VANCOUVER Avalanche Canada forecasted a high danger rating for the South Coast of B.C. Friday night and into Saturday, and the risk is expected to increase again on Monday. The risk has prompted reminders from North Shore Rescue about the dangers of backcountry skiing and snowshoeing. “People should be taking precautions right now,” said Doug Pope, search manager with North Shore Rescue. “The snow pack is pretty complicated.” “If you are going to be going into the backcountry you need to be equipped with your avalanche safety gear: shovel, probe, beacon and have the knowledge to choose very conservative terrain for this weekend,” he added.