Tag: Avalanche Canada

It was shaping up to be a beautiful day. That's why it sucked when we made the decision to pull the pin and turn around. But it wasn't just our gut instinct telling…

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.

Avalanche Canada is heading to north-central Alberta to deliver the Backcountry Avalanche Workshops (BAW) in five communities this November. The BAW is an excellent early-season tune-up on avalanche safety to get you…

The problem is that those first ride reports don't usually show all the hazards and crappy parts that had to be endured to get that one sweet—but gingerly executed—pow turn.

If you didn't get a chance to check out the 2017 Alberta Snowmobile and Powersports Show, don't worry! We've got you covered with our photo recap of everything that went down there…

Due to an overwhelming number of close calls involving snowmobilers last season, Avalanche Canada presentations at snowmobile shows this fall will focus on the lessons learned from sledders who are fortunate to be…

There were several years when it cost more than I earned to do this job, but I never lost sight of the dream." – Will Chitty

They say that hindsight is 20/20. Looking back on the significant avalanche events that occurred just a few ridges to the south—as well as in the nearby Rockies—it's clear that the snowpack…

If you ride in the mountains—or plan to—but haven't taken an avalanche course, don't be ashamed. It's not too late for you. Avalanche Canada can help you do the right thing for…

If you ride in the mountains without training and gear, then you are not a mountain sledder. I don't care what kind of hot-rod sled you own. Don't call yourself that. Being…