British Columbia, Canada Hut Trip Report – Day 1: Helicopters & Powder on Day #1 of Our BC Hut Trip Report from December 23, 2022 We woke up in Golden, BC at 6am yesterday. Hustle to organize gear, pack the car, sign waivers, and rip up Canada’s Highway 1 in treacherous conditions. At the heli-pad, we waited. The temperature had risen significantly from the previous day to -10ºF. We set up our gear for the helicopter then swarmed the wood […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 24, 2022 0 Comments
Glacial Recession and Climate Change Lead to Removal of 100-Year-Old Abbot Pass Cabin Near Lake Louise, AB Slope instability requires dismantling of historic stone alpine shelter overlooking Lake O’Hara Parks Canada is the steward of 174 national historic sites, preserving these nationally significant examples of cultural heritage for the benefit of all Canadians and sharing the history of Canada and the stories of these places with visitors from across the country and around the world. Related: European […] SnowBrains | February 28, 2022 0 Comments
6 of Colorado’s Best Backcountry Huts for the Advanced Adventurer The Colorado Rockies are home to a variety of backcountry huts that access some of the state’s most pristine terrain. The 10th Mountain Division Hut Association is a non-profit organization that maintains and operates a system of 34 backcountry huts connected by 350 miles of trails and suggested routes and runs between Aspen, Vail, and Leadville. The system consists of […] Jenah MacGrain | August 8, 2018 1 Comment
Andrew Whiteford’s Best Day in 2013 | Adamant Range, B.C. words and video by Andrew Whiteford Picking a single day that stood above the others during an awesome season was a difficult but pleasant task given by Powder Magazine. After some internal debate, I went with a day of ski touring with close friends in the Adamant Range in interior BC. The confluence of several factors makes March 7, 2013 […] SnowBrains | August 22, 2013 2 Comments
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