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GSAR callouts have surged during the pandemic
British Columbia’s ground search and rescue (GSAR) groups have just wrapped up the busiest year in B.C. GSAR history. As COVID-19 restrictions pushed people to…
MLA calls for guaranteed annual funding for Av Can
Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Doug Clovechok says it is time for B.C to step up and support Avalanche Canada (Av Can) with sustainable and reliable funding….
Warmth prompts widespread avalanche warning
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…
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,…
Considerable avalanche risk in Purcells
Avalanche Canada is reporting considerable avalanche danger ratings for the alpine, treeline and below treeline for the Purcell Mountains. All three zones were inundated by…
Avalanche Warning issued covers entire region
Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada and Alberta’s Kananaskis Country, has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational users of backcountry and front…
Avalanche Canada thanks Teck for decade of support
South Rockies field team member Lisa Larson engages with two snowbikers in the field. This outreach is an important part of the team’s work. Photo…
Avy Savvy launched as tutorial for backcountry beginners
Avalanche Canada is proud to introduce a new addition to its online education roster. Avy Savvy is aimed at new users of the winter backcountry and provides…
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…