Tag: Avalanche Canada
April 27th, 2023 | Mountain Sledder
Special Public Avalanche Warning Issued for Western Canada
Avalanche Canada has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning (SPAW) for the vast majority of mountainous regions in Western Canada this weekend, due to a dramatic warming trend in the forecast.
December 27th, 2022 | Martina Halik
In the Trenches With AvCan’s North Rockies Field Team
Throughout the day, we take note of weather factors, such as how strong the winds are, or how much it’s snowing. We’ll often perform snowpack tests to get a better sense of…
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…
October 24th, 2022 | Mountain Sledder
How to Read the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES)
The Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) is a system of rating backcountry terrain by its potential to produce avalanches. It will help you know if the terrain in the area you’re planning…
October 14th, 2022 | Mountain Sledder
Here’s what Avalanche Canada’s New Forecasting System Will Look Like
There's a new Avalanche Canada forecasting system which allow the organization to provide more accurate, localized forecasts to the public.
November 18th, 2021 | Mountain Sledder
Avalanche Canada Awards 2022 Polaris PRO RMK ‘Braap It UP!’ Fundraiser Grand Prize
Avalanche Canada has handed over the keys to the winner of its snowmobile 'Braap It UP!' fundraiser grand prize, a 2022 Polaris PRO RMK.
October 1st, 2021 | Mountain Sledder
Avalanche Canada Expands Service, Including Forecasts for Vancouver Island
Avalanche Canada has announced a service expansion including regular forecasts for Vancouver Island and more frequent forecasts elsewhere.
February 1st, 2021 | Marty Anderson
Every Mountain Snowmobiling Budget Should Prioritize These Crucial Items
This winter, with more riders than ever pulling on a helmet and heading into the backcountry, it’s worth pointing out some crucial mountain snowmobiling budget items that should be mandatory, but unfortunately…
January 1st, 2021 | Dave Norona
5 Things You Need To Know for Riding the Coast Zones, British Columbia
December 10th, 2020 | Mountain Sledder
Avalanche Canada Launches Avy Savvy, an Online Tutorial for Backcountry Beginners
Avalanche Canada has announced a new online tutorial called Avy Savvy, which is aimed at new users of the winter backcountry.