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The Avalanche Hour Podcast

The Avalanche Hour

Podcast by Caleb Merrill

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01:03:40

Keeping your sense of wonder about the snow with...

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2025/05/15

In this knowledge-packed episode, Brooke Maushund sits down with Janet Kellam, who received the American Avalanche Association Bernie Kingery Award for lifetime achievement at ISSW in 2023 after serving as the former Director of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center, President of the American Avalanche Association's board, and being involved in the early days of the USFS National Avalanche Center. She was also the first woman licensed ski guide in Idaho, the first woman president of A3, and the first

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01:48:32

Will Gadd: Stay Stoked and Stay Alive

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2025/05/01

In this episode, Dom Baker sits down with the legendary mountain athlete Will Gadd, a pioneering ice climber, paddler and paraglider. Will has established some of the hardest mixed ice climbing lines in the world, set the world distance record for paragliding, and then beaten it, kayaked down dozens of first descents across North America, not to mention soloed the first one- day ascent of Canada’s Mt.Robson. Will has rigorously prepared for and completed high complexity adventures all over the

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01:04:59

Fabiano Monti: Protecting Italy's highest village

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2025/04/24

European Hosts Matthias Walcher and Christoph Mitterer bring you a conversation with Fabiano Monti. Fabi is an Avalanche Forecaster, Ski Instructor, and Environmental Scientist based in Livigno, Italy. He holds a Master's degree and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the University of Insubria, with specialized research conducted at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) in Switzerland. His doctoral research focused on modeling snowpack stability for avalanche forecasting.In

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00:55:17

The Ascending Spiral of Mentorship with Nina Marienthal

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2025/04/15

Episode Overview:In this compelling episode, Brooke sits down with Nina Marienthal, Lead Guide at Beartooth Powder Guides (BPG) in Cooke City, Montana, where she landed after starting her career heli-guiding in Alaska. After growing up the daughter of a heli-ski guide and ski instructor—doing her homework at the helibase every spring in Alaska while her parents were out in the snow—it only makes sense that Nina went on to become one of the youngest people to be an AMGA Certified Ski

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01:06:54

Therapy for the Soul: A Beginner’s Toolbox into...

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2025/04/01

Therapy for the Soul: A Beginner’s Toolbox into Navigating Grief, Trauma, and LossGuest:Jenny Fiebig – Licensed Professional Counselor, IFS Trainer, Outdoor Trauma SpecialistHost:Brooke “Shiny” EdwardsRecording Date:December 4th, 2024Episode Summary:In this deeply insightful episode of The Avalanche Hour Podcast, host Brooke “Shiny” Edwards sits down with Jenny Fiebig, a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma related to outdoor accidents. Jenny shares her journey from outdoor

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01:15:32

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

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2025/03/28

In this episode, Sara Boilen interviews Andrea Manberg. Andrea is an economist and researcher who spends her time thinking about human behavior, decision-making, and risk in avalanche terrain. Having survived a pretty brutal avalanche herself, Andrea is passionate about understanding what motivates us toward risk and how we position ourselves to enjoy our pursuits while staying as safe as we want to. She presented at ISSW on her paper, Is it a man’s world? Gendered professional experiences in snow

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00:59:01

The Doctor is In: Dr. Christopher Van Tilburg

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2025/03/15

In this episode, Caleb sits down with Dr. Christopher Van Tilburg of Hood River, Oregon. Van Tilburg is an American physician and author specializing in emergency, wilderness, travel, environmental, occupational, and public health medicine. He is author of 11 books on outdoor recreation, wilderness medicine, and international travel, including three memoirs on mountain rescue, including Crisis on Mount Hood: Stories from 100 years of Mountain Rescue, forthcoming May 2025Van Tilburg is on staff at

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01:15:59

Humility in the Face of Historic Uncertainty: Becs...

