The Avalanche Hour Podcast

Slabs and Sluffs: March in Review

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our sixth installment of Slabs ‘n Sluff with  your hosts Sara Boilen and Dom Baker! Sara and Dom discuss the joy of powder turns in low...

The Human Factor Hack: Getting Mindful with Sasha Dingle

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Summary of the Conversation: -Exploring the societal pressures as human factor on professional athletes-Sasha shares how she balances decision making...

Talking Mountain Cirque: Perspectives and Lessons after 34 years

16 Mar 2026

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Join us in giving a warm welcome to Lynne Wolfe for her first official episode as a host with the Avalanche Hour Podcast as she shares a thoughtful an...

Talking Mountain Cirque: Perspectives and Lessons after 34 years

15 Mar 2026

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Join us in giving a warm welcome to Lynne Wolfe for her first official episode as a host with the Avalanche Hour Podcast as she shares a thoughtful an...

Stronger Together: Building Intuitive Expertise Where Mountain Miles Meet Mental Miles

03 Mar 2026

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Science and experience-built intuition are a composite - they are stronger together than they are separate, especially when we start to see things tha...

Slabs 'n Sluffs - February in Review

28 Feb 2026

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Join us for our fifth installment of Slabs ‘n Sluff with Sara Boilen and the return of co-host, Dom Baker! Sara and Dom discuss hazard forecasting a...

Looking Back and How to Look Forward with Dan Abrams

19 Feb 2026

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Caleb Merrill is back to interview Dan Abrams for a reflective conversation on a tragic avalanche accident. Tune in for a conversation that stems from...

Leadership and Culture in the Avalanche Industry

15 Feb 2026

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Our next episode is out! Joe Stock sits down with Mik Dalpes for a conversation centered around leadership and culture in the avalanche industry. Mik ...

Hot Takes and Friendtorship with Moxie Mountain Guides

07 Feb 2026

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Be More Selective, Not More Careful: Hot Takes from the Avalanche Industry Interview Highlights:- A terrain-first avalanche education reset: clear la...

The Art of the Debrief: How to Add Expertise to Our Experiences: Sean Zimmerman- Wall x Sara Boilen x Ian McCammon

01 Feb 2026

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Interview Highlights: - Coming home each day is always the goal, and debriefing seems to be a helpful tool in adding expertise to our experience. - ...

Slabs 'n Sluffs - January in Review

28 Jan 2026

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Join us for our fourth installment of Slabs ‘n Sluff with Sara Boilen and guest co-host, Sean Zimmerman-Wall! Sara and Sean review January and take ...

Avalanche Science Beyond the Snowpack: An Interview with Pascal Haegeli

22 Jan 2026

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Pascal Haegeli’s career path is anything but conventional. After completing his Master’s degree in Switzerland, he moved to Canada in the mid-1990...

Joe Stock x Luc Mehl

15 Jan 2026

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Science is what we do to keep from lying to ourselves: A conversation with Bruce Jamieson, Karl Birkeland, and Joe Stock

01 Jan 2026

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“Science is What We Do to Keep from Lying to Ourselves” ~ Richard Feynman. In this conversation, Bruce Jamieson is back to interview Dr. Karl Bir...

State of The Snowpack: Bridging The Knowledge Gap between Pros and the Public.

24 Dec 2025

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Morgan Dinsdale is a professional ski guide, writer, holistic nutritionist and the Founder and Executive Director of the State of the Snowpack, a publ...

Snow, Science, and Surprises with Jürg Schweizer

15 Dec 2025

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In this episode, Matthias Walcher sits down with Jürg Schweizer for a deep dive on a career focused on snow science. Jürg Schweizer studied environ...

Remembering Judson Wright - The Joy of Second Hand Stoke

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In memory of Judson Wright, this is a special re-airing of a Season 6 interview with him. Judson was a father and a husband first, and the founder an...

After the Slide: Life, Loss, and Living in the Mountains

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This panel discussion was part of the Bend Snow & Avalanche Workshop (BendSAW), hosted by the Central Oregon Avalanche Center and originally recor...

Slabs 'n Sluff - November in Review: Building Community

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Highlights:- A wide ranging conversation touching on community, connection, loss, grief and decision making.- Field updates from Snow and Aval...

Jake Hutchinson x Rescue Roundup

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do all heroes really wear capes? No, and the professionals who specialize in avalanche rescue never would - although they often wear red...sans tights...

