Three backcountry skiers must pay a steep price for their trespass into Winston Churchill Traverse earlier this year. The area was in the middle of a seasonal closure to protect caribou habitat. | Parks Canada/L.Neufeld photo Seasonal closures mean seasonal closures, as three interloping backcountry skiers recently came to appreciate when they were charged for … Read more Backcountry skiers charged for trespassing in closed area
Snow is what winter in Jasper is all about, and what better way to enjoy it than an exhilarating powder descent on one of Marmot Basin’s alpine ski runs or a week in a backcountry lodge. Jasper is overcrowded in the summer with international tourists however is practically empty in winter months, except for holidays … Read more Jasper, AB
There has been a cluster of unexpected, large avalanches in the North Rockies region. Sadly, one of these resulted in a fatality. Here are some details on the three events that we have been made aware of: There is a report and pictures of this incident here. Details are scarce. The general orientation of Benny’s … Read more Large Avalanches in the North Rockies
