The Avalanche Hour Podcast

In his first guest host session, Sean Zimmerman-Wall sits down with a member of Snowbird's Snow Safety Team, Chris Bremer, to talk about operational and personal risk tolerance, the state of avalanche education in North America, and how to not fall off ladders while using chainsaws or hanging Christmas lights. Music by Ketsa. www.ketsa.uk WNDR Alpine skis 10% off: FOWFFR10-4SZB7P Do note that if you order bindings with their skis, there's an automatic 10% ski & binding bundle discount that gets applied and overrides this friends and family one. So, if you are needing to order bindings with your skis, you will have to do so in a separate order unfortunately, otherwise you will only receive 10% off the skis. Good thing is shipping is free, so no additional cost there. HAGAN SKI MOUNTAINEERING 15% off with code: AvalancheHour15 https://alnk.to/6bNgvJb

At 5:52 PM on Tuesday, March 31st 2020, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake shook central Idaho and the surrounding area. The quake's epicenter was in the SAC Banner Summit zone, about 20 miles northwest of the town of Stanley. The earthquake occurred at the end of a major spring snowstorm that dropped 2-3 feet of new snow in the mountains adjacent to the earthquake. The avalanche danger was rated as HIGH on the day of the earthquake. (From the USFS Sawtooth Avalanche Center). In the wake of this unique event, we sat down with Scott Savage, Ben VandenBoss, and Chris Lundy- all forecasters at the Sawtooth Avalanche Center. We hear their accounts of this unique event. Enjoy! Music by Chris Kaplinski. If you are interested in being a guest host/contributor to the show, please send me an audio file telling me a bit about yourself, your experience in the snow and avalanche arena, why you want to get involved with the podcast, and your idea for an interview or topic of exploration. Email this file to theavalanchehourpodcast@gmail.com Get 10% off your next pair of WNDR ALPINE skis: WNDR Alpine skis 10% off: FOWFFR10-4SZB7P Do note that if you order bindings with their skis, there's an automatic 10% ski & binding bundle discount that gets applied and overrides this friends and family one. So, if you are needing to order bindings with your skis, you will have to do so in a separate order unfortunately, otherwise you will only receive 10% off the skis. Good thing is shipping is free, so no additional cost there.

In this episode, Kelly McNeil sits down with Duncan Lee. Duncan is a Lake Tahoe native, film maker, professional snowmobiler and avalanche educator. We talk about Duncan’s journey into the world of motorized avalanche education, group management techniques, strategies to address human factors, as well as, many other important topics! Music by Chris Kaplinski

Meet Kelly McNeil. Kelly's roots run deep in motorized winter recreation. She talks about her background, some parallels between her education and avalanche outreach efforts, and lets us know what she has on tap for her upcoming interviews. Thanks Kelly for your efforts in contributing to the podcast! Excited to hear your interviews to follow!

In this installment of The Avalanche Hour’s Third Thursday; I sit down on a Zoom call with James Minifie, owner/operator of Skookum Backcountry based out of the Yukon. He is also the lead field technician for the region with Avalanche Canada. Born and raised in the Rockies, James has lived in the mountains his entire life. His passion for the outdoors is infectious. He is a fully certified Association of Canadian Mountain Guides -Ski Guide, Hiking Guide and a Professional Member of the Canadian Avalanche Association. https://www.skookumbackcountry.com @skookumbackcountryyukon @avcanyukon Follow us on Instagram @theavalanchehour Follow our supporters on Instagram for up to date news from them. @TASBYMND @10barrelbrewing @interwest_insurance Resources on the socials @americanavalancheassociation @avalanchecanada The Avalanche Hour Savings WNDR Alpine skis 10% off: FOWFFR10-4SZB7P Do note that if you order bindings with their skis, there's an automatic 10% ski & binding bundle discount that gets applied and overrides this friends and family one. So, if you are needing to order bindings with your skis, you will have to do so in a separate order unfortunately, otherwise you will only receive 10% off the skis. Good thing is shipping is free, so no additional cost there. HAGAN SKI MOUNTAINEERING 15% off with code: AvalancheHour15 alnk.to/6bNgvJb SOCIAL CBD 20% OFF LINK: www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&…908357&pw=282549 Music by Chris Kaplinski

In this episode, we sit down with former nordic olympic ski racer turned avalanche forecaster- Wendy Wagner. Wendy is the director of the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center in Girdwood Alaska. She talks about some of the intricacies of the forecast center, its strengths, strategies, and goals. Music by Chris Kaplinski. Enjoy. WNDR Alpine skis 10% off: FOWFFR10-4SZB7P Do note that if you order bindings with their skis, there's an automatic 10% ski & binding bundle discount that gets applied and overrides this friends and family one. So, if you are needing to order bindings with your skis, you will have to do so in a separate order unfortunately, otherwise you will only receive 10% off the skis. Good thing is shipping is free, so no additional cost there. HAGAN SKI MOUNTAINEERING 15% off with code: AvalancheHour15 https://alnk.to/6bNgvJb SOCIAL CBD 20% OFF LINK: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=908357&pw=282549

