Avalanche danger high
Posted Jan 8, 2010 1:15 pm.
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The mountains are a beautiful place to ski or snowmobile, but outdoor enthusiasts always need to remember there dangers as well.
Karl Klassen with the Canadian Avalanche Centre says it’s great to see more people checking on the snowpack conditions before heading out.
He says even if an area has been deemed safe, people still need to pay attention to what’s happening around them.
The avalance danger is high right now because of the warmer weather, so he says it’s important before heading to the backcountry, to be sure and check for avalanche dangers.
You can find the latest bulletins on avalanche.ca
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