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Safety Talk
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2024-02-04Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore mountain...replies0views486
2024-02-04
2024-01-30Here are a few important items that everyone should consider keeping in their car during the winter months when snow, ice, and inclement weather...replies0views579
2024-01-30
2024-01-27Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore mountain...replies0views445
2024-01-27
2024-01-27Avalanche Canada is looking to skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers for help with reporting snow conditions across the country. For those not...replies0views473
2024-01-27
2024-01-25Welcome to Episode 5 of the 23/24 Avalanche Conditions Report with Jason Wishlow, brought to you by Whitewater Ski Resort, Backcountry Skiing...replies0views479
2024-01-25
2024-01-21Backcountry Skiing Canada is pleased to continue our partnership with North Shore SAR and Andre-Jean to update you on the North Shore mountain...replies0views452
2024-01-21
2024-01-20When discussing the dangers of backcountry riding, avalanches are one of the first things that come to mind. However, there is another danger when...replies0views562
2024-01-20
2024-01-14Backcountry Skiing Canada and North Shore Search and Rescue have teamed up to bring you Andre-Jean's weekly avalanche report from the Sea...replies0views549
2024-01-14
2024-01-11Finally the return (or start!) of winter! Over the past 5 days we have seen 70cm of snow fall which has also increased the avalanche hazard...replies0views483
2024-01-11
2024-01-03Do you ever have a question about avalanches but aren't sure where to find the answer? Maybe you've taken an AST 1 (Canada) or...replies0views497
2024-01-03
2023-12-28The latest Avalanche Conditions Report presented by Whitewater Ski Resort, Backcountry Skiing Canada and State of the Snowpack is now live so...replies0views503
2023-12-28
2023-12-21Welcome to Episode 2 of the 23/24 Avalanche Conditions Report with Jason Wishlow, brought to you by Whitewater Ski Resort, Backcountry Skiing...replies0views489
2023-12-21
2023-12-09As we all get antsy waiting for the snow ( which seems to be on it's way!) we can practice our transceiver and rescue skills, hone our group...replies0views569
2023-12-09
2023-12-06The latest Avalanche Conditions Report for Whitewater Ski Resort is not painting a very pretty picture with a Pineapple Express/Atmospheric River...replies0views535
2023-12-06
2023-11-23Tomorrow is a big day for Avalanche Canada. Friday, Nov 24 is the start of the forecasting season for 23/24. This will kick off...replies0views543
2023-11-23
2023-11-16As we roll into winter, what better topic to explore than transceiver interference? This is a topic that every backcountry user should have...replies0views640
2023-11-16
2023-11-09Are you getting stoked for winter but not enough snow on the ground yet? Well, this is a great time to check out Avalanche Canada's...replies0views595
2023-11-09
2023-11-01Safe travel in winter mountain environments demands sustained, focused attention. Unfortunately for backcountry skiers, human attention is a...replies0views1012
2023-11-01
2023-10-30These terms are so similar it’s easy to get confused so we wanted to set things straight. With the following definitions of various...replies0views877
2023-10-30
2023-10-12I often refer to surface hoar as the enemy of backcountry skiers. Most avalanche deaths in the Columbia Mountains are caused by surface hoar....replies0views1003
2023-10-12
2023-10-06Those who know snowpack science's secrets can better understand snow layering, its formation, and how it influences avalanches. Very few...replies0views847
2023-10-06
2023-09-29In the realm of avalanche safety, an avalanche transceiver isn't just a tool; it's your last resort when disaster strikes. This post...replies0views735
2023-09-29
2023-09-22Hey there, fellow thrill-seekers and powder hunters! As we strap on our skis and embark on another winter, let's talk about a terrain that...replies0views772
2023-09-22
2023-09-15Over my 20+ years in the avalanche prediction business, no specific problem has given me more challenges than buried facet crust combinations. The...replies0views813
2023-09-15
2023-09-13Hey there, I’m Judson Wright, an ACMG Ski Guide, Hiking Guide, and the founder of Kootenay Backcountry Guides (KBG). I’ve been...replies0views741
2023-09-13