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Powder Highway Backcountry Conditions

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Feb
02
Wonky Weather

Wonky Weather

Late January has proven to be a trying time for the BC ski industry in the Columbia Mountains. Two weeks
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Jan
23
Omega Block

Omega Block

What a change it's been from early January; the big snowfall went out hot and wet and the
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Jan
12
1 meter and counting

1 meter and counting

Since January 2nd, approximately 1 meter and change of snow has fallen in the Powder Highway region. Needless to say,
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Jan
03
Powder Highway Backcountry Conditions New Year's Update

Powder Highway Backcountry Conditions New Year's Update

Holiday Pow The holidays made for some great skiing in the Powder Highway region. The Kootenays experienced a warming event
3 min read
Apr
30
2024/25 Winter Recap

2024/25 Winter Recap

Thanks to you, winter 2024/25 has been the busiest winter yet for Arctos Guides.  Our ski season started with
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Apr
09
A Strong Finish

A Strong Finish

After the late March warm-up, and ensuing precipitation, a ridge of high pressure established itself over the Powder Highway region;
3 min read
Apr
01
That was a tough week--

That was a tough week--

After an incredible week of powder skiing, the temps sky rocketed and the rain fell. The weekend before last brought
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Mar
24
The Best Powder Skiing of the Season

The Best Powder Skiing of the Season

People often ask when is the best time to ski in BC; well, it varies. This year January and February
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Mar
16
Feels Like the Powder Highway

Feels Like the Powder Highway

We've had quite the mid-March so far. After an extremely cold and dry February followed by a severe
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