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Current Whistler Backcountry Conditions: Jan 20, 2025

Updated Jan 21, 2025 Current Status: Much More Solid With a Creamy Top The Bottom Line: Significant, steady warming from […]

A good day skiing or snowboarding starts at home, the moment we get dressed. The right thermal base layer will

Updated Jan 15, 2025 Current Status: “Hot Dog Days” & Assessment Mode The Bottom Line: Significant warming and a “rain-to-peak”

Every good club has a creed. And no, not the semi-emo rock band from the 90’s with the mumbled lead

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Updated Dec 12 2025 A lot has happened in the mountains around Whistler this December. Freezing levels have oscillated like

A good pair of snowboard pants satisfies a few different needs: It has to be warm, keep you dry, look

If you’re exploring the backcountry, knowing how to use a topographic map and compass is essential. GPS devices can fail

To discuss snowboarding’s history and not mention the Forum 8 is leaving out a key player in a 40 year

One of the primary and most obvious contributors to an avalanche is fresh snowfall. When learning about backcountry safety and

Why Temperature Matters Temperature is one of the most easily observable variables in the backcountry, but also one of the

The Spearhead Traverse is a horseshoe-shaped loop in the alpine environment connecting Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. While you can take