Winter is Here, Are you Prepared?

Know Before You Go

The snow is flying in the hills and we are all anxious to get out and enjoy the  mountains of British Columbia. Riding enthusiasts are inexorably driven to the amazing resource that Super, Natural British Columbia™ provides. We are all hoping for winter with lots of snow and riding conditions that are safe more often than not.

I encourage you to be well-prepared for your backcountry travel adventures this winter. Check out the "Know Before You Go" page on our BLBCA website. You will find many resources here that may help you with your backcountry travel decisions. I recommend hiring an ACMG guide, if you are experienced and chose to travel unguided, I recommend reviewing the following documents prior to your trip, BLBCA's Self-Guided Recommendations, ACMG's Backcountry Planning Brochure and Avalanche Canada's Pre-Trip Planning Course. They provide common-sense tips to help you enjoy a safe, enjoyable adventure. As well, AdventureSmart BC offers wise advice for all types of backcountry travel.

The BLBCA supports avalanche research in a number of ways, including the University of Calgary's ASARC program. Don't forget to check Avalanche Canada's Public Avalanche Bulletin.

Feel free to contact me at any time.

Brad Harrison
Executive Director, BLBCA
ed@blbca.com

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Want to support the BLBCA? Now you can! The BLBCA is now accepting Affiliate Members – applicable for any individual that supports the goals and objectives of the BLBCA.
Membership is $25 annually, and when you sign up we’ll send you a $25 discount coupon from our partner, True Outdoors. It’s a win-win!

The association is comprised of three levels of membership—Full, Associate and Affiliate—allowing members of the local community, aligned to similar backcountry goals, to support and participate in the BLBCA. Learn about the criteria and benefits of membership or how to join today!

Interested in membership? Want to discuss it further with a member of our Board of Directors? We’d love to hear from you, contact us today! 
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