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Episode 6.25 is up- and features Nikki Champion- an avalanche forecaster with the Utah Avalanche Center. Nikki grew up skiing on the icy hills of Michigan, but transitioned out west as quickly as possible. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering from M
Episode 6.25 is up- and features Nikki Champion- an avalanche forecaster with the Utah Avalanche Center. Nikki grew up skiing on the icy hills of Michigan, but transitioned out west as quickly as possible. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Montana State University, during that time she worked as an educator for the Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center, as a research assistant in the Subzero Science and Engineering Lab, and an avalanche instructor for various other services throughout Montana. Following her time in Bozeman, Nikki headed north to Alaska to work with the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center and teach avalanche courses for the Alaska Avalanche School. During the summers Nikki works as a mountain guide for RMI Expeditions, primarily guiding in the Pacific Northwest, and Alaska. 🎢 by Ketsa. πŸ“Έ: Alex Aberman & Christian Raguse
Episode 6.24 is πŸ†™ featuring Fred Alldredge. Fred is a lead guide for Ruby Mountain Heli Skiing, he is a helicopter and air tanker base manager for wildland fire incidents, he is a safety coordinator for Antartic Logistics and Expeditions, and he ha
Episode 6.24 is πŸ†™ featuring Fred Alldredge. Fred is a lead guide for Ruby Mountain Heli Skiing, he is a helicopter and air tanker base manager for wildland fire incidents, he is a safety coordinator for Antartic Logistics and Expeditions, and he has been a guide on high altitude Himalayan expeditions. Fred talks about his relationship to risk, and the application of risk management in these different avenues. A lot to take out of this one. Enjoy! Music by Ketsa. www.ketsa.uk @wyssen_avalanche_control @10barrelbrewing @interwest_insurance
Welcome to the last episode for the season! Ep 6.23 @dom_baken sits down with founder, Graeme Marshall of the Adventure Toursim Leadership and Safety Academy (ATLAS) based out of Nelson, BC. They are joined by ex-students of the program Mitch Ryan
Welcome to the last episode for the season! Ep 6.23 @dom_baken sits down with founder, Graeme Marshall of the Adventure Toursim Leadership and Safety Academy (ATLAS) based out of Nelson, BC. They are joined by ex-students of the program Mitch Ryan and Laura Waterer. This is a great episode so join us on your favorite streaming platform 🀘 @wyssen_avalanche_control @10barrelbrewing @interwest_insurance @behind_thelines
Episode 6.22 hosted by Matthias Walcher is up and running! Spring is in full bloom but you are still thinking snow? You think a bike is best put to use to approach some late season ski touring this time of year? Perfect- because this podcast requires
Episode 6.22 hosted by Matthias Walcher is up and running! Spring is in full bloom but you are still thinking snow? You think a bike is best put to use to approach some late season ski touring this time of year? Perfect- because this podcast requires some devotion as it dives into the depths of avalanche research. Two of the most cutting edge researchers in the field, Johan Gaume and Bertil Trottet, uncover their newest findings on crack propagation and avalanche simulations. Forward thinking and innovative insights sparked with pure enthusiasm to dig deeper into the understanding of snow and avalanches. An episode by Matthias Walcher and the Austrian Association of Snow and Avalanches @OEGSL Music: “Just Talking” by Ketsa
On this week's episode, we talk with Matt Entz @mattentzsnow, owner of Mountain Skillz alongside his wife Jesse in South Fork, Colorado (Wolf Creek). Matt specializes in off-trail technical mountain snowmobiling instruction and motorized avalanche ed
On this week's episode, we talk with Matt Entz @mattentzsnow, owner of Mountain Skillz alongside his wife Jesse in South Fork, Colorado (Wolf Creek). Matt specializes in off-trail technical mountain snowmobiling instruction and motorized avalanche education. He just completed 10th season of operation. Additionally, Matt traveled the midwest and mountain west the past 2 falls presenting on behalf of the Avalanche Alliance about the importance of on-snow training and raising money for the motorized education & safety. Matt talks to us about his path into avalanche education, some thoughts on motorized use and forecasting centers, and what it's like to share a close call. Check out this awesome episode with Matt!
