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VIDEO: Kootenay Pass, B.C. Heli Control Avalanche

The power of an avalanche cannot be denied. Seeing a monster avalanche from start to finish from an aerial perspective should give us all a bit more respect for mountains. Stay safe out there this spring. Avalanche season is NOT over. G3 athlete Orry Grant doubles as an avalanche control professional for BC Highways. He kindly submitted this educational video he received […]

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SnowBrains | April 27, 2014
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Snowmowbiler Killed in Kootenay, B.C. Avalanche

On Tuesday March 11, a snowmobiler was killed while riding in the Gray Creek Pass area of the Kootenays. Neither snowmobilers were equipped with any avalanche gear, making partner rescue a shot in the dark.The other party member, the victim’s 53 year old father in law was able to escape the slide. The man called Search and Rescue around 2:30pm. Both Nelson and Kimberly Search and […]

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SnowBrains | March 13, 2014
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