Wendy’s Wisdom: A Tribute to Wendy Wagner

16 Nov 2025

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In loving memory of a legend from our community, we dedicate this episode to you, Wendy. From Wendy's family: '“I don’t get tired, I go ha...

Industry Update with the American Avalanche Association and the Canadian Avalanche Association

07 Nov 2025

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Our November episode special is out now! Caleb Merrill sits down with Jayne Thompson Nolan with the American Avalanche Association (‘The A3’) and ...

Kim Vinet x Johanna Wagstaffe - From Jet Streams to Snowpack Dreams, Forecasting Weather in the Mountains

01 Nov 2025

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In Episode 10.4, Kim Vinet sits down with Johanna Wagstaffe for a conversation about the weather! Tune in for a great episode as two friends get toget...

Slabs 'n Sluff - October in Review: Getting Ready for the Winter Season

29 Oct 2025

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In the second installment of our monthly Slabs & Sluff series, hosts Sara Boilen and Dom Baker dig into some particularly striking nuggets from th...

Jake Hutchinson x Tom Kimbrough - Conversations with Maestro

23 Oct 2025

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In Episode 10.3, Jake Hutchinson sits down with Tom Kimbrough to bring us our first Bio of a Legend this season. Roshi is the Japanese word for “ze...

Dr. Bruce Jamieson x Dr. Scott Thumlert: Merging Theory and Practice

15 Oct 2025

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Bruce Jamieson’s interview with Scott Thumlert revolves around Scott’s career in avalanche research, guiding, as well as planning and engineering....

A Lifetime of Lessons with Kirk Mauthner

01 Oct 2025

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In the first episode of Season 10, Dom Baker sits down with Kirk Mauthner. Kirk shares his journey from a childhood in the Columbia Valley to becoming...

Season 10 Opener: A Decade of Digging Deeper

26 Sep 2025

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Tune in to hear what we have in store for Season 10 of The Avalanche Hour Podcast . This podcast is made possible through industry support: Thank you...

Building on 23 years of TAR with Lynne Wolfe

15 Jun 2025

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The story goes that a young Lynne Wolfe persuaded Blase Reardon to get involved as The Avalanche Review's Assistant Editor many years ago. Lynne w...

Becoming the Partner You Seek with Mark Smiley

01 Jun 2025

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🎧 Episode Summary:Spring is here, and with the avy-ed season wrapped up in Colorado, Jason sits down with renowned mountain guide and educator Mark...

Keeping your sense of wonder about the snow with Janet Kellam

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this knowledge-packed episode, Brooke Maushund sits down with Janet Kellam, who received the American Avalanche Association Bernie Kingery Award fo...

Will Gadd: Stay Stoked and Stay Alive

01 May 2025

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In this episode, Dom Baker sits down with the legendary mountain athlete Will Gadd, a pioneering ice climber, paddler and paraglider.  Will has estab...

Fabiano Monti: Protecting Italy's highest village

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

European Hosts Matthias Walcher and Christoph Mitterer bring you a conversation with Fabiano Monti. Fabi is an Avalanche Forecaster, Ski Instructor, a...

The Ascending Spiral of Mentorship with Nina Marienthal

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview:In this compelling episode, Brooke sits down with Nina Marienthal, Lead Guide at Beartooth Powder Guides (BPG)  in Cooke City, Monta...

Therapy for the Soul: A Beginner’s Toolbox into Navigating Grief, Trauma, and Loss

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Therapy for the Soul: A Beginner’s Toolbox into Navigating Grief, Trauma, and LossGuest:Jenny Fiebig – Licensed Professional Counselor, IFS Traine...

That's What She Said....Sara Interviews Andrea Mannberg

28 Mar 2025

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In this episode, Sara Boilen interviews Andrea Manberg. Andrea is an economist and researcher who spends her time thinking about human behavior, decis...

The Doctor is In: Dr. Christopher Van Tilburg

15 Mar 2025

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In this episode, Caleb sits down with Dr. Christopher Van Tilburg of Hood River, Oregon. Van Tilburg is an American physician and author specializing ...

Humility in the Face of Historic Uncertainty: Becs Hodgetts

01 Mar 2025

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Sean Zimmerman-Wall steps in front of the mic to bring you another great interview with Rebecca “Becs” Hodgetts. Becs began ski patrolling in the ...

