Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada and Alberta’s Kananaskis Country, is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users across a widespread…
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Avalanche warning covers East Kootenay Rockies
Map courtesy Avalanche Canada Avalanche Canada has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users in the South Rockies, the Lizard & Flathead,…
Avalanche risk considerable in region
Avalanche Canada is reporting considerable avalanche risk in the alpine in the East Kootenay. In the Lizard-Flathead, South Rockies and the Parks Canada ranges, Avalanche…
Late winter fury creating avalanche concerns
Old Man Winter’s petulant frenzy in the Elk Valley high country last weekend has prompted Avalanche Canada to warn about a possible “turbo charged loose…
Avalanche warning for Interior mountain ranges
Avalanche Canada has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users, in effect immediately until the end of day Sunday, February 10. The warning…
Extreme avalanche conditions for mountain national parks
Heavy snowfall in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks yesterday combined with warm temperatures and moderate to strong winds have elevated the avalanche hazard. Parks…
Significant snowfall followed by cold forecasted
Avalanche Canada warns of considerable avalanche risk in the high country Environment Canada has issued a ‘special weather statement’ in effect for the East Kootenay…
High avalanche risk for most of region
Most of the East Kootenay is now under a high avalanche risk, according to Avalanche Canada this morning (Feb. 2). There is a high avalanche…
Avalanche warning for local ranges
Recreational backcountry travellers urged to avoid avalanche terrain Avalanche Canada and Parks Canada are issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users, in…
Avalanche buried skier rescued by partner
An incident near Panorama Mountain Resort Sunday showcases why one should never ski alone in the backcountry. On December 31, at about 2:30 p.m., Columbia…