Even though we are in the midst of spring and the snow is mostly melted, avalanche experts warn we’re not out of the woods just yet as there is still a lot of snow in the mountains. “Things change really quick and during these springtime cycles, you can see a drastic change from stable to …
Read more Alaska Avalanche Danger High throughout Spring
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 …
Read more Todd Ligare’s HALLWAYS
Around this time of year avalanche forecasts switch from rating danger by elevation band to rating danger by time of day.
Read more Avalanche Canada – Communicating spring conditions
The deceased young man from Canmore has been identified as Spencer Postman, 26
Read more Backcountry Skier dies in Avalanche near Lake Louise
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 …
Read more David Harley talks about Zincton
Sudden changes to the weather are forecast in the coming week. Expect this to complicate the avalanche conditions.
Read more Avalanche Canada: Time to consider warming
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 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!
Read more Persistent Slab Avalanche Problem Persists
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.
Read more Special Public Avalanche Warning for the South Coast Extended and Expanded
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 …
Read more Say No To Crack!
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
Read more Is Sam Kuch the best skier in the world?
Snowpack levels across British Columbia are nearly all above average, according to the latest provincial data.
Read more BC’s Snowpack is Above Average
