Letter to the Editor After careful deliberation, the International Snow Science Workshop (ISSW) 2020 organization has made the incredibly difficult decision to cancel the ISSW…
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Passionate mentor’s guidance lowers risk for skiers
College of the Rockies People: Their Courage, Curiosity, and Contributions College of the Rockies Mountain Adventure Skills Training (MAST) coordinator Brian Bell has found solace in wild…
Student research helps improve tree well safety
College of the Rockies Mountain Adventure Skills Training (MAST) program and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures (CMH) have released the results of a research project…
Id, assess, take action to lower risk of avalanche injuries
WorkSafeBC is reminding employers specifically in primary-resource industries that they are required to identify, assess and mitigate avalanche risk. WorkSafeBC’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requires…
Backcountry workers be aware: WorkSafeBC
Snowpack conditions create potential for increased risk of avalanches Workers whose jobs take them into British Columbia’s backcountry are at potential risk of serious injury…
Remembering Art Twomey: a wilderness pioneer
By John Bergenske Art Twomey died in a helicopter crash in his beloved Purcell Mountains 20 years ago this January. He first arrived in the Purcells…
Corrosive and intolerant negativity on display
Letter to the Editor Apparently, the result of the recent federal election in Kootenay-Columbia has displeased Igor Gallyamov. His letter, published recently both online and…
Vague permits enabled construction in avalanche path
By Chris Conway Documents obtained through Freedom of Information (FOIPPA) establish that vague location details in Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality (JGMRM) building permits enabled…
Omitted CAA guideline pivotal and critical
The Purcell Pundit By Chris Conway A glaring omission in the Jumbo Glacier Resort (GRL) avalanche report could be the final nail in proposed resort’s…
Assessment shows building in avalanche path
By Chris Conway An expert risk assessment has determined that building foundations at Jumbo Glacier Resort are located within an avalanche path capable of producing…