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Author: James MacDonald
Publication Date: February 24, 2025 - 17:40
What it takes to keep backcountry skiers safe in B.C.‘s avalanche territory
February 24, 2025
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Two minutes can feel a lot longer when a lit fuse is burning. At Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Justin Brown, a ski patroller and avalanche forecaster, reminds everyone to “plug your ears” at the 30-second mark. Wind howls up and over the summit, kicking up snow.
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