Conditions – Page 6

Kicking Horse Conditions Report: March 3rd, 2015

March 4, 2015

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The first part of my conditions report is this: most of my friends in Golden have kids. Luckily, I was able to find a fellow childless amigo who was keen on hitting the slopes with me. Childless though he ma...

Firm is Fun – with Martin Lentz at Whistler Blackcomb

Mikeynix

March 4, 2015

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Shitty skiing is something that needs to be embraced every now and again, especially this season. Because when the conditions aren't changing, the only thing that you can change is your attitude. Whistler Bl...

Skier Accidental POV – Banff Backcountry: Feb.15

Mikeynix

February 17, 2015

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According to the Banff, Kootenay, Yoho avalanche forecast, "the base of the snowpack remains weak due to the presence of basal depth hoar and facets. Avalanches have been occurring on this layer daily: either f...

Special Public Avalanche Warning Extended until Feb. 17th

Parks Canada Visitor Safety

February 15, 2015

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Although temperatures have started to cool, avalanche conditions are proving slow to improve in the Rockies, especially at higher elevations. Parks Canada and Alberta Parks have decided to extend the Special Pu...

34 Year-Old Canmore Man Killed in Black Prince Avalanche

Mikeynix

February 15, 2015

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Details are sparse right now, but it sounds as if a fairly experienced backcountry user was killed in an avalanche the Black Prince area on Saturday, February 14th. According to Kananaskis Country Public Saf...

Special Public Avalanche Warning for Southern Interior Ranges of BC

Avalanche Canada

February 13, 2015

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February 13, 2015, Revelstoke, BC: Avalanche Canada is issuing a special public avalanche warning this weekend for the backcountry in the South Columbia, Purcells, Kootenay-Boundary, South Rockies and Lizard Ra...

Lake Louise – Valentines Day Update – Dave Petch

Ski Louise

February 13, 2015

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Come meet the Faces of the Lake! Join Dave Petch this week from the Avy Team as he gives you the insight into the recent happenings at Lake Louise, plus see what's in store for this weekend!...

Screw Japan, Saddle up for Vermont

Mikeynix

February 11, 2015

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This is local Vermont skier Mike Hayes's footage from the first week of February, 2015. MotherNature seems a little confused right now. But it's nice to know that somebody somewhere is getting it good... Gid...

Avalanche Control – Mt. Hector, Dennis, Stephen and Burgess

Parks Canada Visitor Safety

February 9, 2015

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Avalanche control is planned for Mt. Hector (BNP) and Mt. Stephen, Dennis and Burgess in Yoho on February 10th. Please no outdoor activities of any kind in these areas tomorrow. Thanks for your co-operation....

Making Pineapple Lemonade

Brad Dean

February 8, 2015

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Having some fun in February in the coast mountains with some fun minded individuals. Being excited for over 10 cms is kinda weird !...