Field Reports

Backcountry trip reports, weather tutorials, and field guides for off-grid adventurers.

Backcountry Skiing with BoltWX in Duffey Lake

Winter Camping in British Columbia: Keeping Tabs on Avalanche Ratings Off-Grid

Planning a five-day winter camping trip comes with uncertainty. Learn how a group touring around Steep Creek and Blowdown Peak near Pemberton, BC used off-grid Avalanche Canada bulletins via satellite to guide their terrain choices.

Sea Kayaking with BoltWX in Clayoquot Sound

Using BoltWX on a sea kayaking trip

How a group in British Columbia's Clayoquot Sound used off-grid weather, tide, and wave spot forecasts via satellite to safely navigate exposed coastal crossings around Flores Island.

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