Avalanche's don't be Caught in One

The Canadian Avalanche Centre forecasts indicate a high danger rating in many areas of the province, this means travel is not recommended in the alpine and at the treeline.

The rating also means that natural and human triggered avalanche's are likely. There have been a series of weather systems that have dumped heavy snow on many of the BC mountains. The areas where the danger is high are the South Coast, Sea-to-Sky, the North and South Columbia, Monashees, Selkirk's, Kootenay-Boundary, the Purcells and the South Rockies.

Avalanche Risks are Here

It is that time of year again when avalanche risks are a danger. Right now in the South Columbia region which includes the Okanagan the risk is considerable say the Canadian Avalanche Centre. This ranking is a step below HIGH so that means those of you venturing into the back-country should exercise extra caution when picking your route.

The centre warns that natural avalanches are possible and human triggered avalanches are likely. With the healthy amount of snow that has fallen throughout the last week, the centre warns that a process of freezing and thawing has increased the danger. If you decide to travel in the back-country please use added caution to keep yourself safe.