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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…
Warming and weakness in a complex snowpack
By Avalanche Canada The weak snowpack throughout the B.C. interior remains a concern and warm temperatures arriving on Wednesday, January 25, are expected to further…
Exercise extreme caution in the backcountry
The B.C. government is urging people to be prepared and extremely cautious in the backcountry, with continued high and considerable avalanche risk forecast in many…
Snowpack is spooky for much of Western Canada
By Mike Conlan/Avalanche Canada This year’s snowpack is different from most previous years. Professionals with decades of experience suggest a snowpack this weak is only…
Avalanche warning for backcountry in B.C.’s Interior
Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada, has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning (SPAW) for recreational backcountry users in B.C. Interior. This special warning…
Considerable avalanche threat in South Purcells
Avalanche Canada reports avalanche danger ratings range between considerable and moderate at this time in the East Kootenay and adjacent regions. The Southern Purcell Mountains…
Learn about Metis culture March 16
The Rocky Mountain Metis Association (RMMA) is one of the 38 chartered communities with the Metis Nation of British Columbia. The RMMA covers Cranbrook, Kimberley…
Purcells included in Avalanche Warning
Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada, is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users across numerous forecast regions in British Columbia and…