Tag: powder

November 20, 2024

Northern Escape Heli Skiing Voted World’s Best Heli Ski

In a resounding testament to its unparalleled powder skiing experience, Northern Escape Heli Skiing has been named the World’s Best Heli Ski Operator for the third year in a row at the prestigious World Ski Awards. This hat trick of victories underscores the operation’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and creating unforgettable mountain adventures. Situated in …
Read more Northern Escape Heli Skiing Voted World’s Best Heli Ski

March 5, 2024

March has brought massive quantities of Powder

The first week of March has brought massive quantities of powder for ski destinations across Western North America.
Read more March has brought massive quantities of Powder

Destinations Fernie, BC Nelson, BC Revelstoke, BC Rossland, BC Whistler, BC 0 Comments

October 18, 2023

Powder Magazine is back in print

Powder Magazine is back in print with their Photo Annual and a future that is yet to be defined. Kitt Doucette, Powder Magazine Correspondent, wrote that what comes next is up to you… “It’s still hard for me to believe, but the rumors are true. Powder Magazine is back in print with the ’23/’24 Photo …
Read more Powder Magazine is back in print

Media News 0 Comments

September 20, 2023

Flying High Again

In a world, where the snowboard corporatocracy cares more about the next Instagram swipe, TGR has teamed up with legendary snowboard film director, Mike Hatchett, and do the impossible. This film defies all odds – to bring together a crew of passionate riders for a full-length feature film – and celebrate what matters most: a …
Read more Flying High Again

Media News 0 Comments

September 13, 2023

Polar Moon Couloir featured in the Canadian Alpine Journal

The Polar Moon Couloir is a 1,2-kilometre line couloir found at the remote Kangiqtualuk Agguqti on Baffin Island.
Read more Polar Moon Couloir featured in the Canadian Alpine Journal

Media News 0 Comments

August 14, 2023

Say Hello to El Niño

The La Niña that was present in Western Canada during the past three winters is over, say hello to El Niño. El Niño can have varying effects on powder skiing conditions in Western Canada, depending on the severity and characteristics of the El Niño event, as well as other regional climate influences. El Niño is …
Read more Say Hello to El Niño

Avalanche News Snow Conditions 0 Comments

December 21, 2022

Long live the T-bar!

They are slow and keep you on the surface, when they break down you simply ski away, they never leave you hanging!
Read more Long live the T-bar!

Fernie, BC Lift Service News Snow Conditions Vancouver Island 0 Comments

December 8, 2022

Chile Spirit of the volcano is now live

The Faction Collective traveled to Chile for a ski touring adventure.
Read more Chile Spirit of the volcano is now live

Media News Powder Tools 0 Comments

November 7, 2021

Mountain Resorts 2021 Opening Days

Here are the scheduled opening days for Powder Canada's list of Mountain Resorts that should be on every powder junkies list.
Read more Mountain Resorts 2021 Opening Days

Lift Service News Snow Conditions 0 Comments

October 20, 2021

What works for five experienced avalanche professionals

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 News 0 Comments

February 12, 2021

Avalanche Canada on Managing Moderate

Despite an overall reduction in avalanche activity, there have been several near misses in recent days from across the province.
Read more Avalanche Canada on Managing Moderate

Avalanche News Snow Conditions 0 Comments

January 20, 2021

Wayne Flann Receives CAA Service Award

For 2020 Whistler local Wayne Flann was awarded the CAA Service Award in recognition of his contributions to public and professional avalanche awareness and information sharing through his website.
Read more Wayne Flann Receives CAA Service Award

Avalanche News Wayne Flann Whistler, BC 0 Comments