<br>So here is a statement for you...Manufacturers have molded skiing into what it is. I can hear the disenfranchised out there squawking about how gear companies would be nothing without the skiers. That too is true, however, in...

The winter of 2002-2003 was an alarming avalanche wake-up call for the entire nation of Canada. Several high profile avalanche accidents, involving both avalanche professionals and recreationists, killed too many people, made headlines...

Most accidents in the backcountry are caused by several compounding human factors that many bc users are unaware of. Human Factors are overlooked way too often. There are many things that go into your decision of where to travel and where...

There are a few things to learn and know before heading into your local sidecountry or backcountry. Here's how to get the knowledge.Before you even think about heading for uncontrolled slopes you need to do a few things. Learn the basics...

Avalanche Awareness Days at Big White was a great success. Guest speakers were in abundance from the Canadian Avalanche Centre, Adventure Smart, and the Canadian Avalanche Foundation. The public was treated to beacon and snow pit...

It had been a poor early season, but winter finally showed up on the first week of January. At long last, my stokeometer started to rev up and redline, so I made plans to meet up with the Biglines crew in the western Purcell region of the...

First off, let me begin by saying that I did not want to write this article. Unfortunately, I have been put in an unnecessary position to defend my name. I was caught in an avalanche on December 28th and shortly thereafter was approached...

SANTA CRUZ (Jan. 16, 2006)–With deep roots in skateboarding, snowboarding and punk rock, Sessions has always led the way. The California-based brand has been an early adopter of everything from Gore-Tex® fabric and freeskiing culture to the...

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada (January 6, 2006) ­ Backcountry Access, Inc., manufacturers of the Tracker DTS avalanche transceiver, is hosting the BCA Blackcomb Beacon Bowl at Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort on Saturday, January 14....

Calgary, Alberta – January 6, 2006 – Activities and demonstrations promoting avalanche awareness and safety will be taking place at Fernie Alpine Resort the weekend of January 13th – 15th. Avalanche Awareness Days take place every year in...