Reading the Signs: Avalanche Risk and Decision-Making with Ian McCammon

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ian McCammon, often considered the godfather of human factors in avalanche education, has a unique background with a foot in scientific research and a...

Coloring with all the Crayons: A3's Professional Education Manager Jen Reddy

15 Feb 2025

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Jen Reddy is a total low-key badass who sat down with Caleb for a great conversation about her work with Teton County Search and Rescue and the Americ...

Deep Slabs and Decision-Making – A Legacy of Safety with Chris Stethem and Grant Statham (Part 2)

01 Feb 2025

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Episode Overview In this second part of their conversation, Chris Stethem and Grant Statham dig deeper into the evolving world of avalanche safety, fo...

Deep Snow, Deeper Lessons – The Origins of Avalanche Safety with Chris Stethem and Grant Statham (Part 1)

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview In this first part of a two-episode series, The Avalanche Hour Podcast features an in-depth conversation with avalanche industry le...

From Horses to Horizons: Liz King’s Avalanche Education Journey

15 Jan 2025

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Episode Overview In this engaging episode, host Jason Antin dives into a captivating conversation with Liz King, a renowned leader in avalanche educat...

Layers of Life and Learning: Lessons from the Mountains with Josh Hirshberg

02 Jan 2025

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In this compelling episode, Brooke sits down with Josh Hirshberg, a veteran avalanche forecaster and educator with nearly two decades of experience in...

Fat skis are a risk management tool and other Goldie Nuggets: Sara Boilen x Larry Goldie

26 Dec 2024

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In this episode of the Avalanche Hour Podcast, host Dr. Sara Boilen interviews Larry Goldie.  Larry is an IFMGA licensed mountain guide and co-owner/...

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast: Karin Pocock

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features an interview with Karin Pocock. Karin Pocock shares her journey in the avalanche industry, discussing her experiences in both Ca...

Winter Weather Forecasting with Joel Gratz and OpenSnow

08 Dec 2024

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In this episode of the Avalanche Hour podcast, Caleb speaks with meteorologist Joel Gratz- founder of Open Snow, about the importance of weather forec...

The Why of Adventure and The Adventure of Why: Shiny x Ken Wylie

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ken Wylie is a Human Hazard Management innovator, formerly an IFMGA guide, and author of the book Buried.  Ken’s company, Archetypal, provides high...

7 Irons in 6 Fires: Jake Hutchinson x Gabrielle Antonioli

22 Nov 2024

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In this episode of the Avalanche Hour, host Jake Hutchinson sits down with Gabrielle Antonioli, a forecaster for the Bridger Teton Avalanche Center an...

Talking to the Mountain: Jason Antin x Vince Anderson

15 Nov 2024

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In this episode guest host Jason Antin sits down with Vince Anderson.  Vince shares his journey from growing up in Golden, Colorado, to becoming a pr...

A ski on either side of the border with Evan Stevens

01 Nov 2024

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We start this episode with Jayne Thompson-Nolan stopping by to give us an update from the American Avalanche Association (A3). She highlights some of ...

Bridging Mountains and Minds: Sean Zimmerman-Wall x Jess Shade

24 Oct 2024

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In this episode of The Avalanche Hour, host Sean welcomes special guest Jess Shade. A high-altitude ski mountaineer, queer woman, and licensed Clinica...

Fear and Coping in Alaska: Sara Boilen x Cody Townsend

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 9.2: Dr. Sara Boilen Interviews Cody Townsend. Cody Townsend discusses The Fifty Project , a web series documenting his attempt to climb and...

Staying inside the guardrails with Jeff Banks of Aspect Avy

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fall is here and winter is right around the corner! Welcome back to Season 9 of The Avalanche Hour Podcast. In today's episode, Caleb sits down with ...

8.30 Mike Peterson

24 Jun 2024

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In the last episode of Season 8, I sit down with Mike Peterson. Mike is an engineer and avid backcountry splitboarder who lives in Salt Lake City. H...

8.29 Unique Summer Careers - Kevin Armstrong and Eric Chevalier

07 Jun 2024

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Episode 8.29 Unique Summer Careers The Northern Hemisphere winter is over and avy pros are returning to summer jobs. For many, this is forest firef...

EP 8.28 Mountain Safety Collective - Australia

15 May 2024

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In this installment of The Avalanche Hour Podcast; Wes Gregg sits down for a conversation with Australian Ski Guide, Forecaster and Educator, Kyle Boy...

