The Vancouver Island Avalanche Bulletin has listed some considerable hazard ratings.
Lead forecaster Jan Neuspiel says this means that both natural and skier-triggered avalanches are a possibility in the back-country.
Neuspiel says getting avalanche education is key.
Neuspiel notes you can take an Avalanche Skills Training-One course delivered by Alpine Guides on the Island in order to prepare yourself for a back-country trip.
Neuspiel says if you are involved in an avalanche in the back-country – it’s important to be prepared and have an escape plan.
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He says it takes less than 20 minutes to save a life in an avalanche situation.