Not business as usual in the Whistler backcountry, say experts


By Joel Barde
Low snowpack and ‘persistent slab’ cause for concern; Avalanche Canada issues warning for sea to sky

Experts are warning that an unusual, early-season snowfall pattern has created an unstable snow base that is uncommon for the Coast Mountain range—and particularly hazardous. The problem stems from a melt-freeze crust that formed on the developing snowpack in mid-November.…

Source:: Not business as usual in the Whistler backcountry, say experts


December 25, 2019

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