8.27 Colin Zacharias

26 Apr 2024

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In this episode, we chat with long time industry professional Colin Zacharias. Colin has spent over 40 years working in the snow, avalanche, guiding,...

8.26 - JOSSLINE, ELLEN, AND MIKE

15 Apr 2024

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EPISODE 8.26 On today’s episode join us as Ellen Bradley and Jossline Jackson share their personal and poignant connections to their indigenous root...

8.25 Manuel Genswein

08 Apr 2024

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In this episode our European contributors, Matthias Walcher and Christoph Mitterer from @ÖGSL, interview Snow Scientists, and current intern at @ÖGS...

8.24 David Lovejoy

01 Apr 2024

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In this episode, Harry Keane interviews one of his mentors, David Lovejoy. We introduce Harry, then turn the mic over to David as he talks about some...

8.23 John Buffery

21 Mar 2024

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Episode 8.23 John “Buff” Buffery John “Buff” Buffery has had a long and diverse career in avalanche and mountain risk management, spending t...

8.22 Ethan Greene

18 Mar 2024

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In this episode, Caleb sits down with Ethan Greene, Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. It is the CAIC’s 50th anniversary this y...

Remembering Matt Primomo and a call to action for Nick Burks

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a rough week. I hope you can smile while remembering Matt Primomo through listening to our interview from a few years ago. We lost anoth...

8.21 Jayson Simons Jones

08 Mar 2024

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In this episode, Caleb sits down with Jayson Simons-Jones. We chat about Jayson's career as an IFMGA Mountain Guide, a guide service owner, an avalan...

8.20 Mentorship and Community Building

01 Mar 2024

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Ep 8.20 Mentorship and community building What is mentorship? How does it strengthen a community? Is mentorship even the right word? Let’s dive...

8.19 Blase Reardon

23 Feb 2024

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In this episode, Caleb sits down with forecaster Blase Reardon. Blase talks about his experiences public avalanche forecasting at the Sawtooth Avalan...

8.18 John Littleton

15 Feb 2024

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In this episode, Sean Zimmerman-Wall sits down with John Littleton. John's passion is teaching people about snow science and how to travel safely in ...

8.17 Chris "Sunshine" Edwards

11 Feb 2024

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Sunshine is a certified ski guide, avalanche educator, river guide, father, and husband who currently lives in Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley. He tal...

8.16 Tele Mike

01 Feb 2024

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EPISODE 8.16 Experience a unique adventure in this episode as Tele Mike and Brooke take us from the exhilarating rush of heated side-by-sides to the ...

8.15 Martin Heuberger

24 Jan 2024

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EPISODE 8.15 Martin Heuberger and daughter Anna(featured in episode 6.15) joins Matthias for an in-depth conversation. They explore the journey of t...

8.14 Josh Jespersen

15 Jan 2024

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In this episode, I sit down with Josh Jespersen. Josh is the deputy director of operations at the Silverton Avalanche School, an IFMGA guide, and a f...

8.13 William Sherman - Safeback

08 Jan 2024

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In this episode, we start the hour by chatting with Joel Gratz, head meteorologist and founder of OpenSnow. Joel tells us why he started OpenSnow and...

8.12 Devin Gaan

01 Jan 2024

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EPISODE 8.12 Devin Gaan In this episode, Brooke sits down with Devin Gaan who uses the pronouns she/her/they/them. She is a Hong Konger, trans, quee...

8.11 Chris Rubens

28 Dec 2023

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In this installment of The Avalanche Hour Podcast; Wes Gregg has a chat with ski film legend, farmer, and father Chris Rubens. Rubens has been a glob...

8.10 Emilie Drinkwater

15 Dec 2023

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In this episode, host Sean Zimmerman-Wall sits down with Emilie Drinkwater. Emilie is an AMGA/IFMGA Mountain Guide based in Salt Lake City, Utah but ...

8.9 Katie Warren

08 Dec 2023

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Caleb starts out this episode catching up with Jayne Thompson-Nolan, the Executive Director of the American Avalanche Association. She lets us know a...

8.8 Jon Ferrian

01 Dec 2023

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Caleb sits down with Jon Ferrian. Jon loves to snowmobile. He has been riding his whole life and has a strong passion for spreading the word about b...

8.7 - Sobriety And The Mountains

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether we are celebrating, processing, or grieving an event in the mountains, many of us reach for a drink to help us along the way. Alcohol is stee...