Ep. 6.20 is up ☝️ In this episode @wesleylgregg sits down with @outsideventurespg Dave Merritt. Over the last 31 years he has been a SAR volunteer in northern BC, leading the winter response team. On top of that, he works for BC Parks managing thei
Ep. 6.20 is up ☝️ In this episode @wesleylgregg sits down with @outsideventurespg Dave Merritt. Over the last 31 years he has been a SAR volunteer in northern BC, leading the winter response team. On top of that, he works for BC Parks managing their Avalanche program. If that wasn’t enough to fill his cup, Dave is also a member of the @avalanchecanada North Rockies field team. Please enjoy! Find us on your favorite podcast streaming platform. #staytunedstaysafe #knowsnow #Avalanches #knowbeforeyougo #theavalanchehourpodcast #Avalanchecanada #americanavalancheassociation @wyssen_avalanche_control @10barrelbrewing @interwest_insurance
‘Sode 6.19 is πŸ†™ . In this episode, I have a great conversation with Brooke "Shiny" Edwards. Brooke talks about her career as a ski guide and avalanche educator...The good times and the challenging times. She reflects on what has b
‘Sode 6.19 is πŸ†™ . In this episode, I have a great conversation with Brooke "Shiny" Edwards. Brooke talks about her career as a ski guide and avalanche educator...The good times and the challenging times. She reflects on what has become most important to her when guiding and teaching people in the mountains. Shiny talks about her time guiding and forecasting in Japan, Valdez, and beyond. Link in bio. Music by Ketsa. @wyssen_avalanche_control @10barrelbrewing @interwest_insurance
I sit down with Ian Reddell in this episode. Skiing Ian is what we call him. Ian is the Avalanche Mitigation Manager at Solitude Mountain Resort. I had the good fortune to work with Ian while I was ski patrolling at Solitude, and he has been a mentor
I sit down with Ian Reddell in this episode. Skiing Ian is what we call him. Ian is the Avalanche Mitigation Manager at Solitude Mountain Resort. I had the good fortune to work with Ian while I was ski patrolling at Solitude, and he has been a mentor to me throughout my career in the snow and avalanche world. We chat about Solitude's avalanche mitigation program and techniques for managing and opening terrain with an early season snowpack. Ian reflects on his career and some lessons delivered along the way. Music by Ketsa. @wyssen_avalanche_control @10barrelbrewing @interwest_insurance
Episode 6.17 is πŸ†™. Sean Zimmerman-Wall sits down with @hectorsilvaperalta . Hector is an ACMG Apprentice Ski guide based in Chile, living the endless winter between Chile, Canada and Alaska. Héctor grew up in the mountains , close to portil
Episode 6.17 is πŸ†™. Sean Zimmerman-Wall sits down with @hectorsilvaperalta . Hector is an ACMG Apprentice Ski guide based in Chile, living the endless winter between Chile, Canada and Alaska. Héctor grew up in the mountains , close to portillo ski resort, where he started skiing at a very young age. His longtime commitment to the heli-ski, backcountry skiing, and avalanche industries has given him the opportunity to spend the last 6 years training in professional environments and continuing his professional development through mentorship initiatives in both British Columbia and Alaska. One of his primary focuses is further developing the avalanche and ski industry in Chile following the Canadian and US industry's best practices. Alongside other avalanche professionals in Chile, he is working to create a non-profit organization called Chile Avalanchas, that is aiming to save lives through avalanche education. Chile Avalanchas' ultimate mission is to facilitate avalanche education to the general public as well as build a platform for information exchange amongst recreational backcountry users and professionals in the Andes Range. Hector is also a professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Association and professional member of the American Avalanche Association. 🎡 by Ketsa. @wyssen_avalanche_control @10barrelbrewing @interwest_insurance
Episode 6.16 is πŸ†™. I sit down with Frank Carus. The (now) former director of the Mount Washington Avalanche center talks about his career and experiences working in the presidential range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. The MWAC is one of
Episode 6.16 is πŸ†™. I sit down with Frank Carus. The (now) former director of the Mount Washington Avalanche center talks about his career and experiences working in the presidential range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. The MWAC is one of two US National Forest Avalanche Centers that hold the responsibility of responding to rescues within their forecast area. Frank recounts a couple unfortunate avalanche accidents that have some lessons for us all. Music on this episode was created by Age Diamanté.
