Overconfident in the backcountry?
Remember what I said about assessing avalanche danger? It’s an imprecise science, and there’s always a chance you’ll get it wrong.
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Tag: backcountry skiing
Community Snow Observations + YOU
You can contribute to a NASA research program when you backcountry ski next. This raises the question of why are astronauts interested in ski touring? Collecting snow depth data helps better predict weather, watershed runoff and so much more about our wild planet. NASA’s earth science program is interested in collecting height of snow (snow …
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Avalanche Canada Public Warning
A Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users is in effect immediately
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Avalanche Canada Special Avalanche warning
The warning applies to the following regions: North Rockies, Cariboos, North & South Columbia, Glacier National Park, Purcells, South Rockies and the Lizard Range.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Quick Pits
Here are a few tips for how and when to use these “quick” pits in the field.
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Special Public Avalanche Warning
Avalanche Canada is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users, in effect immediately until the end of day Sunday, December 16.
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Avalanche — Decision Making in an Uncertain World
But, because I am a skier, deep in my heart, because as soon as this rib heals, I’m going back out there, I would really like to know what happened.
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Rogers Pass Permit Season Closes
The Glacier National Park - Rogers Pass Winter Permit System has been in effect from November 20th until May 2nd, the seasonal end of the avalanche control program.
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Castle Backcountry hut network planned
The powder skiing in the Castle Mountain area is about to improve with the announcement of a new Backcountry hut network.
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New Rogers Pass Backcountry Access app
Parks Canada is pleased to launch a new web-based app that will help visitors understand and comply with the Winter Permit System.
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Avalanche Canada: Warming increases Danger
Rapid warming is expected to increase avalanche danger this weekend and into next week.
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Avalanche Canada: Baby, it’s complicated
Ever feel like the more information you get, the more confused you become? Throughout the Interior Mountains, beautiful sparkly surface hoar crystals were laid down during a long dry spell in early December. These were especially prevalent at and below treeline, but didn’t get much of a chance to persist in the alpine, where a …
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