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Join us on November 9, 2024, for a dynamic seminar where professionals and backcountry enthusiasts engage in discussions and learn from avalanche experts.

11/05/2025

We couldn’t host EVSAW without the amazing support of our sponsors. Your contributions make it possible for our backcountry community to connect, learn, and prepare for a safe season ahead. Thank you for being part of it! 🏔️

11/02/2025

Check out our full EVSAW schedule! It’s almost here and we can’t wait to share the day with you kicking off the season with a full day of learning and sharing.

10/22/2025

Every avalanche has something to teach us. Avalanche Canada’s Fatality Archive helps to carry those lessons forward. Olivia will walk us through how to navigate the archive and why this project was important to Avalanche Canada.

10/18/2025

Join us as Oli, avalanche forecaster and guide with Great Canadian Snowmobile Tours, presents a case study of an avalanche incident on Boulder Mountain. Learn how trip preparedness, training, and smart terrain choices help reduce your risk in the backcountry.

10/17/2025

What is your go to weather resource for trip planning? Knowing how to effectively use weather apps and websites specific to mountainous terrain is an important skill. Join Simon Horton, Research Officer and Public Forecaster with Avalanche Canada, for a deep dive into mountain weather fundamentals, how to interpret forecasts, and the strengths and limitations of different tools. Bring your weather questions!

10/16/2025

Are you looking to add some multi day adventures into your winter bucket list? Join us to get some insights from Sarah Osberg on decision making, technology benefits and limitations, and putting our good day trip habits to work on multi-day adventures!

10/15/2025

Have you ever read a forecast where the forecaster is expressing uncertainty? How does this impact your decision making in the backcountry? Come join us to learn how a large survey of users helped Pascal and the team at Simon Fraser University better understand the avalanche forecast users awareness and response to uncertainty in an avalanche forecast.

10/01/2025

Have you had a chance to peep the new website yet?
While you’re there - you might as well purchase your ticket!
See you November 8th!

09/28/2025

Elk Valley Snow & Avalanche Workshop is back on November 8th, 2025🏔️ Join us for a full day of mountain knowledge, community, and backcountry safety.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now, don’t wait, they go fast!
🌐 Check out our brand new website for all the details and to grab your spot.

12/03/2024

Join us in Fernie this upcoming Monday December 9th, 2024 for our first State of the Snowpack. This event will be held downtown at the Central.
Come and kick off your winter by learning from a group of Avalanche Professionals about how things are shaping up for the season.
Hope to see you there!

11/07/2024

Don't Miss Nic Morantz's Presentation: "Experience Takes Time"

Join us at EVSAW as Nic Morantz, with over 15 years in the avalanche industry, dives into the invaluable lessons learned from a recent early-season avalanche incident. As Castle Mountain Resort's Outside Operations Manager, a Canadian Avalanche Association instructor, and a Mountain Rescue Team Lead, Nic brings a wealth of knowledge on mountain safety and education.

Through engaging storytelling, Nic will emphasise the importance of experience, self-reflection, and a consistent daily process for building sound decision-making skills in avalanche terrain. Discover how embracing uncertainty can lead to safer, more enjoyable backcountry adventures!

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11/06/2024

After a day of learning, unwind with us at The Pub from 4:00 to 6:00 PM for our après social! They have a burger special on offer, and you can get a complimentary beer on us 🍔🍻

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http://www.evsaw.com/

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