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Meghan Keir passed her TAP exams and joined the ACMG in Oct. (Apprentice Hiking Guide w/ Winter Travel.) She was the 3,000th person to join! (Folks come and go over time, so we don’t actually have 3,000 members – but it is a cool benchmark.) Welcome, Meghan! And Happy New Year!

Not to mention the rescue took place in minus 20 degrees C temperatures. Good work, all! facebook.com/NelsonSearchAn…

Seriously, folks – across much of Canada, arctic outflow has plunged temperatures to historic lows. It is cold out there – especially if there's wind. Frostbite is one of those things that is a lot better to prevent than to treat. Be aware, take care. theuiaa.org/mountaineering…

It’s cold out there. Maybe a trip to the climbing gym is in order. (Did you know that WorkSafe BC requires that climbing gym instructors be ACMG-certified? 2nd choice is certification by the Climbing Wall Association.) facebook.com/12709673796338…

After all the cancellations last year, we can only hope this upcoming one is better. The IFSC announced the complete calendar for the 2022 IFSC World Cup season. gripped.com/indoor-climbin…

Happy Boxing Day!

Wishing you fun, good fortune, friendship, family, and fabulous outdoor adventures, today and throughout the New Year!

From first aid to crevasse rescue, it is important to review skills that are used only occasionally. That’s why it is crucial for Santa and his elves to brush up on this Tech Sheet before evening falls. Thanks again to ACMG partner Petzl! petzl.com/US/en/Professi…

Sick of Christmas movies yet? An alternative - ACMG partner Arc’Teryx once again offers their free Holiday Film Festival. ACMG member Joey Vosburgh (Ski Guide) is featured in the humorous “Testing Grounds – the Untold Story of the Splitboard.” Enjoy! blog.arcteryx.com/holiday-film-f…

Canuck Splitfest is Jan. 7-9! Presentations are virtual. Registration for online presentations is $25.00 –a great holiday gift! Register separately for Revelstoke, BC in-person clinics. Soak up the stoke, get smart, and build the backcountry community! facebook.com/CanuckSplitfest

Happy Winter Solstice! We have the fewest hours of daylight at this time of year. Which is a reminder to always bring a headlamp, even if it is “just a day trip.” All it takes is one gear problem, injury, or miscalculation to be trapped in darkness. mec.ca/en/explore/how…

Applying for the ACMG-TAP Guide Training Ski Program in 2022? A reminder from TAP Director Derek Wilding: you must submit a Ski/Snowboard Movement Standard Video Submission as part of your application package before Feb. 15. More info: facebook.com/ACMG.ca/posts/…

ACMG member Nick Waggoner ( ASG) directed this film. "I feel very grateful to the association for giving me the skills and experience to be able to make films chasing people in those environments, and wrangling some of the mountain logistics..." youtube.com/watch?v=FvApou…

Have you ice climbed at Professor Falls near Banff, Alberta? Please take this 5-minute survey to help Avalanche Canada w/ forecasting. Please share w/ those you know who have climbed the route. Thanks in advance! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Follow the link to see the results of the Ranger Creek ice climbing survey. Says Avalanche Canada Ambassador and ACMG member Sarah Hueniken (Alpine Guide), “Huge thanks to everyone who contributed! We got 54 responses and lots of great info.” facebook.com/ACMG.ca/posts/…

Just released: a 6:49 video of the 2020 hair-raising first descent of Mt. Nelson’s east face by ACMG member Christina Lustenberger (Ski Guide) and ski partner Ian McIntosh. Mt. Nelson is in BC’s Purcell Mountains, west of the Rockies. youtube.com/watch?v=LSLWDG…

“We're carrying more items than ever that can interfere with a transceiver signal, so we did some investigating to find out how best to avoid interference and keep your transceiver running as it should!” By Karl Klassen of Av Can (& ACMG Mountain Guide.) avalanche.ca/blogs/mitigati…

The Grinch goes gym climbing. We don’t think he is certified. youtube.com/watch?v=4d3azl…

Inspiration! “Mind over Mountain–Bugaboos to Rogers Pass Traverse” follows 3 friends: ACMG members Madeleine Martin-Preney (SG), Leah Evans (HG), & ski partner Marie-France Roy who support each other on their grueling 85-mile, 30,000' gain marathon. youtube.com/watch?v=FvApou…

This week’s free webinar features Chris Rubens. He'll share details (& exclusive footage) about response to an avalanche in Kokanee Bowl last season, & how practice and training led to a positive outcome. Plus more. Dec. 15, 7-8 PM Pacific Time. avalanche.ca/events/avalanc…