Over the last ten years there have been fantastic advances in the field of avalanche safety through research and technical development. Additions made to snow stability evaluations like ‘fracture character’ during the ‘compression test’ deepen our awareness of what is happening with the snow. There have also been the development terrain assessment tools, which help …
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The Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) is Canada’s organization for avalanche professionals. The CAA’s vision is that the Canadian public has the highest degree of confidence in the avalanche safety programs and services delivered by its members. They strive to ensure that their diverse membership of avalanche practitioners meet the highest standards and adhere to best …
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Make a difference this winter and inform other backcountry users by communicating your observations and experiences.
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A few British Columbia resorts are giggling about the amount of snow they received this November. BC’s Powder Triangle has reinvigorated the powder legend to slay the El Nino naysayers! For those of you who haven’t waxed your skis and sorted out your powder gear, it’s time to get ready. Revelstoke leads the powder stoke …
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The best time for powder is when it's snowing–so stop what your doing and go play in the powder!
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A $1.5 billion plan to create an all-season tourist destination at Hemlock Resort in the Fraser Valley has been approved by the B.C. government
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In spite of dire predictions of a warm and dry winter, the snow has been piling up fast in the last couple of weeks.
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Accuweather.com is forecasting two storms rolling into BC this week and dumping considerable snow at higher elevations.
Read more Winter Storms rolling in…
If you are planning to ski or snowboard at Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park, know that the Winter Permit System will soon be in effect
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The Know Before You Go avalanche awareness program will get you started down the path of learning the language of the mountains and becoming a better and safer rider.
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Vancouver Island’s Mount Washington Ski Resort announced the sale of all of the ski and recreational operations of the resort to a subsidiary of Pacific Group Resorts
Read more Mount Washington finally sells