Episode 6.15 is πŸ†™. It’s time for another episode from the Austrian Association for Snow and Avalanches @die_oegsl . Guest hosts Matthias Walcher and Anna Heuberger chat with the “Wayne Gretzky of guiding” RUDI KRANABITTER - an Au
Episode 6.15 is πŸ†™. It’s time for another episode from the Austrian Association for Snow and Avalanches @die_oegsl . Guest hosts Matthias Walcher and Anna Heuberger chat with the “Wayne Gretzky of guiding” RUDI KRANABITTER - an Austrian mountain guide who spent many years working in Canada and became an honorary member of the ACMG, as well as ALBERT LEICHTFRIED, meteorologist, ex-pro ice climber, mountain guide and technical director of the Austrian mountain guides training program. What are the differences between Canada and Austria when it comes to snow and avalanche training and mentality? What can we learn from each other? @wyssen_avalanche_control @10barrelbrewing @interwest_insurance @die_oegsl 🎢: Ketsa Photo 1: AWS Tirol Photo 6: Hermann Erber
Ep. 6.14 is up!  Avalanche Control 101. Host @dom_baken sits down with Mark Vesely, @robb_andersen and Val Visotzky to discuss all things avalanche control.   These three avalanche professionals have been in the game for a long time an
Ep. 6.14 is up!  Avalanche Control 101. Host @dom_baken sits down with Mark Vesely, @robb_andersen and Val Visotzky to discuss all things avalanche control.   These three avalanche professionals have been in the game for a long time and have experience controlling avalanches at ski hills, for highways and in industry across Canada, NZ and South America.  The aim of the episode is to demystify some of the techniques and technology used in controlling avalanches and share some stories from along the way.  There’s a lot of info in this one – enjoy! photos @dom_baken #staytunedstaysafe @wyssen_avalanche_control @10barrelbrewing @interwest_insurance
This episode features Peter Barsevskis. Peter is a pro patroller at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and lives in Golden BC.  Peter is working through his Masters degree in Environmental Science at Thompson Rivers University.  His research is
This episode features Peter Barsevskis. Peter is a pro patroller at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and lives in Golden BC.  Peter is working through his Masters degree in Environmental Science at Thompson Rivers University.  His research is focused on snow and avalanche mechanics with a tool called the Blade Hardness Gauge.  Tune in to hear more about Peter’s project.  Music on todays ‘Sode by Ketsa. @wyssen_avalanche_control @10barrelbrewing @interwest_insurance #staytunedstaysafe
‘Sode 6.12 is πŸ†™ @kraemcneil interviews Liz Riggs Meder who is the recreation program director for @aiare_official. Liz shares with us some thoughts and advice around risk management instruction, the role of public health in avalanche educatio
‘Sode 6.12 is πŸ†™ @kraemcneil interviews Liz Riggs Meder who is the recreation program director for @aiare_official. Liz shares with us some thoughts and advice around risk management instruction, the role of public health in avalanche education and what that might look like in the future. We also dive into some important topics speaking to inclusion specific avalanche education. We hope you enjoy this episode! 🎡 by @agediamante @wyssen_avalanche_control @10barrelbrewing @interwest_insurance #knowsnow #knowbeforeyougo #staytunedstaysafe
Ep. 6.11 is up ☝️ In this episode @wesleylgregg sits down with @judsonawright. An Ontario transplant, Judson fell in love with showing others the incredible backcountry in his backyard. He started @kootenaybackcountry_guides with a mission to incr
Ep. 6.11 is up ☝️ In this episode @wesleylgregg sits down with @judsonawright. An Ontario transplant, Judson fell in love with showing others the incredible backcountry in his backyard. He started @kootenaybackcountry_guides with a mission to increase safety in the backcountry and help others get the most out of their winter backcountry adventures. Please enjoy! Find us on your favorite podcast streaming platform. #staytunedstaysafe #knowsnow #Avalanches #knowbeforeyougo #theavalanchehourpodcast #Avalanchecanada #americanavalancheassociation @wyssen_avalanche_control @10barrelbrewing @interwest_insurance
Happy New Year! This one got squeezed out a ‘lil early….In Episode 6.10, I sit down with Travis Feist. Travis is a pro observer for the Sierra Avalanche Center, longtime avalanche educator, ski guide, and former ski patroller. He split
