Mountains in British Columbia

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For the Geo Quiz we are looking for a mountain in British Columbia, Canada.

There is plenty of snow for skiers this season unlike last year when snow had to be helicoptered for the Winter Olympics.

Whistler Mountain in British Columbia, Canada is the answer to the Geo Quiz.

Avalanches killed two Canadian skiers late last week that is prompting forecasters to be extra vigilant.

Anchor Marco Werman speaks to avalanche forecaster Jan Tindle at Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia, Canada.

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