Avalanche Canada has launched a comprehensive online database documenting every known avalanche fatality in Canada since 1782. The new Fatal Avalanche Incidents database provides unprecedented…
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EVR gifts $500k to Avalanche Canada
Elk Valley Resources (EVR) and Avalanche Canada have announced a $500,000 donation by EVR to support Avalanche Canada’s operations, including the South Rockies field team….
Avalanche Canada gets $10 million from province
Avalanche Canada is receiving a $10-million contribution from the B.C. government to support its vital work in developing and delivering avalanche safety and awareness for…
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 Canada shuttering forecasting for the season
COVID-19 pandemic prompts early end to Avalanche Warning Service Avalanche Canada will issue its final forecast for the season on March 28, which is about…
MP Stetski celebrates Avalanche Canada funding
MP Wayne Stetski Kootenay—Columbia MP Wayne Stetski is pleased to celebrate a one-time endowment of $25 million in federal funding to Avalanche Canada, funding initially…
Avalanche Canada gets $25 million boost
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau has delivered some good news to winter backcountry recreationists. His fall economic statement, presented in Ottawa on Wednesday, Nov. 21,…
Avalanche safety message for Alberta snowmobilers
Spring may be around the corner but avalanche season is far from over. March is the deadliest month for avalanche fatalities and Avalanche Canada is…
$450,000 to Avalanche Canada from Trust
Winter backcountry users in Canada often rely on Avalanche Canada to help keep safe. To support the important work it does—including notifying backcountry users of…