8.6 Mike Douglas

15 Nov 2023

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Known as the ‘Godfather Of Freeskiing’, Mike Douglas is consistently listed by media outlets as one of the most influential skiers of all time. He...

8.5 Rob Coppolillo

08 Nov 2023

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In this episode, Caleb sits down with Rob Coppolillo. Rob is an IFMGA guide, avalanche educator, and author of The Ski Guide Manual (among other titl...

8.4 Eirik Sharp Part 2

01 Nov 2023

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Part 2 of Caleb Merril and Dom Baker’s conversation with Eirik Sharp – the President of the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA). In part 2 Eiri...

8.4 Eirik Sharp Part 1

01 Nov 2023

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Caleb Merril and Dom Baker are joined by Eirik Sharp – the President of the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA). CAA is the professional organizat...

8.3 Dr. Sara Boilen

26 Oct 2023

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In this episode, Dr. Sara Boilen sits down with Caleb to discuss the broad topic of human factors. We explore the concept that acknowledgment and awa...

8.2 Peter Bilous

15 Oct 2023

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Today's episode features Peter Bilous. Peter is a yankee who resides in Wanaka, New Zealand. He has spent 70-plus seasons playing and working in the...

8.1 Ken Wylie

01 Oct 2023

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It’s the season opener of the podcast…Welcome back! In this episode, Caleb sits down with Ken Wylie. Ken is an IFMGA guide who works extensively...

7.23 Gary Kuehn and Ian Snape plus Kevin Grove on ISSW 2023

07 Jun 2023

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As Season 7 of the podcast comes to an end, this episode is a bit of a smorgasbord of guests. First we hear from Dara Miles who reached out after hea...

7.22 Melis Coady

15 May 2023

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In today's episode, we're thrilled to host Melis Coady, who has just triumphantly wrapped up her 7th season as the executive director of the Alaska Av...

7.21 Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale

01 May 2023

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In this episode, we explore the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES). We speak to Grant Statham, who developed ATES while working for Parks Canada....

7.20 Chic Scott

15 Apr 2023

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EPISODE 7.20 Chic Scott is a renowned mountain adventurer, guide, and author who has been exploring high places for over 50 years. Born in Calgary in...

7.19 Kate Koons

01 Apr 2023

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On today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kate Koons, a highly respected professional in the Avalanche industry. Kate is a resident of...

7.18 Iain Stewart-Patterson

15 Mar 2023

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On today's show, we're joined by Iain Stewart-Patterson. He is a Professor Emeritus and was one of the founding members of the Adventure Studies Depar...

Episode 7.17 Kim Vinet and Sydney Badger

01 Mar 2023

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Join guest host, Brooke “Shiny” Edwards in an intimate conversation exploring the literacy of loss through the different lenses of nervous system ...

7.16 Dr. Bruce Jaimeson

15 Feb 2023

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In this instalment of The Avalanche Hour Podcast; Dom Baker interviews the legendary Dr. Bruce Jaimeson. Bruce has been working with avalanches for o...

7.15 Dallas Glass

01 Feb 2023

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In this episode, Caleb sits down with Dallas Glass, Deputy Director of the Northwest Avalanche Center. Somebody get him a badge! Dallas talks about ...

7.14 Erin Tierney - What and Who is the CSGA?

28 Jan 2023

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In this installment of The Avalanche Hour Podcast; Wes Gregg interviews Erin Tierney the President of the CSGA as the second installment of the 'Who i...

7.13 Mike Adolph - What and Who is the ACMG?

26 Jan 2023

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In this episode, Wes Gregg has a chat with ACMG Technical Director, Mike Adolph. This conversation is based on the concept of providing listeners an ...

7.12 Simon Trautman

15 Jan 2023

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Simon Trautman grew up running around in hay fields outside of Lander, Wyoming. Following a stint as a US Navy Corpsman, he earned a BS in Geology at ...

7.11 Brooke Edwards Interviews Jenna Malone

01 Jan 2023

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Jenna works at Alta as a part time ski patroller, at Powderbird Heli Skiing as a tailguide, and as an instructor for the American Avalanche Institute....

7.10 Propagation Labs: Joe Trovato & Garrett Harmsen

27 Dec 2022

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Episode 7.10 In Episode 7.10, I sit down with Garrett and Joe from Propagation Labs. Propagation Labs carries the torch of the work that these two h...