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5 Skiers Lucky to Survive After Triggering and Getting Buried in Avalanche in Whistler, BC, Backcountry

A report on Avalanche Canada describes how five backcountry skiers were lucky to survive an avalanche on Mount Pattison in the Whistler backcountry on Thursday, May 19. Related: Pro-Tip: How to Store Your Avalanche Gear Correctly Over Summer to Prevent Damage and Voiding Warranties The size-2 avalanche was triggered while the group was ascending the west face of Mount Pattison in the […]
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Whistler Blackcomb, BC, to Sell Chairs From Recently Retired Red Chair & Creekside Gondola

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Whistler Blackcomb/Vail Resorts have generously donated the recently retired chairs and gondola cabins to help raise funds for both the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation and the Epic Promise Foundation. Related: Vail Resorts Announces $320 Million ‘Epic Lift Upgrade’ With 19 New Chairlifts Across 14 Resorts For $500 per chair or $900 per gondola, you can own a piece of Whistler Blackcomb […]
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Plans Approved for $2.5-Billion Vision to Create One of British Columbia’s Largest Resorts

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A multi-billion-dollar vision to transform a small ski resort nestled in the mountains between Mission and Agassiz in the Fraser Valley into one of BC’s largest ski destinations just took a step closer to reality. “The plans present a compelling vision for a major expansion that will, over time, transform Hemlock Valley into a dynamic four-season resort community. – Official Community […]
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Whitewater Ski Resort, BC, Announces Brand New Chairlift | 160+ Acres Of New Terrain Will Be Opened

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Whitewater Ski Resort, BC, is pleased to announce a new quad chairlift that will run to the top of Silver King Ridge from the main base area. The new chairlift will be a brand-new, fixed-grip quad from Leitner Poma and is scheduled to be spinning for the 2023/2024 winter season. “We are incredibly excited to announce the new quad chairlift […]
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1 Killed and Multiple Burials After 3 Avalanches in British Columbia Backcountry

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On Saturday, February 5th, 2022, at approximately 1:20 pm Pemberton RCMP received multiple emergency rescue calls in a 10 minute period from the International Emergency Response Coordination Centre, In-Reach text messages, and calls from witnesses in the areas of Cassiope Peak area and Mount Cayley. Witnesses in the area stated that three separate avalanches: two on Cassiope Peak and one […]
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The Crescent at RED Mountain Resort, BC – The Future of Alpine Living

Brought to you by RED Mountain Resort RED Mountain Resort, the fiercely independent, highly unique ski resort located in Rossland, British Columbia, is in the early stages of reshaping the entire future of alpine living. Since gaining the industry’s attention at large with their ground-breaking business plan, which turned traditional ski area ownership models on their head, their unwavering commitment […]
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