Tag: Avalanche 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.

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…

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…

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…

There's a new Avalanche Canada forecasting system which allow the organization to provide more accurate, localized forecasts to the public.

Avalanche Canada has handed over the keys to the winner of its snowmobile 'Braap It UP!' fundraiser grand prize, a 2022 Polaris PRO RMK.

Avalanche Canada has announced a service expansion including regular forecasts for Vancouver Island and more frequent forecasts elsewhere.

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…

Avalanche Canada has announced a new online tutorial called Avy Savvy, which is aimed at new users of the winter backcountry.