Clair Isrealson Retires
Thanks for the dedicated service to the health, safety and fun of other mountain folk. You will be missed.
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Tag: powder skiing
Warmer weather may increase avalanche death toll
Warmer weather may increase avalanche death toll into spring, said Avalanche Canada
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An Interior Problem On The Coast
In the last few days, there’s been a string of close calls and near misses in the Sea to Sky region.
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After a ski patroller’s death
After a ski patroller's death, a flurry of questions: Forest Service permitting issues complicate a southwestern Colorado tragedy
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Prominent Mountan Guide Dies
Robson Gmoser was killed in the avalanche that occurred on Tuesday March 10th at Sorcerer Lodge.
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Meet Mike Douglas, Whistler’s Favourite Local
From the slopes of Whistler, BC, Steve Young interviews Mike Douglas — father, freeskier, filmmaker, and, most recently, Whistler’s favourite local.
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Amer Sports Launch the Mountain Academy
Atomic and Salomon join forces to create first online course of its kind to help skiers stay safe in the backcountry
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Avalanche Canada Reveives $325,000 from CBT
Avalanche Canada is receiving $325,000 over two years from Columbia Basin Trust to help it continue its work of increasing public safety for winter backcountry users. Avalanche Canada is a national public avalanche safety organization, with world-leading accident prevention programs and services. Based in Revelstoke, the organization produces daily avalanche forecasts throughout the winter for …
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Snow is forecast for March!
“We have seen at least 2 months of mostly dry conditions, and it has been quite a disappointment,” says Chris Manly, Founder SnowForecast.com, “A weather change is coming for March!” This Sunday through Tuesday (1st – 3rd March) we expect another storm to move through western Canada, favoring locales like Whistler with moderate to heavy …
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Did Someone Say ‘Go For It’?
SkiingGolden.com’s backcountry report usually is geared towards scaring the hell out of you out there. This week however, Chris Granter reports that you have nothing to fear but fear itself…within reason. Did Someone Say ‘Go For It’? February 25 Video Update – Did Someone Say 'Go For It'? from SkiingGolden.com on Vimeo.
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Is Global Warming Responsible For Our Winter?
By Peter Marshall This afternoon I went for a run and was quite comfortable in shorts and a T-shirt. Then I grabbed some lunch and sat in the sun for a bit. It was very warm and relaxing as I watched a group of eagles playing in some thermals and listened to golfers teeing off …
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Terrace B.C. buried in record snowfall
It's time to dream about getting away from three days of rain and spring skiing here in Southern BC and travel to Terrace.
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