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Experts remind British Columbians to be prepared when heading into backcountry This weekend's snowfall and last week's cold snap have created unusual conditions in some backcountry areas, particularly on B.C.'s South Coast, experts say — and they're reminding folks to be prepared any time they head outdoors. Social Sharing
Snowboarder killed in Whistler-area avalanche was trying to get to safety, mother says David Henkel was trying to lead his girlfriend out of the Brandywine Bowl Saturday afternoon when he was swept away, according to his mother. Social Sharing
VANCOUVER -- Braxton Clarke was taking an avalanche training course on Saturday at Mount Seymour when it was cut short due to bad weather. “We got about 4 hours in and we decided to finish the class elsewhere outside maybe somewhere a little dryer,” he told CTV News. A timely decision to make as the avalanche rating in the Sea to Sky is high at all altitudes, and in the South Coast alpine too. While the entire south coast is battered by a large storm, forcing the closure of Grouse and Mount Seymour’s ski hills. “We’re just here to learn the fundamentals of backcountry safety...
B.C. in 'bullseye' of major winter storm causing ski resort closures, high avalanche risk CBC/Radio-Canada © Chris Burneau Snowshoeing at Whitewater Ski Resort near Nelson in B.C's West Kootenay region. About 14 cm of snow fell on the hill Saturday. An intense winter storm is pummeling B.C. with snow, rain and wind, creating dangerous conditions that have forced some ski resorts to close due to high avalanche risk. Mount Seymour and Grouse Mountain in Metro Vancouver are closed due to inclement weather, but Cypress Mountain remains open. Whistler Blackcomb has issued an ext...