The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) is reporting that an “extremely large avalanche” has come down in the Fernie area. “No details yet but preliminary information…
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Avalanche death prompts safety reminder
One person was killed in an avalanche while snowmobiling near Valemount on Saturday, Jan. 18, prompting the Canadian Avalanche Centre and BC Coroners Service to issue…
Avalanche warning for most B.C. avalanche regions
Recreational backcountry users urged to exercise extra caution this weekend The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) has issued a special public avalanche warning for most regions…
Be prepared and exercise caution when in the backcountry
Due to a number of recent events including the death of two outdoor enthusiasts, the RCMP are asking skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers and anyone else enjoying…
Elk Valley SAR ops receive funding
$500K supports public safety in the backcountry Heading into the holiday season, the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) and BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) have…
Winter safety in the backcountry
A group of agencies with a mandate for public safety are joining together to provide information to help British Columbians stay safe in the backcountry…
Avalanche awareness is more important than ever
There’s plenty of snow in B.C.’s backcountry and outdoor enthusiasts are being reminded about the importance of staying safe. Here are some valuable avalanche awareness…
Avalanche fatality identified
Avalanche risk remains high The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of the snowmobile operator who died in an avalanche southeast of Sparwood on…
One killed in avalanche; two slides injure five
Avalanche warning remains A snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche yesterday near Sparwood. Three others were taken to hospital with minor injuries in the same…
Severe risk of avalanches: CAC
The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) has issued a severe avalanche warning for most of B.C.’s backcountry. The warning covers the Rockies and Purcell Mountains. The…