Snow Doctor Blog

Guides, tips, and updates for BC backcountry skiers.

May 20, 2026  ·  Tool Comparison

The Complete Guide to Backcountry Weather & Avalanche Tools in BC (2026)

Snow Doctor, SpotWx, Avalanche Canada, Snow-Forecast, Windy, Mountain-Forecast — compared honestly across every feature that matters for backcountry safety decisions, with a recommended Friday-night workflow.

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May 14, 2026  ·  On Snow Doctor

The AI Question

Snow Doctor uses AI. The environmental concerns are real and worth taking seriously. Here's our honest answer, and why the synthesis gap is the actual reason it's here.

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May 11, 2026  ·  New Feature

Every Spot You've Ever Skied, Scored Against Today's Forecast

We rebuilt the Zones tab into a personal conditions dashboard. Here's how the scoring algorithm works, and what each factor means for your next tour.

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April 27, 2026  ·  Backcountry Planning

How to Plan a Backcountry Ski Day in BC

From scanning regional danger ratings and freezing levels across Sea to Sky, Whistler, and beyond, to reading the forecast, checking field observations, and letting Doctor's Orders tie it all together.

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