Whitewater Avalanche Conditions Report
Whitewater Ski Resort and Backcountry Skiing Canada have posted their first Avalanche Conditions Report for the coming season.
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Can a Ski Area and Conservation Co-Exist?
Historically, conservationists vilify ski areas and often with just cause. The broad swaths cleared for runs fracture the eco system and resident wildlife hesitate traversing the new open areas. The recent emphasis on year-round mountain activities further displaces the wildlife. The increased human engagement brought in by the development forces the wildlife out of the …
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The Ideal Sled-ski Machine
No smoke, no stink, no noise, and according to Tiaga, less potential for a mechanical failure.
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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.
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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 …
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La Niña is back!
The NOAA predicts that this La Nina is expected to last through the early spring 2022. For powder skiers the "little girl" makes for a great season!
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Farmer’s Almanac 2021–2022 Winter Forecasts
The important consistency in both Farmer's Almanac forecasts is that it will snow, we can be assured that we'll have another season of powder!
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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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More new Lifts for Whistler Blackcomb
Vail Resorts has announced that it plans to replace Whistler’s Creekside Gondola and Big Red Express chair with new higher-capacity lifts. The existing six-person Creekside Gondola is to be replaced with a new high-speed, eight-person gondola and the high-speed quad Big Red Express will be replaced with a new high-speed, six-person chair. The projects, planned …
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Alterra purchased Purcell Heli-Skiing
Alterra Mountain Company has purchased Purcell Heli-Skiing. The business and ski tenure will be incorporated into Alterra-owned CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures. CMH president and COO Rob Rohn will oversee the transition and all operations. “At Alterra Mountain Company we continually look for opportunities that offer guests unique mountain experiences and exceptional guest service,” said …
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Todd Ligare’s HALLWAYS
Teton Gravity Research and Armada Skis are proud to present “HALLWAYS”, a new powder edit from legendary skier Todd Ligare. Todd is a pro-skier from Park City Utah who is delivering four minutes of zen that are sure to have you dreaming about deeper days. Join Todd as he hucks into and digs trenches through …
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Sam Kuch – Third Person
Sam Kuch visualizes every line and every air before he drops in.
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