2 Snow Bikers Killed in Avalanche Just North of Whistler, BC Two snow bikers have been found dead following an avalanche in Pemberton, BC, about 40-miles north of Whistler. According to a press release, the Pemberton RCMP were notified at 5:22 pm of two missing snow bikers in the area of Goat Creek, Pemberton, BC. Police learned that backcountry guides in the area had reported a fresh ‘crown’ along Goat Peak’s side, […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 30, 2020 1 Comment
VIDEO: Pro Skier Nick McNutt Buried by Avalanche, Transceiver Malfunctions | Horrifying Story of his Rescue by Touring Partners View this post on Instagram For those who have yet to hear the story behind our rescue of @nickmcnutt last season. This is the super quick version, for a more in depth version go to @christinalusti Insta. Leading up to the accident: This was one of those days we dream about, bluebird sky’s, light wind and a stable snowpack. We […] Avalanche SnowBrains | October 14, 2020 0 Comments
For the Best Food in Whistler, You Have To Go To Pemberton With Whistler’s closing day on April 23rd and Blackcomb’s not until May 22nd, get out there if you can, you will not regret it. I was lucky enough to arrive for one of their best weeks of the season. Each day we were hit with at least 7” of amazing, pristine powder. Both Whistler and Blackcomb blew my mind. Mixed […] Trip Report Angelee Aurillo | April 16, 2017 0 Comments
Evo.com Trip – All Women’s Skiing and Snowboarding in the Coast Mountains of BC Tucked into the Coast Mountains just north of Pemberton, BC is some of the best ski terrain in the world. One of the crown jewels of this little backcountry big mountain mecca is Whitecap Alpine Adventures. Based in McGillivary Pass, 50km NE of Pemberton, Whitecap Alpine has been hosting people at their backcountry lodge for years. It’s a cozy place, […] Backcountry D’Arcy McLeish | March 21, 2017 0 Comments
Tree Well Death @ Whistler, B.C. Backcountry on Sunday A 29-year-old male snowboarder has passed away after falling into a tree well while snowboarding the Pemberton backcountry on Sunday, February 23rd. When the snow is deep, we need to be very aware of the deadly dangers of tree wells. This tree well death in Whistler is the 4th tree well death that we know of in North America this winter. Please be careful out there, ski with a buddy, and stay away from tree wells. […] SnowBrains | February 26, 2014 0 Comments
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