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Record 1 2007-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
CONT

In the real world, this [blower] is something used to dry your hair. In the ski world, this is a term used to describe cold snow that is so light it blows in your face, resulting in face shots ...

CONT

Travel conditions: Boot top trail breaking can be expected throughout the forecast area in areas protected from the wind, but that translates into excellent turns on the way down, with the odd face-shot. Stick to conservative lines in the alpine for the time being. MG/SM Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
CONT

Déplacements dans l'arrière-pays : Les skis pénètrent jusqu'au-dessus de bottes dans les secteurs abrités du vent à l'échelle de la zone de prévisions, mais l'on peut s'attendre à d'excellentes conditions à la descente, et à un ou deux bains de poudreuse. Tenez-en vous à des parcours sûrs en zone alpine pour le moment. MG/SM Bulletin d'avalanche de Banff [...]

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