Elk Valley Snow Shepherds
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- Jan 26, 2014
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- Location
- Fernie, BC
- Website
- www.elkvalleysnowshepherds.com
Thought we would share a few key backcountry and sledding resource links for the Elk Valley. Feel free to add if you have any other suggestions!
Avalanche Bulletin
South Rockies / Flathead / Lizard Range Avalanche Bulletin: Avalanche Canada
Weather, Forecasts, and Field Observations
Avalanche Canada Mountain Weather Forecast: Avalanche Canada
Avalanche Canada Mountain Information Network (how to): Avalanche Canada
Fernie Alpine Resort Griz Cam (24 hour snowfall, cam is same approx elevation as Rolling Hills cabin): Mountain Cam - Skifernie
Valley Bottom Webcam: B.C. Highway Cams
Snowforecast.com: http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Fernie/6day/mid
Elk Valley Flathead and Crowsnest backcountry reports page on Facebook
Summit Creek Cabins group on facebook (Corbin information and cabin rentals)
SpotWeather: https://spotwx.com/
Snowmobile Avalanche Skills Training in the Elk Valley
Elk Valley Snow Shepherds (AST Level 1, Level 2, Companion Rescue): www.elkvalleysnowshepherds.com
College of the Rockies: (AST Level 1):
Other Free Online Education and References
Free AvCan Online Tutorial: http://www.avalanche.ca/training#online-primer
South Rockies Field Team You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBc6PxlwLlLt0B2BSUaGdw
Know Before You Go:
Tunnel Creek Case Study: http://www.nytimes.com/projects/2012/snow-fall/#/?part=tunnel-creek
Black Diamond: The Human Factor 2.0:
BCA Quick Reference Rescue Cards and videos: http://backcountryaccess.com/learn-avalanche-safety/
Throttle Decisions: https://vimeo.com/album/2609914
Sherpas Cinema, The Fine Line Avy Snacks: https://vimeo.com/channels/avysnacks
Fernie Snowmobile Businesses
Fernie Snowmobile Association: http://ferniesnowmobile.com/ (also on facebook / instagram)
Elk Valley Snow Shepherds, Snowmobile Guides and Avalanche Skills Training : http://elkvalleysnowshepherds.com/ (also on facebook and instagram)
Gearhub Sports, retail, rentals: http://gearhub.ca/
Ghostrider Motorsports, sales, rentals, trail passes: http://www.ghostridermotorsports.com/
South Rockies Field Team: @avcansouthrockies on instagram
Throttle Ops Photography, sled photographer @throttleopsphotography on instagram and facebook
Weir Boondocking, Snowmobile Instruction/Clinics: http://weirboondocking.com/ (also on facebook / instagram)
Avalanche Bulletin
South Rockies / Flathead / Lizard Range Avalanche Bulletin: Avalanche Canada
Weather, Forecasts, and Field Observations
Avalanche Canada Mountain Weather Forecast: Avalanche Canada
Avalanche Canada Mountain Information Network (how to): Avalanche Canada
Fernie Alpine Resort Griz Cam (24 hour snowfall, cam is same approx elevation as Rolling Hills cabin): Mountain Cam - Skifernie
Valley Bottom Webcam: B.C. Highway Cams
Snowforecast.com: http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Fernie/6day/mid
Elk Valley Flathead and Crowsnest backcountry reports page on Facebook
Summit Creek Cabins group on facebook (Corbin information and cabin rentals)
SpotWeather: https://spotwx.com/
Snowmobile Avalanche Skills Training in the Elk Valley
Elk Valley Snow Shepherds (AST Level 1, Level 2, Companion Rescue): www.elkvalleysnowshepherds.com
College of the Rockies: (AST Level 1):
Other Free Online Education and References
Free AvCan Online Tutorial: http://www.avalanche.ca/training#online-primer
South Rockies Field Team You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBc6PxlwLlLt0B2BSUaGdw
Know Before You Go:
Tunnel Creek Case Study: http://www.nytimes.com/projects/2012/snow-fall/#/?part=tunnel-creek
Black Diamond: The Human Factor 2.0:
BCA Quick Reference Rescue Cards and videos: http://backcountryaccess.com/learn-avalanche-safety/
Throttle Decisions: https://vimeo.com/album/2609914
Sherpas Cinema, The Fine Line Avy Snacks: https://vimeo.com/channels/avysnacks
Fernie Snowmobile Businesses
Fernie Snowmobile Association: http://ferniesnowmobile.com/ (also on facebook / instagram)
Elk Valley Snow Shepherds, Snowmobile Guides and Avalanche Skills Training : http://elkvalleysnowshepherds.com/ (also on facebook and instagram)
Gearhub Sports, retail, rentals: http://gearhub.ca/
Ghostrider Motorsports, sales, rentals, trail passes: http://www.ghostridermotorsports.com/
South Rockies Field Team: @avcansouthrockies on instagram
Throttle Ops Photography, sled photographer @throttleopsphotography on instagram and facebook
Weir Boondocking, Snowmobile Instruction/Clinics: http://weirboondocking.com/ (also on facebook / instagram)
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