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Safety Talk
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2019-12-26Things are more than a little sketchy in BC right now. Ensure you read your local avy forecast as well as any special bulletins for your area. Of...replies0views1421
2019-12-26
2019-12-18The classic weak layers are arriving just in time for the holidays in most intermountain west locations; unfortunately there have already been two...replies0views1434
2019-12-18
2019-12-13The snow continues to pile up this last week and conditions improve every day. Avalanche Canada is calling the hazard moderate in the...replies0views1631
2019-12-13
2019-12-07Over the past week, another 38cm of snow fell in the alpine and it dramatically improved the ski quality around Whitewater Ski...replies0views1063
2019-12-07
2019-11-29Over the last week, we received some new snow followed up by gail force winds which raged up to 90km/hr in the alpine. This affected the snow...replies0views1382
2019-11-29
2019-11-29Avalanche safety is a huge topic. Risk management, heuristics, situational awareness, group dynamics - the list of engaging and complex...replies0views1181
2019-11-29
2019-11-23Our first 2019/2020 Avalanche Conditions Report in conjunction with Whitewater Ski Resort is live, check out the video and read more...replies0views1394
2019-11-23
2019-10-27If you've been thinking about taking an avalanche safety class, now is the time to put it on the schedule. With backcountry recreation...replies0views1313
2019-10-27
2019-10-25Avalanche preparedness is something that everyone who backcountry skis should be considering this time of year. This includes checking that...replies0views1555
2019-10-25
2019-04-13Great piece by G3 ambassador Rueben Krabbe about the myth of the ’alpine fish’ (committing or desirable objectives) and how they get...replies0views1944
2019-04-13
2019-03-21Though I'm still banking on a couple more big March/April dumps, it seems like spring has sprung and people may be headed out onto glaciated...replies0views1577
2019-03-21
2019-03-19Widespread warning applies to all avalanche forecast regions in western Canada March 18, 2019, Revelstoke, BC: Avalanche Canada, in partnership...replies0views1351
2019-03-19
2019-03-08Our luck may finally be changing, this cold and windy weather pattern may be moving out and spring may actually be moving in. More snow in the...replies0views1433
2019-03-08
2019-03-01It is a complex and tricky snowpack out there right now that is starting to wake up. 15-20cm of new snow fell over the weekend followed by...replies0views1460
2019-03-01
2019-02-23The latest Avalanche Conditions Report explains how this complex snowpack formed and what to watch out for. Thanks to Jay from the...replies0views1415
2019-02-23
2019-02-16How quickly things can change. We went from deep pow to wind scoured and dense slab instability in a matter of hours. Two surface hoar...replies0views1247
2019-02-16
2019-02-08Cold temps have been the story of the past week. This last weekend we had storm totals of 30+cm followed by significant wind and cold temps. This...replies0views1350
2019-02-08
2019-01-27Pole straps can be killers and there is no real reason for them to be part of a ski pole. There, I said it. I know many of you will disagree and...replies0views6179
2019-01-27
2019-01-25Though its been 3 weeks, this accident report is worth reading. This incident occurred during an AIARE Level II course and highlights just how...replies0views1671
2019-01-25
2019-01-17Ymir Lodge! Here's the chance to make a quantum leap in your avalanche decision-making and skill---a six-day backcountry binge at Ymir Lodge,...replies0views1300
2019-01-17
2019-01-06This weeks Avalanche Conditions Report is here and while things may look 'good to go'....recent storm snow and moderate winds have...replies1views1788
2019-01-30
2018-12-28Recent storm snow totals from last week of up to 70cm of snow have set up some great skiing but there are still a few layers of concern in...replies0views1662
2018-12-28
2018-12-14Dec 13, 2018, Revelstoke, BC: Avalanche Canada is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users, in effect...replies0views1536
2018-12-14
2018-12-09While we're all waiting for the next pow cycle to hit how about spending some time getting that rusty avalanche safety knowledge up to speed?...replies0views1255
2018-12-09
2018-12-07Know before you go out there this weekend with sunny skies and good skiing to be found at higher elevations and in protected areas its...replies0views1557
2018-12-07