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Guided by Steve Andrews Zone Blackcomb backcountry, Whistler BC Season Winter · ski & splitboard Belt range Blue → Red […]
Guide to ski touring and Splitboarding Blackcomb Mountain Read More »
Backcountry Beta, Destination Guides, Navigation and Wayfinding, Trip Planning
ISSW 2026 Whistler, BC, September 29-October 2, 2026 The World’s Top Snow Aficionado Gathering Was a Huge Success Last week
International Snow Science Workshop Debrief Read More »
Announcements, Community Stories, News and Updates
Built by Steve Andrews Region Sea to Sky, British Columbia Data from Simulation Belt All Levels Updated September 2026 An
Use This Free Tool To Train Your Senses To Read Weather Patterns For Red Flags Read More »
Backcountry Skills, Tools, Trip Planning Tools, Weather and Conditions
WHISTLER, BC, APR. 1, 2026 BC Parks officials announced earlier this morning a landmark deal between Vail Resorts, parent company
Vail Resorts Closes $50 Million Acquisition of Blackcomb Glacier Provincial Park Read More »
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Updated Jan 21, 2025 Current Status: Much More Solid With a Creamy Top The Bottom Line: Significant, steady warming from
Current Whistler Backcountry Conditions: Jan 20, 2025 Read More »
Backcountry Beta, News and Updates, Weather and Conditions
Updated Jan 15, 2025 Current Status: “Hot Dog Days” & Assessment Mode The Bottom Line: Significant warming and a “rain-to-peak”
Whistler Backcountry Conditions Update for Jan 15, 2026 Read More »
Backcountry Beta, Weather and Conditions
Updated Dec 12 2025 A lot has happened in the mountains around Whistler this December. Freezing levels have oscillated like
Whistler Backcountry Conditions for Dec 12, 2025 Read More »
News and Updates, Weather and Conditions
The Spearhead Traverse is a horseshoe-shaped loop in the alpine environment connecting Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. While you can take
Big Changes Are Coming To The Spearhead Traverse Read More »
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Let’s Shape Our Backcountry Education Programming Together Alpine Islands has always been about collaboration. We are a club, and by
Take The Survey To Shape The future Of Backcountry Education Read More »
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Spring is arguably the best season of the year for backcountry skiing and splitboarding. Warmer temps, longer days, and a
Level Up With Our Spring Backcountry Ascension Clinics Read More »
Announcements, Backcountry Skills, News and Updates, Upcoming Workshops, Workshops and Clinics
A good adventure is something that is few and far between these days. With backcountry skiing blowing up in popularity
It has been the driest January in 40 years. But January isn’t over, yet. Over the next few days the
After Three Weeks of Sunshine, Snow is Returning to the Pacific Northwest Read More »
News and Updates, Weather and Conditions