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After learning some information about weather hazards during skiing, it is time to plan your ski trip. Here are some useful links you can go through to organize your trip to be more wonderful and safer.

 

Weather Forecast:

According to the information above, temperature and wind are essential factors for whether people can ski. So, it is better to know whether the weather is optimal for you to ski.

 

British Columbia Weather Map:

The link provides a weather map of British Columbia, which shows the weather forecast for the next 12 days. You can view the temperature, cloud cover, wind, and precipitation for this country by using the sliders found below the weather map to control the animations.

British-Columbia Weather Map (weather-forecast.com)Links to an external site.

 

This link contains all the cities in British Columbia and will provide more accurate information compares with the previous general weather map. It can be used a few days before your trip. The weather conditions, such as temperature, wind speed, pressure, relative humidity, dew points, are all involved in it. Through the previous section, you can determine whether it is suitable for skiing via the weather conditions of the day.

British Columbia - Weather Conditions and Forecast by Locations - Environment CanadaLinks to an external site.

 

 

How to use wind direction maps

Wind direction Maps aid people recognize the wind speed. According to the wind speed, skiers can decide whether they can ski or stay inside. The hazardous wind speed, the “flag”, is about 100 km/h at that level in an exposed location.

Half barb = 10km/h or 5 kts

A barb = 20 km/h or 10 kts

A flag = 100 km/h or 50 kts

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Credited to Bess Ruff, MA, accessed June 3rd, 2021

 

Ski Resorts

Due to the weather conditions in British Columbia, there are many amazing skiing resorts. You can pick one of them by going through their brief introductions.

1. Whistler Blackcomb

 

Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler Blackcomb Mountain is located in British Columbia and has incredible scenery. It is ranked as one of the best ski resorts in the world and with 240 trails on two mountains. Whistler Blackcomb is easily accessible by a two-hour scenic drive from downtown Vancouver.

 

Big White Ski Resort
The resort's range is 2,550 feet, with 119 named ski runs, served by 16 lifts, including a gondola. More than half of the terrain is rated intermediate comes here for improving their techniques, because its ski runs feature wide and long.
3. Sun Peaks Resort

 

Sun Peaks Resort

Sun Peaks Resort is the second largest ski area in Canada, spread over three mountains, Mount Todd, Mount Sundance, and Mount Morrissey. There are 132 named ski runs, many of which are ideal for beginners and intermediate skiers.

 

Accommodation:

After checking the weather, you ensure that you can organize a ski trip. Mow, it is time to reserve a cozy hotel. Here are some recommendations.

Accommodation in Whistler: Where to Stay in Whistler: Best Areas & HotelsLinks to an external site.

 

Accommodation in Big White Ski Resort: Where to Stay in Kelowna: Best Areas & HotelsAccomoLinks to an external site.

 

Accommodation in Sun Peaks Resort: Hotels and other accommodation facilities are available in a nearby town. To find less costly options, you can go to Kamloops town where needs to take about 45 minutes to reach there from the resort.

 

The above information is sourced from13 Top-Rated Ski Resorts in British Columbia, 2022 | PlanetWareLinks to an external site.

 

Equipment:

If you are confused about skiing equipment, here is a checklist for you to refer to what should buy. Please remember, overly heavy equipment will make you have less fun on the descent, so try to reduce the weight.

Ski Touring Kit List - from Alpine Guides, the experts in Ski Touring (alpine-guides.com)Links to an external site.

 

What to Do If You're Caught in the Path of an Avalanche
You never want to experience an avalanche, but if you are, there are some tips that can save your lives.

What to do when caught in an avalanche (msn.com)Links to an external site.

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Credited to Kyle, accessed July 17, 2014

You can jot down the information from those links and create a wonderful plan for your ski trip!

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