You can contribute to a NASA research program when you backcountry ski next. This raises the question of why are astronauts interested in ski touring? Collecting snow depth data helps better predict weather, watershed runoff and so much more about our wild planet. NASA’s earth science program is interested in collecting height of snow (snow …
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Parks Canada has issued an Avalanche Warning for the Central Rockies region. They have been very busy conducting rescues and need your help in being safe if traveling in the backcountry. Parks Canada responded to an avalanche on Des Poilus Glacier that involved three skiers in the Canadian Rockies, one was critically injured and has …
Read more Parks Canada Issues Avalanche Warning
RED Mountain has announced new terrain and lift for next season. The Topping Chair expansion will deliver 300 additional acres of skiing and improve the flow of the mountain.
Read more Red Mountain to Expand
Canadian skier and tour rookie Tom Peiffer finished 7th in the overall ranking and is qualified for the 2020 Freeski World Tour.
Read more Freeski World Champions Crowned
Rogers Pass is one of the most beautiful glacial environment mountainous regions in Western North America. Glacier skiing gives adventurous people the combined rewards of remarkable beauty and the elation of descending pristine slopes. Knowing your exposure is key to being safe when climbing and skiing. Parks Canada scale Avalanche terrain ratings for backcountry touring …
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By Caleb Brown The snowbanks were so big on the drive up Rogers Pass that I drove right past the parking lot for the heli-pad. I checked my rearview, seeing no cars behind me I slammed on my brakes, reversed down the highway then entered the slit in the bank. The cars from the other …
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It's snow immersion season — fatalities are happening from people falling into tree wells and sufficiating while skiing and boarding deep powder in our mountains.
Read more Tree Well fatalities and solutions
The woman and male companion crossed on foot under a roped-off permanent closure area and slipped of the summit ridge.
Read more Blackcomb Lakeside Fatality
Powder Day parking can be an issue, it's a 1st world problem.
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Wearing a transceiver for all lift serviced avalanche terrain is a safe bet. I continue to wear my transceiver when I ski at Whistler!
Read more Avalanche Transceiver use Inbounds?
The warning applies to the following regions: North Rockies, Cariboos, North & South Columbia, Glacier National Park, Purcells, South Rockies and the Lizard Range.
Read more Avalanche Canada Special Avalanche warning
After a spectacular World Freeride event at Kicking Horse, the resort is planning the opening of the Freeride venue, Ozone.
Read more Ride the Ozone Like a Big Boy
