Webinars are back for 2025–26!
Join us for this winter's webinar season. We have free sessions covering a wide variety of avalanche topics for a wide variety of users. We hope to see you there! Registration links become available closer to the webinar date.
Wed. Feb. 18: Consider It! Most fatal avalanche incidents occur when danger is rated Considerable. Join our AvCan forecaster as we explore the nuances of the North American Avalanche Danger Rating system, explain why Considerable avalanche danger is so often underestimated and show how to consider all the variables to promote good decision-making. Sponsored by EVR.
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Wed. Feb. 4: What SAR Wants You to Know. Mark your calendar for this webinar that brings together Avalanche Canada’s Field Program Manager, longtime Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association (CARDA), and Revelstoke Search and Rescue volunteer, Jennifer Coulter, with AJ Maheu, a veteran member of both Squamish Search and Rescue and North Shore Rescue. Together they’ll share firsthand insights from the SAR perspective on avalanche safety, decision-making in the backcountry, and what really happens when things go wrong. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how rescues unfold and, most importantly, how to reduce the chance of needing one in the first place. Sponsored by Garmin.
Wed. Jan 21: Choose Your Adventure: Terrain Tips for Skiers.
Join us in this interactive webinar to learn more about choosing terrain for the conditions. There's a common expression: "when snowpack is the problem, terrain is the solution." Our AvCan presenter will lead you through a series of exercises to help you hone this essential skill for traveling safely in the backcountry. Sponsored by Outdoor Research.
Ride Like a Guide: Avalanche Safety Tips from the Pros. This webinar is built specifically for mountain sledders. Join our special guest and professional CMBGA sled guide, Julie-Ann Chapman, as she breaks down real-world avalanche scenarios, sled-specific decision making, and the safety habits that keep riders alive in avalanche terrain. Sponsored by ISMA.
Sharpen Your Backcountry Weather Skills: With so many weather apps and websites available, it can be challenging to determine which ones to trust and how to use them effectively. This webinar helps you make sense of the options, covering essential mountain weather fundamentals, how to interpret forecasts, and the strengths and limitations of different tools for planning any trip into the mountains. Sponsored by Selkirk Tangiers.
Avalanche Safety for Hikers. Are you a hiker, runner, or snowshoer who loves to head out in the winter? In this webinar, we bring experts from Parks Canada, BC Parks, Kananaskis Country, and Avalanche Canada to discuss a couple of "hot spots" in each region and provide tips on staying safe this winter. Sponsored by The North Face.
Join us for focused sled-specific avalanche companion rescue. We’ll cover the essential gear every rider should carry, how to use it effectively, and why practicing these skills with your crew can make all the difference. Sponsored by EVR.
Join us to learn about the essential gear required when you head into the backcountry; learn how to use it and why it's important to hone these skills. Now is the time to get your head back into the game before heading into avalanche terrain. Sponsored by BCA.
Are you new to the backcountry or looking for a refresher? We focus on the basics of avalanche terrain, how to recognize and avoid avalanche terrain, what equipment is needed and what resources are available. Join our Avalanche Canada forecaster to decipher the nuances of terrain, recognize hazards and help you safely route-find on your adventures this season. We will also cover trip planning and preparedness with a presentation from BC AdventureSmart. Sponsored by MEC.