Happy New Year! This one got squeezed out a ‘lil early….In Episode 6.10, I sit down with Travis Feist. Travis is a pro observer for the Sierra Avalanche Center, longtime avalanche educator, ski guide, and former ski patroller. He splits his time between his skis and his sled, and talks about how his approach to heading out for a day on his sled may differ from a day of ski touring. An all around great conversation that is rounded out with a story of a lesson learned by Travis. @wyssen_avalanche_control @10barrelbrewing @interwest_insurance
Episode 6.9 is πŸ†™ featuring @elatosuo. Eeva is an Associate Professor of Outdoor Studies at Alaska Pacific University where she gets to explore avalanche science with undergraduate students as well as engage in personal research projects. Eeva is al
Episode 6.9 is πŸ†™ featuring @elatosuo. Eeva is an Associate Professor of Outdoor Studies at Alaska Pacific University where she gets to explore avalanche science with undergraduate students as well as engage in personal research projects. Eeva is also a part time avalanche educator with Alaska Avalanche School teaching both rec and pro courses. Currently, Eeva serves as Education Trustee for the American Avalanche Association. Born and raised in Finland, she has called AK home for the last 17 years. Before moving up north, she sampled other mountain regions in North America. This included skiing Mount Baker on a huge snow year, ski patrolling in Colorado for five years, and teaching mountaineering courses in the North Cascades & the Coast Range for NOLS. With all the spare time, she volunteers with Alaska Mountain Rescue Group, trail runs wicked long distances, and drinks strong coffee.
Episode 6.8 is live 🀘Time for another look to the other side of the Atlantic- the Alps. This third episode by the Austrian Avalanche Association hosted by avalanche forecaster Matthias Walcher who sits down with @ari_tricomi 3x FWT tour winner alon
Episode 6.8 is live 🀘Time for another look to the other side of the Atlantic- the Alps. This third episode by the Austrian Avalanche Association hosted by avalanche forecaster Matthias Walcher who sits down with @ari_tricomi 3x FWT tour winner along with @kogsei FWT and Open Faces organizer. Tune in on your favourite streaming platform 😎 πŸ“Έ Tobias Zlu Haller, M. Knoll #staytunedstaysafe #knowsnow #Avalanches #knowbeforeyougo #theavalanchehourpodcast #Avalanchecanada #americanavalancheassociation @wyssen_avalanche_control @10barrelbrewing @interwest_insurance @freerideworldtour @openfacesfreeride
Episode 6.7 is πŸ†™ I caught up with @tomcarterglass at his home in Lake Tahoe earlier this fall. Tom shares some of his experiences and lessons learned in the mountains. From his early days climbing in the Yosemite valley to exploring snow capped mo
Episode 6.7 is πŸ†™ I caught up with @tomcarterglass at his home in Lake Tahoe earlier this fall. Tom shares some of his experiences and lessons learned in the mountains. From his early days climbing in the Yosemite valley to exploring snow capped mountains of the Sierra to 30 years of heli ski guiding in the Ruby Mountains, Tom has found joy in all of his adventures. You'll be sure to like this one. @wyssen_avalanche_control @10barrelbrewing @interwest_insurance #staytunedstaysafe #knowbeforeyougo #knowsnow Music by Age Diamante @agediamante
Ep. 6.6 is up ☝️ In this episode @dom_baken sits down with @winter_wren, Bree Stefanson, and @lisa.paulson.mtnguide. Dubbed the Avalanche Mamas, they talk about motherhood and parenting all while maintaining careers as avalanche workers. Please enjo
Ep. 6.6 is up ☝️ In this episode @dom_baken sits down with @winter_wren, Bree Stefanson, and @lisa.paulson.mtnguide. Dubbed the Avalanche Mamas, they talk about motherhood and parenting all while maintaining careers as avalanche workers. Please enjoy! Link in the bio or find us on your favourite podcast streaming platform. #staytunedstaysafe #knowsnow #Avalanches #knowbeforeyougo #theavalanchehourpodcast #Avalanchecanada #americanavalancheassociation @wyssen_avalanche_control @10barrelbrewing @interwest_insurance @acmg.ca
