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The Avalanche Hour Podcast

The Avalanche Hour

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00:48:39

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Episode 5.33 Kevin Hjertaas

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2021/05/20

In this instalment of The Avalanche Hour’s Third Thursday; I sit down on a Zoom call with self proclaimed ski bum, Kevin Hjertaas. Kevin had a short, unremarkable career as a ski patroller and a stint as a middling professional skier. He was a passable ski coach for a time and a tolerable ski journalist some years ago. In a completely predictable move, he became a ski guide and started M-T-N Guiding. Is how Kevin describes himself in a very humble manner. A quick google search of him shows that he

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01:08:39

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Episode 5.32 Kelly...

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2021/05/17

In episode 5.32, Kelly McNeil interviews Matt Schebaum and Will Mook of The Mountain Riding Lab. They share their experience as snowmobile guides, avalanche instructors and business owners. We talk about the specifics of motorized avalanche education and outreach. Will and Matt are fun, energetic, and amazing individuals who are educating many snowmobilers each year. Those two are making a huge impact in the motorized world of avalanche education! We hope you enjoy this episode! Music by

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01:18:48

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Episode 5.31 Jonathan Preuss

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2021/05/13

'Sode 5.31 features Jonathan Preuss, a ski guide from the Sun Valley Idaho area. JP recounts an experience of being caught in an avalanche in the Lost River Range in Idaho on April 13th, 2019. He and his partner were attempting to ski 9 peaks above 12,000 feet in a single push when the avalanche occurred. JP's thoughtful reflections of what happened leading up to, throughout, and after the accident have many lessons we can all learn from. Follow along with pictures and maps on JP's blog here:

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00:56:56

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Ep5.30 Dom Baker...

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2021/05/04

In this episode Dom Baker has an amazing chat with Brad White. A fully-certified IFMGA / ACMG Mountain Guide with over 35 years of experience in the avalanche and mountain safety industry. He recently retired from a career with Parks Canada as a Visitor Safety Specialist with responsibilities for mountain rescue and avalanche forecasting in Banff, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks. Brad is a senior professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Association and has taught over 50 advanced avalanche

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01:25:57

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Episode 5.29 Michael Ackerman

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2021/05/01

'Sode 5.29 features Michael Ackerman who is the Deputy Director of the Silverton Avalanche School. We recorded this episode before the snow started to fly in the fall. Ack and I chat about his career path, how SAS planned to tackle the challenges posed by a global pandemic, some of the ways SAS has evolved and continues to evolve, and his hopes for a bright future for all backcountry users. Enjoy! Music by Ketsa

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00:45:51

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Episode 5.28 Kelly...

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2021/04/27

Jeff Hambleton is dropping some great knowledge on episode 5.28. Jeff is the AIARE Motorized Program Manager and works with avalanche professionals from around the world and across multiple disciplines. Jeff spends his time building avalanche education tools and training new generations of avalanche professionals. Jeff talks about his venture into motorized avalanche education, the process AIARE has embarked on over the past few years to develop and deliver a motorized specific curriculum, and how

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00:57:30

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Episode 5.27 Anne St. Claire

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2021/04/20

In this episode, we sit down with Annes St. Claire. Anne is a researcher and practitioner who works as an avalanche forecaster and educator. She has a foot on either side of the US/Canadian border so to speak as she is from the states but has continued her higher education in Canada as well as works as an avalanche forecaster in Revelstoke. We chat about her development as an avalanche professional and her Master's degree research involving a survey that is hoping to help forecast centers

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00:56:00

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Episode 5.26 Kim Vinet

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2021/04/15

In this episode of the Third Thursday Wes Gregg sits down with Kim Vinet who is a CSGA Ski Guide, Professional Skier and Earth Scientist. Freeride skiing launched Kim into the world of backcountry skiing and education back in 2010. After a brief introduction to ski guiding professionally, Kim was involved in an avalanche fatality that changed the course of all 3 of her careers. 7 years later, after a lot of therapy and continued education and certification, Kim is a full time ski guide at Mike

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00:50:04

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Episode 5.25 Matthias...

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2021/04/12

At the beginning of 2021, two incidents occurred in the eastern part of the European Alps where mountain rescuers were caught by hangfire avalanches during ongoing rescue operations. In this episode, Matthias Walcher interviews two people directly involved, who shed light on the circumstances of the accidents and share the lessons learned: Matthias Schilchegger is a mountain rescue leader in Obertauern (Austria) and Manca Volk Bahun is a snow scientist and avalanche forecaster based in Trzic,

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01:09:50

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Episode 5.24 SZW...

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2021/04/05

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

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00:58:19

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Episode 5.23 This Day In...

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2021/03/31

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

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01:01:29

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Episode 5.22 Kelly...

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2021/03/24

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

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00:13:42

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Guest Host Intro: Kelly...

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2021/03/23

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!

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00:45:45

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Episode 5.21 James Minifie

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2021/03/18

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

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00:59:14

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Episode 5.20 Wendy Wagner

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2021/03/15

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

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01:09:20

The Avalanche Hour Podcast BONUS Episode 5.19 Greg...

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2021/03/11

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

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00:55:55

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Episode 5.18 Mt. Jumbo...

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2021/03/01

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

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00:53:13

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Episode 5.17 Pt.2 Grant...

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2021/02/25

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

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00:54:43

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Episode 5.17 Pt.1 Grant...

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2021/02/25

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

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00:11:34

Guest Host Introduction: Dominic Baker

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2021/02/23

Please welcome Dominic Baker to The Avalanche Hour Podcast Guest Host rotation. Dom is from Nelson, BC. He has worked as a ski patroller and forecaster for Whitewater Ski Resort. He has taught the Canadian Avalanche Association Operations Level 1 courses, and he currently works for the BC Ministry of Transportation. He brings a wealth and diversity of experience to the team, and we are glad he is working with us. Tune in to his first two part episode (5.17) where he interviews Grant Helgeson.

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