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Banff Sunshine Ski Resort, AB, Closed Yesterday and Today Due to ‘Extreme Avalanche Hazard’

Banff Sunshine Village ski resort closed yesterday and will remain closed today…

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Backcountry Popularity Increases Avalanche Danger

Interest in backcountry skiing and riding has grown exponentially since March 2020,…

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Avalanche Canada Issues ‘Extreme’ Ratings and Recommends Avoiding All Avalanche Terrain

Avalanche Canada is advising backcountry enthusiasts avoid avalanche terrain as avalanche rating…

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1 Killed and 2 Buried by Avalanche in British Columbia | First Avalanche Fatality of Winter 21/22

A group of snowmobilers triggered and were swept away by an avalanche…

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[VIDEO] Biggest Avalanche Ever Seen in Nepal Barrels Down on Village Leaving Residents Running for Their Lives

Due to continuous hot sunny days, snow up high melted rapidly triggering…

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3 Human-Triggered Avalanches Reported in Colorado Last Week | 49 Avalanches in Total Reported in Colorado This Season

Three avalanches were triggered by skiers/riders in Colorado last week, according to…

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) Issuing Zone Avalanche Forecasts Starting Today

    Starting today the CAIC is issuing zone avalanche forecasts for…

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Avalanche Safety – Digging a Snow Pit | The 5 Ws of Snowpack Test Decision Making

“Take a deck of cards – half are black, half are red;…

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