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Snowy peaks means the return of avalanches
Parks Canada Mountain Safety department is reminding those who enjoy exploring the backcountry to be mindful of the return of avalanche season. “Snowy peaks serve…
Avalanche Warning covers region and western Alberta
Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada, Kananaskis Country, and the Province of B.C., has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users…
Avalanche conditions high across the region
Avalanche Canada this morning reports new snow over buried weak layers in the snowpack is causing dangerous avalanche conditions for much of the province today….
Stay avalanche aware if heading out
People venturing into British Columbia’s backcountry are encouraged to create a trip plan, be informed about avalanche and weather forecasts, and be prepared for the…
Avalanche warning covers entire region to May 1
Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada, Kananaskis Country, and the province of British Columbia, has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning (SPAW) for recreational backcountry…
Avalanche claims snowmobiler in Thunderwater Lake area
Avalanche Canada reports a snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche in the Forster Creek area northwest of Radium Hot Springs Saturday, April 15. “A party…
IH urges caution as avalanche danger remains elevated
Interior Health (IH) is urging people to be prepared and extremely cautious in the backcountry, with continued high and considerable avalanche danger forecasted in many…
Three confirmed dead in avalanche near Panorama
An avalanche that occurred at 12:40 p.m. March 1 west of Panorama Mountain Resort has claimed the lives of three German visitors, while seriously injuring…
Keeping it simple with a complicated snowpack
By Avalanche Canada We have a deep persistent slab avalanche problem in many interior regions, as well as areas of the northwest and parts of…