In this bonus episode, I chat with Greg Johnson. Greg has a diverse background in the world of snow and avalanches from guiding, to public forecasting, to structural engineering and project management. Greg started 6 point engineering- based out of Nelson, BC. His focus is on avalanche hazard management amongst industry within BC, and it sounds like he stays busy! Music by Chris Kaplinski. WNDR Alpine skis 10% off: FOWFFR10-4SZB7P Do note that if you order bindings with their skis, there's an automatic 10% ski & binding bundle discount that gets applied and overrides this friends and family one. So, if you are needing to order bindings with your skis, you will have to do so in a separate order unfortunately, otherwise you will only receive 10% off the skis. Good thing is shipping is free, so no additional cost there. HAGAN SKI MOUNTAINEERING 15% off with code: AvalancheHour15 https://alnk.to/6bNgvJb SOCIAL CBD 20% OFF LINK: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=908357&pw=282549

On February 28, 2014, an avalanche was triggered on Mt. Jumbo- above the Rattlesnake neighborhood in Missoula, Montana. It destroyed a house, and buried 2 adults and a child. This episode is the perspective of three of the many first responders on the scene of this rescue. Music is written and performed by Chris Kaplinski. This episode was produced by Wes Gregg. WNDR Alpine skis 10% off: FOWFFR10-4SZB7P Do note that if you order bindings with their skis, there's an automatic 10% ski & binding bundle discount that gets applied and overrides this friends and family one. So, if you are needing to order bindings with your skis, you will have to do so in a separate order unfortunately, otherwise you will only receive 10% off the skis. Good thing is shipping is free, so no additional cost there. HAGAN SKI MOUNTAINEERING 15% off with code: AvalancheHour15 https://alnk.to/6bNgvJb SOCIAL CBD 20% OFF LINK: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=908357&pw=282549

In episode 5.17 Part 2 of The Avalanche Hour’s Third Thursday; Dom Baker continues his Zoom call with Grant Helgeson. Grant is a Senior Forecaster and Project Manager for Avalanche Canada who makes good decisions 99% of the time. If he’s not at work or playing in the hills, he’s probably lusting after fancy bikes or Google Earth skiing your favourite lines. Dom and Grant discuss his path into Avalanche forecasting and the challenges it presents in data sparse regions. There’s so much covered that we’ve broken the release into two parts. To find out more about Grant, or information about Avalanche canada head on over to: Avalanche.ca @avalanchecanada - Instagram While you’re there check out the latest forecast for your region Don’t forget to give us a follow on socials: @theavalanchehourpodcast Tag us in a post before March 15, 2021 and be entered in a draw for a Primo Snow and Avalanche ‘El-Profesional’ snow saw. #theavalanchehourpodcast Check out our latest deals: WNDR Alpine skis 10% off: FOWFFR10-4SZB7P Do note that if you order bindings with their skis, there's an automatic 10% ski & binding bundle discount that gets applied and overrides this friends and family one. So, if you are needing to order bindings with your skis, you will have to do so in a separate order unfortunately, otherwise you will only receive 10% off the skis. Good thing is shipping is free, so no additional cost there. HAGAN SKI MOUNTAINEERING 15% off with code: AvalancheHour15 https://alnk.to/6bNgvJb SOCIAL CBD 20% OFF LINK: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=908357&pw=282549 Theme music by: @chriskaplinski Episode produced by: @wesleylgregg Artwork by: Mike Tee

In episode 5.17 Part 1 of The Avalanche Hour’s Third Thursday; Dom Baker sits down for a Zoom call with Grant Helgeson. Grant is a Senior Forecaster and Project Manager for Avalanche Canada who makes good decisions 99% of the time. If he’s not at work or playing in the hills, he’s probably lusting after fancy bikes or Google Earth skiing your favourite lines. Dom and Grant discuss his path into Avalanche forecasting and the challenges it presents in data sparse regions. There’s so much covered that we’ve broken the release into two parts. To find out more about Grant, or information about Avalanche canada head on over to: Avalanche.ca @avalanchecanada - Instagram While you’re there check out the latest forecast for your region Don’t forget to give us a follow on socials: @theavalanchehourpodcast Tag us in a post before March 15, 2021 and be entered in a draw for a Primo Snow and Avalanche ‘El-Profesional’ snow saw. #theavalanchehourpodcast Check out our latest deals: WNDR Alpine skis 10% off: FOWFFR10-4SZB7P Do note that if you order bindings with their skis, there's an automatic 10% ski & binding bundle discount that gets applied and overrides this friends and family one. So, if you are needing to order bindings with your skis, you will have to do so in a separate order unfortunately, otherwise you will only receive 10% off the skis. Good thing is shipping is free, so no additional cost there. HAGAN SKI MOUNTAINEERING 15% off with code: AvalancheHour15 https://alnk.to/6bNgvJb SOCIAL CBD 20% OFF LINK: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=908357&pw=282549 Theme music by: @chriskaplinski Episode produced by: @wesleylgregg Artwork by: Mike Tee