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[VIDEO] Skiing the Funnel of Death Couloir on Bow Peak, Banff National Park, AB

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SnowBrains | June 13, 2022
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NASA: Losing a Long-Watched Glacier

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Peyto Glacier in Banff National Park is among the most closely monitored glaciers in the world. In 1968, the United Nations selected Peyto as a reference glacier for the International Hydrological Decade research initiative. Ever since, teams of scientists have traveled to the Canadian Rockies regularly to conduct fieldwork and calculate changes in the mass of the glacier, providing the […]

SnowBrains | May 3, 2022
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Hunting Pow | This is Where You’ll Find The Best Skiing in North America Right Now

This article was written by Eric Lee O’Brien with Blackbird Mountain Guides on November 20, 2021 As the self-appointed Director of Snow Quality Assessment for Blackbird Mountain Guides, I ventured north to Canada searching for poutine, caesars, and pow. What did I find? All of the aforementioned Canadian specialties! Most importantly, I found what is very likely the best skiing […]

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Guest Author | November 22, 2021
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The 7 Oldest Operating Ski Lifts in North America

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The up is never as fun as the down. The chairlift is just a means to get that next face shot or to continue the hunt for the perfect turn. No one ever talks about how insane the tram is as they’re about to crap themselves when they realize how psycho Corbet’s Couloir truly is. No. The magic of floating up […]

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Joseph Puetz | September 9, 2021
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VIDEO: History Made in Banff – First Ski Descent on the East Face of Cascade

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SnowBrains | May 12, 2021
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Mt. Norquay Banff, AB Just Finished Their Longest Season Ever

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The COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t keep Mt. Norquay Banff, AB, down. They closed for the season yesterday, bringing an end to their longest season ever. “Our longest season ever has officially come to an end! Thank you so much to our guests & staff who made this winter possible and kept us safe!” The Alberta resort opened on October 24th 2020, […]

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SnowBrains | May 3, 2021
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What are the 9 Prettiest Ski Areas in North America?

North America is full of stunning mountain ranges from the Appalachians to the Chugach Range in Alaska. Each range is unique with distinguishing characteristics that make them all beautiful in their own way. There are countless ski areas with gorgeous views and we all have our own opinions about which is the prettiest. Many more resorts could arguably make the list. […]

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Dominic Gawel | March 17, 2021
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Man Saves Elk from Avalanche Near British Columbia Town

Finally, some uplifting avalanche news!  On February 3rd, Jesse Dahlberg, a 32-year-old man from Golden, B.C., was safely watching crews perform avalanche control on Mount Dennis, B.C., for a railroad and highway below. While watching, Dahlberg spotted an elk in a likely slide path about five minutes before the avalanche. Mount Dennis is 8,363-feet next to Field, B.C., a small […]

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Dominic Gawel | February 10, 2021
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