As a winter storm threatens ski season in the Sierra Nevada in the U.S. , Canada's Glacier National Park prepares for its "risky" winter season by requiring permits for all backcountry visitors. This permit system has been around since the 1990s, but some areas were not included and were accessible without a pass. As a result, some skiers or snowboarders would go further into restricted areas.

This new permit rule will ensure that the park can perform avalanche control effectively. Canada's Glacier National Park has the world's largest mobile avalanche control program, managed by Parks Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces. Here is a closer look at the new backcountry permit, including how to obtain it and the dangers it aims to mitigate.

Canada's Glacier National Park Requires New Wint

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