Tag: Hazard
January 4th, 2019 | Mountain Sledder
Storm Cycle Creates High Avalanche Hazard Across BC and AB
A large storm cycle that has swept across province, creating high avalanche hazard conditions throughout British Columbia and Alberta late this week.
November 16th, 2018 | Marty Anderson
Do Be That Guy – Voice Your Concerns in Avalanche Terrain
It finally happened. I had to be “That Guy”. I had to voice my concerns in avalanche terrain and just say no. In my particular experience on this day, our group leader…
March 29th, 2018 | GADSAR
Hidden Danger: the Hazards of Snowmobiling on a Glacier or Icefield
Sledders are now pushing deeper into the mountains than ever before, and in doing so, gaining access to the remote and breathtaking glaciers and icecaps of BC. Accidents can be avoided when…
March 22nd, 2017 | Patrick Winlsow
A Positive Sign: Good Terrain Choice on a Deep and Touchy Weekend
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…