State of the Snowpack Nelson - Feb 5th, 2026

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Feb 5

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State of the Snowpack returns to Nelson for another evening of local insight, practical discussion, and community connection.

Wednesday, February 5 | 7:00 PM | The Royal — Nelson | Livestreamed on the SOTS YouTube channel

SNOWPACK UPDATE

Wendy Lewis | CAA Level 2 | Professional Member

Wendy has spent the past 12 years building a career in snow safety. After starting as a volunteer ski patroller in New Zealand, she came to Canada for one winter—and never left. Today, Wendy works as an avalanche forecaster for Whitewater Ski Resort, managing avalanche risk on the hill, and with Avalanche Canada, contributing to public forecasts that support backcountry users across the region.

GUEST PANEL: WHAT’S IN YOUR PACK?

A local panel discussion featuring four Nelson-based backcountry users with diverse experience in Search & Rescue, emergency medicine, snowmobiling, and avalanche education. The panel will explore how different backgrounds shape what people carry, how they pack, and how they prepare for a day in the backcountry.

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SOTS

Community Conversations Saving Lives In The Backcountry. State of the Snowpacks is a Canadian Non-Profit organization, that works to break barriers to backcountry and avalanche information by having avalanche professionals engage with their local backcountry community - providing local avalanche and backcountry conditions. SOTS Chapters and events span from the West Coast to the East Coast of Canada.

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State of the Snowpack Nelson - Feb 5th, 2026

SNOWPACK UPDATE

GUEST PANEL: WHAT’S IN YOUR PACK?

The team that keeps it all moving: Behind the scenes with Icefields Parkway avalanche control

Be sure to always check Avalanche Canada before venturing into the backcountry. Hire a certified guide or get the necessary training to be able to assess avalanche terrain.