Events at Your Comfy Chair

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      The tools and skills needed for glacier travel and crevasse rescue have been steadily evolving over the last 10 years. This on-line session and Marc Tomlinson’s Cevasse Rescue Dry Practice, see  https://accvancouver.ca/calendar/   are good to have completed prior to on glacier training (TBD).  Join this YouTube livestream and learn the current best practices and […]

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    Avalanche Canada hosts webinars every Fall to get outdoor enthusiasts prepared for the upcoming Winter season. This year’s webinars are now posted and open for (free) registration. https://avalanche.ca/education/recorded-webinars You must register on Avalanche Canada’s website to attend. Signing up on the ACC calendar will not give you access!! Registration details can be found here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XGlCDl_EShaFkr08CrTrdg#/registration   […]

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    We want YOU to be safe out there.  This YouTube livestream will address the process of planning winter trips and being prepared for the possible incidents and accidents. Taking the time to plan a trip based on the weather, avalanche hazard, and the group is much more likely to produce a safe and enjoyable trip. […]

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    Although this on-line session will be aimed at the folks in Eastern Canada who may struggle to find the powder for an AST1 loccally this YouTube livestream session may be for you.  It will introduce the characteristics of avalanche formation, the resources available to identify avalanche hazards and present the latest standards for search and […]

  • Backcountry skiing is the first step into the world of winter mountain travel. This YouTube livestream presentation is designed for individuals who are interested in gaining the knowledge required to ski to spectacular mountain locations and discover untouched powder slopes. As personal skills develop, it is possible to ascend to the summit of peaks and […]