Be avalanche aware

December 18, 2025 Media inquiries

Alberta’s government and Avalanche Canada are helping keep backcountry users safe with daily avalanche forecasts.

As winter conditions return, all backcountry users have a responsibility to understand avalanche terrain, carry proper safety equipment, and know how to perform companion rescue. It is also important to note that avalanches are more likely to occur when there has been heavy snowfall, wind, or sudden warming.

The Alberta Parks Kananaskis Mountain Rescue team monitors avalanche conditions following the first snowfall of the season, and daily avalanche bulletins are posted on avalanche.ca from Nov. 15 until April 15 in partnership with Avalanche Canada. An early-season bulletin was issued this year on Oct. 12.

“Alberta’s mountains offer great opportunities for fun and adventure, but they also come with the risk of avalanches. When you’re out there exploring, it’s important to know avalanche safety. Since 2003, Avalanche Canada has been a funded partner of the Alberta government. Forestry and Parks’ Kananaskis Mountain Rescue team helps ensure that Albertans have the education, tools, and information to recreate safely in the wintertime.”

Todd Loewen, Minister of Forestry and Parks (Pending Minister Approval)