Episode 6.25 is up- and features Nikki Champion- an avalanche forecaster with the Utah Avalanche Center. Nikki grew up skiing on the icy hills of Michigan, but transitioned out west as quickly as possible. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering from M Episode 6.24 is πŸ†™ featuring Fred Alldredge. Fred is a lead guide for Ruby Mountain Heli Skiing, he is a helicopter and air tanker base manager for wildland fire incidents, he is a safety coordinator for Antartic Logistics and Expeditions, and he ha Welcome to the last episode for the season! Ep 6.23 @dom_baken sits down with founder, Graeme Marshall of the Adventure Toursim Leadership and Safety Academy (ATLAS) based out of Nelson, BC. They are joined by ex-students of the program Mitch Ryan Episode 6.22 hosted by Matthias Walcher is up and running! Spring is in full bloom but you are still thinking snow? You think a bike is best put to use to approach some late season ski touring this time of year? Perfect- because this podcast requires On this week's episode, we talk with Matt Entz @mattentzsnow, owner of Mountain Skillz alongside his wife Jesse in South Fork, Colorado (Wolf Creek). Matt specializes in off-trail technical mountain snowmobiling instruction and motorized avalanche ed Ep. 6.20 is up ☝️ In this episode @wesleylgregg sits down with @outsideventurespg Dave Merritt. Over the last 31 years he has been a SAR volunteer in northern BC, leading the winter response team. On top of that, he works for BC Parks managing thei ‘Sode 6.19 is πŸ†™ . In this episode, I have a great conversation with Brooke "Shiny" Edwards. Brooke talks about her career as a ski guide and avalanche educator...The good times and the challenging times. She reflects on what has b I sit down with Ian Reddell in this episode. Skiing Ian is what we call him. Ian is the Avalanche Mitigation Manager at Solitude Mountain Resort. I had the good fortune to work with Ian while I was ski patrolling at Solitude, and he has been a mentor Episode 6.17 is πŸ†™. Sean Zimmerman-Wall sits down with @hectorsilvaperalta . Hector is an ACMG Apprentice Ski guide based in Chile, living the endless winter between Chile, Canada and Alaska. Héctor grew up in the mountains , close to portil Episode 6.16 is πŸ†™. I sit down with Frank Carus. The (now) former director of the Mount Washington Avalanche center talks about his career and experiences working in the presidential range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. The MWAC is one of Episode 6.15 is πŸ†™. It’s time for another episode from the Austrian Association for Snow and Avalanches @die_oegsl . Guest hosts Matthias Walcher and Anna Heuberger chat with the “Wayne Gretzky of guiding” RUDI KRANABITTER - an Au Ep. 6.14 is up!  Avalanche Control 101. Host @dom_baken sits down with Mark Vesely, @robb_andersen and Val Visotzky to discuss all things avalanche control.   These three avalanche professionals have been in the game for a long time an This episode features Peter Barsevskis. Peter is a pro patroller at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and lives in Golden BC.  Peter is working through his Masters degree in Environmental Science at Thompson Rivers University.  His research is ‘Sode 6.12 is πŸ†™ @kraemcneil interviews Liz Riggs Meder who is the recreation program director for @aiare_official. Liz shares with us some thoughts and advice around risk management instruction, the role of public health in avalanche educatio Ep. 6.11 is up ☝️ In this episode @wesleylgregg sits down with @judsonawright. An Ontario transplant, Judson fell in love with showing others the incredible backcountry in his backyard. He started @kootenaybackcountry_guides with a mission to incr Happy New Year! This one got squeezed out a ‘lil early….In Episode 6.10, I sit down with Travis Feist. Travis is a pro observer for the Sierra Avalanche Center, longtime avalanche educator, ski guide, and former ski patroller. He split Episode 6.9 is πŸ†™ featuring @elatosuo. Eeva is an Associate Professor of Outdoor Studies at Alaska Pacific University where she gets to explore avalanche science with undergraduate students as well as engage in personal research projects. Eeva is al Episode 6.8 is live 🀘Time for another look to the other side of the Atlantic- the Alps. This third episode by the Austrian Avalanche Association hosted by avalanche forecaster Matthias Walcher who sits down with @ari_tricomi 3x FWT tour winner alon Episode 6.7 is πŸ†™ I caught up with @tomcarterglass at his home in Lake Tahoe earlier this fall. Tom shares some of his experiences and lessons learned in the mountains. From his early days climbing in the Yosemite valley to exploring snow capped mo Ep. 6.6 is up ☝️ In this episode @dom_baken sits down with @winter_wren, Bree Stefanson, and @lisa.paulson.mtnguide. Dubbed the Avalanche Mamas, they talk about motherhood and parenting all while maintaining careers as avalanche workers. Please enjo
 
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