Sam Kuch – Third Person
Sam Kuch visualizes every line and every air before he drops in.
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Backcountry Skier dies in Avalanche near Lake Louise
The deceased young man from Canmore has been identified as Spencer Postman, 26
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Contributor – Keith Liggett
Powder Canada contributor Keith Liggett is a ski bum.
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Black Diamond Finally Recalls Faulty Avalanche Beacon
We users have lost faith in Black Diamond and Pieps, and moving forward will have reservations concerning the safety of their equipment.
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Avalanche Canada: Time to consider warming
Sudden changes to the weather are forecast in the coming week. Expect this to complicate the avalanche conditions.
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Parks Mountain Safety Closures LIFTED
With new snow covering illegal tracks, Parks Canada has decided to lift the temporary restriction of the Flat Creek Designated Access Route and Fortitude Winter Restricted Area effective March 2, 2021. Please remember: check which winter restricted areas are open daily.
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Whistler Avalanche Deaths amid busy three days
An avalanche that released in the Blackcomb slack-country took one skiers life and injured two others. This was only one accident in a 24 hour period of backcountry rescues.
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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.
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Avalanche Canada Reflects on U.S. Avalanche Deaths
The United States has marked its deadliest week of avalanches in more than a century after more than a dozen people died, Avalanche Canada commented that they are deeply saddened by the tragedy.
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Persistent Slab Avalanche Problem Persists
Avalanche Canada is saying that the pesky persistent slab avalanche problem is back in the forecast for many regions. Check the forecast, know before you go!
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Special Public Avalanche Warning for the South Coast Extended and Expanded
Special Public Avalanche Warning for the South Coast extended and expanded to include Vancouver Island. This warning is an extension from one that was issued on January 28 and will be in effect until February 4.
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Say No To Crack!
Mount Fernie forms a prominent glide crack on its south face in clear view of town every winter. The specific area is called the Moccasin due to its shape and distinctive grassy summer surface. This year the glide crack has formed earlier and larger that most seasons and we’re questioning when it will avalanche. Jennifer …
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