The Zincton Farm corrected
David Harley is the proponent for the proposed Zincton Resort and he responded to the above Zincton Farm postcard creation.
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Tag: powder skiing
Guided Wapta Traverse Trips in 2023
Kootenay Backcountry Guides have announced their dates for the Wapta Traverse for 2023. The Wapta Traverse is a ski traverse that travels along the continental divide, otherwise known as the B.C. Alberta border. Several huts along the traverse and variations of the traverse are possible. The trip starts along the Icefields Parkway and ends at …
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Breathing Assistance in Deadly Avalanches
Safeback is the name of a newly developed breathing system. This Norwegian invention can extend the life of a person buried in an avalanche.
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Five skiers caught in Whistler backcountry avalanche
A group of five ski tourers who were heading out to complete Whistler's Spearhead Traverse accidentally triggered a size 2 slab avalanche while ascending the west face of Mount Pattison around 19:00 Thursday evening.
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Avalanche Canada’s Spring Conditions Guide
As we transition into spring, Avalanche Canada’s danger ratings have been replaced with this “spring conditions” icon: This icon means avalanche danger may be variable and can easily range from Low to High throughout the day. In general, reduce your exposure to avalanche terrain during periods of solar radiation, daytime warming, or rain. Even though …
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Avalanche Canada A spotty but consequential problem
The forecasters are tracking a buried weak layer that has the potential to catch riders by surprise in some of their forecasting regions.
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Whitewater to add new chairlift
Whitewater Ski Resort has announced that it will build a new chairlift to the top of Silver King Ridge.
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ACC Powder Programs
Winter's still here, and so is the powder - let the Alpine Club of Canada help you find some!
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Kimberly’s North Star Burning
Here's to hoping that those responsible for North Star Burning have a long term experience behind bars that don't swing on a cable!
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Fortress Resort on track for 2023 Opening
Fortress Resort is reporting that they are on track to open December 2023.
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Whistler SAR Rescues Skiers
Whistler Search and Rescue (SAR) rescued a group of skiers who were in a size 2.5 avalanche on Rainbow Mountain this week. According to a release from Whistler Search and Rescue, crews were called to the area at about 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 1 in response to reports of injured ski-tourers in need of medical …
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The Sacred Grounds: Part One | Formation
Pursuing their dreams and putting professional skills and teamwork to the test, Kye Petersen, Callum Pettit and Matty Richard seek to turn time back and pioneer unexplored corners of the deep wilderness on skis in search.
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Zincton Project Clears Major Regulatory Milestone
Mustang Powder Sold to Aspen-based Heli
RED Mountain Names New President, Reaffirms Commitment to Independent Spirit
Wildfire Fallout Felt as Marmot Basin Sees Drop in Visits
