Grizzly Bear Attack on School Group Leaves 11 Injured in British Columbia On November 20, a school group was attacked by a grizzly bear, leaving 11 of them injured and two in critical condition. The incident happened on a walking path in Bella Coola, British Columbia, 435 miles Northwest of Vancouver. According to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service, several people had to be transported to the local airport to be air-lifted to […] Hiking Brett Currie | December 8, 2025 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Expands Mountain Access Program With New Partner Native Youth Outdoors The Ikon Pass Mountain Access Program is entering its sixth year with a broader reach, adding a new nonprofit partner and opening applications for the 2025 season through the end of the month. The program, which aims to lower barriers to skiing and snowboarding, now supports both SheJumps and Native Youth Outdoors. Each organization will select 40 participants, who will […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | September 18, 2025 0 Comments
Winter Park Resort, CO, is Adding Arapaho Language to its Trail Signs This Season Winter Park Resort in Colorado has announced the unveiling of a new art installation, “There Is Snow On The Ground,” developed in collaboration with Native and Indigenous artists, skiers, riders, and outdoor stewards. This project, four years in the making, aims to raise awareness of Winter Park’s sense of place, its original Native and Indigenous heritage, and the vital importance […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | December 21, 2023 1 Comment
‘Colour the Slopes Summit’ for BIPOC Adventurers Coming to Revelstoke Colour the Trails, Tourism Revelstoke, and Revelstoke Mountain Resort have partnered up to host an exciting new outdoor summit. The goal: celebrate winter pursuits and bring together BIPOC adventurer seekers. The first annual Colour the Slopes Summit is a four-day event, taking place from December 8 through 11, 2022 in Revelstoke, BC. The summit will be held specifically for Black, […] Industry News Nick DeRiso | August 8, 2022 0 Comments
From Squaw Valley Crescent to Chamonix Crescent: The Renaming Controversy in Whistler, BC On July 6, the Whistler, BC, council is to deliberate on changing the name of Squaw Valley Crescent to Chamonix Crescent. Last year, residents of the street proposed three new names. Related: Squaw Valley, CA To Consider Changing Name Since “Squaw” Is a Racial Slur There were three names proposed to the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW). One of the […] Industry News Breya Bergom | July 6, 2021 1 Comment
It’s Official: Jumbo Valley, BC Will Stay Wild! After decades of fighting for the protection of the Jumbo Valley in British Columbia, the battle is finally over. Over the past 30 years, plans to develop a year-round ski resort, Jumbo Glacier Resort, have been threatening the sacred area of Qat’muk to the Ktunaxa Nation. Reaching the level of the Supreme Court, the decision has been finalized and the […] Industry News Emily Crofton | January 24, 2020 0 Comments
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