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The ACMG is a professional association of trained and certified Mountain Guides, Hiking Guides, and Climbing Instructors.

Canmore AB Canada
Joined February 2012
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The avalanche danger is forecast to be extreme in some regions tomorrow and high in others. We're expecting the storm to bring very dangerous conditions, with the potential for full path avalanches. It's time to avoid all avalanche terrain. Get the fx👉 avalanche.ca
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This week's webinar features everything you need to know about upping your planning game using social media and the MIN. Stop scrolling, start winning. Pre-register 👇 bit.ly/AvCan_Nov10 (link also in bio)
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Chris Miller from @ACMGca also joins us June 3 to help kick off summer! He’s an ACMG/IFMGA〽️Guide, ⛷instructor &🎿coach. He’s also a professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Association. 35+yrs working as a trainer & examiner ACMG Cert Program. fb.me/e/4kYbfz277 – at North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Pieps are recommending that customers stop using their DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, and DSP Sport immediately and register for a free replacement hard case. Find out more 👇 blackdiamondequipment.com/en…
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❗️ Nous avons émis un avertissement spécial d'avalanche pour public pour la région de la côte sud (South Coast), en vigueur immédiatement et tout au long du week-end. Le manteau neigeux dans ces régions est très inhabituel pour cette zone, avec une couche faible généralisée...1/2
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❗️ We've issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for the South Coast region, effective immediately and throughout the weekend. The snowpack in these regions is highly unusual for this area, with a widespread weak layer that is relatively easy to trigger. avalanche.ca/spaw/2021-01-28
Avalanche Canada is looking at the case study of the tragic incident on Mount Harvey in 2017. They’ll discuss what happened, what to avoid, how to assess & how to be situationally aware so you can stay safe on your winter adventures. Jan.28 @ 7pm bit.ly/3qUxHDS
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Don't miss these on-demand screenings of 2020 award-winning films from the @BanffMtnFest curated together with winners from past years. A new program is released every month and we'll keep you in the loop as they're released! Watch here: banffcentre.ca/events/award-…
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Replying to @ParksCanada
@ParksCanada @avalancheca and @KCPublicSafety are issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning, effective immediately. Full details can be found here: ow.ly/77SZ50CTiMN
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How did the @ACMGca come to be, what do they do and where are they headed? . ACMG’s President Sylvia Forest gives us a full run-down on the organization’s origins and evolving goals in this 2020 State of the Mountains piece 👉stateofthemountains.ca/state…
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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Richard Guy. blog.alpineclubofcanada.ca/b…
Unfortunately, our Art for Avalanche Canada event has been postponed. We hope to see you all there at the rescheduled date in November 🖌 For more info 👉 avalanche.ca/news/march-9.-2… Get the forecast 👉avalanche.ca #AvCan #KnowSnow
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Thanks to the highways crews who removed 1,250,000 metric tones of avalanche debris off of the Canmore hill.
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It's hard being patient while the snowpack heals, but the danger is still very real for most regions. Another storm will hit BC overnight and tomorrow, which will keep avalanche risk elevated. Keep making smart terrain choices! Get the forecast 👉 avalanche.ca #AvCan
❗️ MISE À JOUR: Avalanche Canada prolonge l'avertissement spécial d'avalanche émis pour les Purcells et Kananaskis Country Lire l'avertissement 👇 avalanche.ca/spaw/2019-12-27…
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❗️ UPDATE: the Special Public Avalanche Warning has been extended for the Purcells and Kananaskis Country. See the full warning 👇 avalanche.ca/spaw/2019-12-27…
⚠️ Avalanche danger will be elevated to HIGH for many regions in BC and western Alberta for the next few days as a major storm hits the region, depositing intense precipitation on an already tricky snowpack ⚠️ Find out how your region will be impacted👇 bit.ly/AtmosphericRiver
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Thou shalt always be smart in the backcountry 🎓 #AvCan #KnowSnow mountaineers.org/blog/ten-co…
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Our friends at the Canadian Avalanche Association are hiring! They're on the hunt for an Industry Training Program Manager and a Senior Software Developer. For more info on how to join the team, head to 👇 avalancheassociation.workabl…
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If this seems like a good day at work to you- check out our current job openings! We're looking for avalanche forecasters, avalanche field technicians and lead avalanche field technicians #AvCan #DreamTeam avalanche.ca/careers