State of the Snowpack Whistler - Dec 09, 2025

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Dec 9

Written By SOTS

We've got two incredible presenters who bring decades of experience, local knowledge, and deep community involvement.

SNOWPACK PRESENTER Nicole Koshure

A longtime Whistler resident with over 20 years on ski patrol and now an Avalanche Forecaster on Blackcomb. Nicole has worked across multiple avalanche sectors — mining, forestry, industry, and ski operations — and is also an active member of Whistler Search & Rescue.She’s passionate about public education, terrain access, decision-making, and helping her community stay safer and more informed in the backcountry.

GUEST PRESENTER Steve Leclair

Steve has served with the RCMP for 40 years, with the last 18 in Whistler working closely with WB Ski Patrol and WSAR. He’s an avalanche educator with Extremely Canadian, teaches agencies across Canada, and serves on several CAA committees while volunteering with Whistler Search & Rescue. Tonight, he’ll share insights from a lifetime of public safety, mountain experience, and avalanche education.

Supporting Whistler Search & Rescue

All funds raised tonight will be donated to Whistler SAR. Special thanks to: Salomon, Nesters Marketplace, Granite, Thermic, Profile Ski Tuning, Patagonia, and Whistler Blackcomb for donating prizes and supporting this event.

This event is FREE and open to everyone — skiers, sledders, splitboarders, climbers, and anyone curious about snowpack, rescue, guiding, or safe backcountry travel. Come learn something new, support WSAR, and connect with Whistler’s backcountry community. See you there.

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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.

https://stateofthesnowpack.com

State of the Snowpack Whistler - Dec 09, 2025

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GUEST PRESENTER Steve Leclair

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