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Special Avalanche Warning For Widespread Regions of BC’s Backcountry

Third warning in three weeks “unprecedented”
March 4, 2010, 

Revelstoke, BC: For the third weekend in a row, the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) is issuing a special public avalanche warning for large sections of BC. The warning includes the backcountry areas of the North Rockies and the Columbia Mountains, from Mackenzie south to the US border and east of Prince George, Kamloops and Osoyoos. Also included are the South Chilcotin Mountains, north of Pemberton. The warning is in effect immediately, through to Monday March 8. 

“Three warnings in three consecutive weekends is  unprecedented,” says Karl Klassen, the CAC Public Avalanche Bulletins Manager. “Several weak layers in the upper snowpack are proving to be very persistent and how no sign of improvement, even after being buried for over two weeks. Managing the risk presented by this extremely complex avalanche problem is best left to those with high level training and extensive experience who use professional- ‐level safety procedures.” 

AVALANCHE: Tricky conditions persist in BC Interior‏

AVALANCHE: Tricky conditions persist in BC Interior‏
The CAC has issued special public avalanche warnings for both of the previous two weekends. We are considering issuing a third warning for the coming weekend and will make the decision later this week.  Regardless of whether a special warning is issued, I thought I should give everyone a heads up on conditions.

BC Manages Off-Road Vehicles

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For Immediate Release
November 10, 2009
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts

B.C. MANAGES OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

KAMLOOPS - Rules for off-road vehicle registration and licensing, helmet use, youth safety and environmental measures will be implemented over the next two years under a new off-road vehicle (ORV) management framework, announced Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Kevin Krueger today.

"We've heard much from ORV groups, the public, and other stakeholders, including the chief coroner and the Union of BC Municipalities on this topic," said Krueger. "There is a broad consensus that it is time for ORV regulations; we have a common vision and a solid blueprint for action."

Comment on latest call to ban snowmobiles on Crown land in British Columbia

SNOWMOBILE ACCESS TO THE BRITISH COLUMBIA BACKCOUNTRY

Following another recent newspaper article with regard to banning all snowmobile use on Crown lands in British Columbia, The Association of British Columbia Snowmobile Clubs felt it necessary to respond again to these current comments.

Recreational snowmobilers have been accessing the backcountry of British Columbia over the past 45 years, and have been doing so in a very safe and responsible manner.

CAC Photo Incident/Terrain Analysis

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The Canadian Avalanche Centre has combined photos and information relating to selected incidents this year in which lives were lost. This is another component of the CAC ongoing awareness program to assist those recreating in the backcountry to make informed and safe choices with regard to the terrain they are in.

Read entire document here.

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