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The Avalanche Hour Podcast

8.21 Jayson Simons Jones

Mar 8, 2024
The podcast discusses Jayson Simons-Jones's career as a mountain guide and avalanche educator. They delve into group communication tactics in the backcountry, his new role with the American Avalanche Association, and nuggets of wisdom from his experiences. The conversation also touches on the importance of accurate data in avalanche education and the challenges of risk assessment in ski mountaineering.
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Quick takeaways

  • Attention to minor details crucial in avalanche safety despite stability tests results.
  • Value of diverse experiences and lifelong learning in guiding and education.

Deep dives

Jason Simon's Jones Discusses a Near Miss Avalanche Incident

During a backcountry skiing incident, wet grains on a north aspect triggered a large avalanche that went 2,000 feet down the slope. Despite stability tests not showing much reactivity, the avalanche was caused by the wet grains releasing unexpectedly. This event underscored the significance of paying attention to even minor details due to the unpredictable nature of avalanches.

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