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Special Public Avalanche Warning in place for central Rockies

This special warning applies the central Rockies and is in effect from Thursday, March 20 through the end of Monday, March 24.

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Special Public Avalanche Warning in place for BC and western Alberta backcountry

This special warning applies to most of BC’s and Alberta’s forecast regions and is in effect from Thursday, February 27 through the end of Monday, March 3.

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Four New Entries Added to Ice Climbing Atlas

We've added three sectors of the Stanley Headwall, and two routes on Balfour Wall.

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Avalanche Canada and MEC Hosting 'Know the Snow' Workshops to Promote Avalanche Safety

Join Avalanche Canada field team members in at MEC Vancouver and MEC Calgary for some free avalanche education

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Successful Wet’suwet’en Youth Movie Night and Fundraiser

Avalanche Canada collaborates in successful Mountain Mentorship Program fundraiser with the Wet'suwet'en and Smithers communities

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    2024-25 MEC Avalanche Safety Grant Winners

    Four organizations awarded 2024-25 MEC Avalanche Safety Grant

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    AST students through The Howl Experience

    MEC Avalanche Safety Grant 2024-25

    Avalanche Canada partners with MEC to make AST courses more accessible to all Canadians.

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      Avalanche Canada and Avalanche Canada Foundation 2023-24 Annual Reports Available Online

      Online access to the annual reports of Avalanche Canada and the Avalanche Canada Foundation

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      Avalanche Canada Executive Director Gilles Valade presenting the Gordon Ritchie Service Award to MEC at their Vancouver store

      MEC Receives 2024 Gordon Ritchie Service Award

      Avalanche Canada honoured MEC with the 2024 Gordon Ritchie Service Award for exceptional commitment to public avalanche safety

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        Summer changes to the Mountain Weather Forecast

        This summer, the Mountain Weather Forecast will look different as the Meteorological Service of Canada focuses on the emergency planning community.

          Avalanche Canada field technician Drew Nylen speaking with high school students in Hopedale, NL

          Avalanche Awareness Outreach in Hopedale

          Avalanche Canada field technician Drew Nylen recently visited Hopedale, NL for avalanche awareness and training

            Improvements to the Avalanche Forecast Layout

            New forecast layout streamlines information and features photos

              School Program Receives Generous Donation of Safety Gear

              Coastal GasLink Donates to School Program

                Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing Youth Initiatives

                Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing Help Youth Access Avalanche Skills Training. 

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                Sled Mentorship Opportunity

                Sled Mentorship Program 2024

                Mentorship available for sledders interested in professional path

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                  MEC Avalanche Safety Grants Awarded

                  Four organizations receive MEC Avalanche Safety Grant

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                  MEC Avalanche Safety Grant Provides AST Courses for IBPOC Organizations for the 2023-24 Season

                  Avalanche Canada is partnering with MEC to make AST courses more accessible to all Canadians.

                    Pascal Haegeli honoured with Gordon Ritchie Service Award

                    Pascal Haegeli, a renowned expert in avalanche safety research, honoured with Gordon Ritchie Service Award

                      Special Public Avalanche Warning for Western Canada

                      This special warning is in effect immediately and will apply through the end of Monday, May 1.

                        New Avalanche Canada Mobile App

                        New mobile app is available