Kicking Horse, BC, Conditions Report: Redemption on the Ridges Report from February 4-5, 2024 Kicking Horse, British Columbia, seems like the crown gem of the Kootenay Valley. Despite warming that dramatically reduced the snowpack, a few centimeters of dust each day provided us with enough soft snow to explore its famed ridges and understand why the resort is legendary. The entire mountain’s base was hard, but from the top […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 6, 2024 0 Comments
March Madness at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC March Madness has arrived at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, which means the snowpack is at its peak, the days are longer, and the lifts are open later. From first chair to last call, there’s no shortage of events to keep skiers and riders busy on and off the hill. This month is lined up to be legendary, with big snow, big […] Featured Article Nick DeRiso | March 21, 2023 0 Comments
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 […] Avalanche SnowBrains | April 27, 2014 0 Comments
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 […] Avalanche SnowBrains | March 13, 2014 0 Comments
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