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‘Overloaded’ weak snowpack continues to pose avalanche risk
By Brandon Barrett
Whistler Blackcomb patroller caught in Jan. 1 slide during avalanche control work
A weak snowpack that has been “overloaded” with new snowfall in recent days continues to pose a risk for backcountry recreationalists, according to Avalanche Canada. “Clearing skies may lure you into bigger terrain, but this is not the time to expose yourself,” read a Tuesday, Jan. 7 advisory from the national forecasting organization.…
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January 9, 2020
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