Backcountry Avalanche Advisory

Please note that Backcountry refers to any areas outside the Ski Area Boundary

Last Updated: Monday, June 01, 2009 10:07 AM

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Avalanche Danger Rating Descriptions

Travel Advisory:

As of June 1 we have been seeing some large natural avalanches that appear to be failing on the deeper weaknesses in the snowpack that formed early in the winter. Most are on N aspects and appear to have cornice fall as the trigger. The avalanche advisory will resume again in November. Have a good summer. Whistler Mountain Snow Safety

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What you should know...

Every backcountry user should be well prepared and travel with experienced backcountry users. Each member should carry an avalanche transceiver on the 457 KHz frequency and carry equipment for self-rescue.

Our avalanche advisory is updated regularly during the winter season from November through to June. Our hours of operation page has opening and closing dates and times for our winter season. Whistler Mountain's avalanche forecasters post bulletins updating the status and stability of the snow in the backcountry based on snow surveys taken from both within and outside the ski area boundaries.

Be aware that conditions may change and sometimes vary from one slope to the next.