into the backcountry and avalanche safety. Read more Social Media & Avalanche Safety
Here is a new video featuring highlights of a new paper on the risks associated with ski cutting by Bruce Jamieson. Read more How Risky is Ski Cutting?
The Know Before You Go avalanche awareness program will get you started down the path of learning the language of the mountains and becoming a better and safer rider. Read more Know Before You Go