Curtis's Articles
December 21st, 2022 | Curtis Pawliuk
Avalanche Transceiver Interference From Electronic Devices – What To Do
There have been so many posts on social media lately about avalanche transceiver interference from electronic devices. This is good discussion because it is a real problem, and many people still seem…
January 20th, 2019 | Curtis Pawliuk
Update: Allan Creek Shelter at Valemount Riding Zone Nearly Completed
A new warming shelter in the Allan Creek riding area near Valemount will be dedicated to pioneer and local legend, Tony Parisi, who passed away last year.
January 18th, 2019 | Curtis Pawliuk
Allan Creek, Valemount BC
The south-facing side of the Premiers holds many jewels and secret stashes, but is also the access point to several massive riding zones in the far reaches of Allan Creek. Riders who…
November 6th, 2018 | Curtis Pawliuk
What Should Come First? Avalanche Airbag or Education?
I absolutely the love the idea of avalanche airbags. They are an amazing safety tool that has been shown to save lives by reducing the chance of a full burial in an…
February 7th, 2018 | Curtis Pawliuk
Complex Snowpack and the Potential for Remotely-Triggered Avalanches
The current complex snowpack in Interior BC is beginning to show its very ugly teeth, with the potential for large, remotely-triggered avalanches.
December 23rd, 2017 | Curtis Pawliuk
Mountain Information Network – Your One Stop Shop for Conditions Information
The Mountain Information Network (MIN) is THE source for real-time, location-specific information on riding conditions…or it could be. Here’s the caveat.
October 23rd, 2017 | Curtis Pawliuk
Early-Season Weather Lays the Foundation for Winter Snowpack Stability
Right from the first initial snowflake that sticks to the ground, we should be paying attention. While early-season snowfalls get our blood pumping for the first rip, we can do ourselves a…
February 24th, 2017 | Curtis Pawliuk
The Human Factors and Avalanche Avoidance
As a mountain sledder who loves riding and is also fiercely dedicated to avalanche education, I am absolutely intrigued as to why mountain sledders make the decisions they do, and what we…
January 11th, 2017 | Curtis Pawliuk
The Effects of Compaction on Avalanche Terrain
Boulder Mountain, Quartz Creek, Eagle Pass and Clemina are all names of popular riding areas that are likely known throughout the majority of the snowmobile community. We call these “managed” areas,…
December 21st, 2016 | Curtis Pawliuk
Sure, you are transmitting—but what else is?
Transceiver Interference In the world of avalanches, something good can also potentially be something bad. For example, we talk about trees and rocks acting as anchors stabilizing a snowpack, but in some…