North Shore Rescue is warning hikers, skiers and snowshoers to keep in-bounds and away from backcountry trails this weekend as avalanche risk is high.
The Canadian Avalanche Centre has issued a bulletin stating the avalanche risk at the treeline elevation for Thursday and Friday is high, and considerable for Saturday.
“After a long dry period, we’re now seeing a more typical winter storm cycle on the North Shore mountains. It’s good news in that we’re finally getting some good snow on the local mountains and the ski resorts are enjoying that, and that’s where we’re recommending people recreate on the North Shore mountains over the coming days,” said Doug Pope, NSR search manager. “Anything outside of the resorts and travel in any avalanche terrain is not recommended . . . until the storm cycle completes itself.”
