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- From Wednesday, October 29, 2025 to Thursday, March 5, 2026
Avalanche Canada's 2025-26 Winter Webinar Series.
We've got a great line-up of webinars for this season! Check out the schedule and be sure to register prior to the event. (All webinars will be recorded and made available post event).
Avalanche Canada is hosting webinars through this season. We have presentations focusing on various aspects of avalanche safety, beneficial for all backcountry recreationists. The webinars are free, but pre-registration is required. Links to register for these events will become available a few weeks prior to each webinar.
These live webinars will be held on Wednesday evenings (7–8 pm Pacific Time), but all of them will be recorded and made available from our website after the event if you are unable to attend.
Click on the link within each event to register. All webinar registration links available soon.
For past events, clicking on the link will take you to the recording.
Wed. Oct. 29: Recognizing Avalanche Terrain and Trip Preparedness. Are you new to the backcountry or looking for a refresher? We focus on the basics of avalanche terrain, how to recognize and avoid avalanche terrain, what equipment is needed and what resources are available. Join our Avalanche Canada forecaster to decipher the nuances of terrain, recognize hazards and help you safely route-find on your adventures this season. We will also cover trip planning and preparedness with a presentation from BC AdventureSmart. Sponsored by MEC.
Wed. Nov. 5: When Minutes Matter: Companion Rescue Skills. Join us this evening to learn about the essential gear required when you head into the backcountry; learn how to use it and why it's important to hone these skills. Now is the time to get your head back into the game before heading into avalanche terrain. Sponsored by BCA.
Wed. Nov. 12: Your Crew Counts on You: Companion Rescue Skills for Sledders. Join us for an evening focused on sled-specific avalanche companion rescue. We’ll cover the essential gear every rider should carry, how to use it effectively, and why practicing these skills with your crew can make all the difference. Sponsored by EVR.
Tues. Nov. 25: AdventureSmart Webinar: Terrain Talk: How to Recognize Avalanche Risk Zones. This webinar is hosted by AdventureSmart and features Avalanche Canada forecaster Ian Snowsell. Please note that this webinar is on a Tuesday and starts at 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Dec. 10: Avalanche Safety for Hikers. Are you a hiker, runner, or snowshoer who loves to head out in the winter? Join us this evening as we bring experts from Parks Canada, Kananaskis Country, and Avalanche Canada to discuss a couple of "hot spots" in each region and provide tips on staying safe this winter. Sponsored by The North Face.
Wed. Dec. 17: Sharpen Your Backcountry Weather Skills: With so many weather apps and websites available, it can be challenging to determine which ones to trust and how to use them effectively. This webinar helps you make sense of the options, covering essential mountain weather fundamentals, how to interpret forecasts, and the strengths and limitations of different tools for planning any trip into the mountains. Bring your weather questions! Sponsored by Selkirk Tangiers.
Wed. Jan. 7: Ride Like a Guide: Avalanche Safety Tips from the Pros. This webinar is built specifically for mountain sledders. Join our special guest and professional sled guide, as they break down real-world avalanche scenarios, sled-specific decision making, and the safety habits that keep riders alive in avalanche terrain. Sponsored by ISMA.
Wed. Jan. 21: Choose Your Adventure: Terrain Tips for Skiers. Join us in this interactive webinar to learn more about choosing terrain for the conditions. There's a common expression: "when snowpack is the problem, terrain is the solution." Our AvCan presenter will lead you through a series of exercises to help you hone this essential skill for traveling safely in the backcountry. Sponsored by Outdoor Research.
Wed. Feb. 4: What SAR Wants You to Know. Mark your calendar for this webinar that brings together Avalanche Canada’s Field Program Manager, longtime Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association (CARDA), and Revelstoke Search and Rescue volunteer, Jennifer Coulter, with AJ Maheu, a veteran member of both Squamish Search and Rescue and North Shore Rescue. Together they’ll share firsthand insights from the SAR perspective on avalanche safety, decision-making in the backcountry, and what really happens when things go wrong. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how rescues unfold and, most importantly, how to reduce the chance of needing one in the first place. Sponsored by Garmin.
Wed. Feb. 18: Consider It! Most fatal avalanche incidents occur when danger is rated Considerable. Join our AvCan forecaster as we explore the nuances of the North American Avalanche Danger Rating system, explain why Considerable avalanche danger is so often underestimated and show how to consider all the variables to promote good decision-making. Sponsored by EVR.