Avalanche Canada – Communicating spring conditions
Around this time of year avalanche forecasts switch from rating danger by elevation band to rating danger by time of day.
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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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David Harley talks about Zincton
An Interview with David Harley, the proponent of the new Zincton lift-assisted, slack country ski area in the Selkirk Range between New Denver and Kaslo in BC. Before we talked, David Harley sent me the basic facts about Zincton. The idea of a Tenure essentially set aside for backcountry skiing is intriguing. 80% of the …
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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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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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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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Is Sam Kuch the best skier in the world?
In just two years of skiing with Matchstick Productions Sam Kuch has proven himself as a force to be reckoned with in the big mountain arena
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BC’s Snowpack is Above Average
Snowpack levels across British Columbia are nearly all above average, according to the latest provincial data.
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Mike Wiegele cancels season
Given the national and international travel advisories and, above all, our commitment to safety, we made the decision not to open for the remainder of the season
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An honest account of a Revelstoke Avalanche
An honest account by Andrew Sheppard of a recent avalanche incident in the Revelstoke backcountry. Andrew posted in the Revelstoke Ski Tourers page for everyone to learn from his experience. Here is Andrews account: “Hello fellow snow enthusiasts. I thought I would take the time to share my terrifying near-death experience of being swept down …
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