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2025/03/01

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 mid-1990s on Mt Ruapehu, a volcano in the central plateau of New Zealand’s North Island. She went on to work at other resorts in New Zealand, Canada, and the US. She worked 12 years at Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, first as an avalanche technician and later as Assistant Ski Patrol Director. She joined the Colorado Avalanche Information Center in 2013 and

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01:18:36

Reading the Signs: Avalanche Risk and Decision-Making...

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2025/02/20

Ian McCammon, often considered the godfather of human factors in avalanche education, has a unique background with a foot in scientific research and another in backcountry exploration. With formal training in physics, materials science, and engineering, Ian started in R&D before becoming deeply involved in avalanche education in the 1990s. Following the loss of his friend Steve Carruthers in an avalanche, he was driven to study how experienced individuals make fatal decisions despite knowing

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01:01:26

Coloring with all the Crayons: A3's Professional...

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2025/02/15

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 American Avalanche Association. Jen is tasked with overseeing the guidance of the professional training program amongst participating providers within the US. Jen and Caleb talk about her early years of backcountry skiing, a close call, and some influences that urged her to get involved as a volunteer with Teton County Search and Rescue. They discuss some of

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01:17:39

Deep Slabs and Decision-Making – A Legacy of Safety...

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2025/02/01

Episode OverviewIn this second part of their conversation, Chris Stethem and Grant Statham dig deeper into the evolving world of avalanche safety, focusing on how decision-making frameworks and advanced communication practices have reshaped the industry. They begin by exploring the development of InfoEx, reflecting on how the system has grown over time and identifying areas for potential improvement. This discussion naturally segues into Chris’s early days as an avalanche consultant, laying the

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01:32:21

Deep Snow, Deeper Lessons – The Origins of Avalanche...

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2025/01/24

Episode OverviewIn this first part of a two-episode series, The Avalanche Hour Podcast features an in-depth conversation with avalanche industry legends Chris Stethem and Grant Statham. These two have dedicated their lives to advancing avalanche safety, education, and research, and their collective impact has shaped how we think about risk management in snow-covered terrain. The episode begins with the Granduc Mine Avalanche incident in Canada, a pivotal event that underscored the critical need

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01:05:15

From Horses to Horizons: Liz King’s Avalanche...

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2025/01/15

Episode OverviewIn this engaging episode, host Jason Antin dives into a captivating conversation with Liz King, a renowned leader in avalanche education and mountain safety. Liz shares her unique journey from her unexpected beginnings in Houston, Texas, to becoming a key figure in the avalanche education world. As the Avalanche Program Director for both the American Avalanche Institute (AAI) and the Colorado Mountain School (CMS), Liz oversees comprehensive avalanche programming, from recreational

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01:20:05

Layers of Life and Learning: Lessons from the...

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2025/01/02

In this compelling episode, Brooke sits down with Josh Hirshberg, a veteran avalanche forecaster and educator with nearly two decades of experience in the snow safety world. Currently forecasting for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), Josh dives into his journey through the avalanche industry, from early internships in Aspen to forecasting in Washington’s Cascades.Josh shares captivating insights about the notable February 2021 avalanche cycle in Washington, the challenges of persistent weak

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01:18:13

Fat skis are a risk management tool and other Goldie...

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2024/12/26

In this episode of the Avalanche Hour Podcast, host Dr. SaraBoilen interviews Larry Goldie. Larry is an IFMGA licensed mountain guide and co-owner/lead guide for North Cascades Mountain Guides. He has been the snow safety director and heli ski guide for North Cascades Heli since 2005. Larry works on the AMGA instructor team, and teaches pro and recreational avalanche courses. Sara and Larry discuss the challenges women face in the guiding and avalanche education fields, the importance of

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01:15:47

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast: Karin Pocock

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2024/12/15

This episode features an interview with Karin Pocock. Karin Pocock shares her journey in the avalanche industry, discussing her experiences in both Canada and the U.S. She reflects on a pivotal avalanche incident that shaped her career and emphasizes the importance of education and training in avalanche safety. Karen also highlights the unique culture at the Silverton Avalanche School and addresses the challenges of being a female leader in a male-dominated field, advocating for inclusivity and

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00:51:11

Winter Weather Forecasting with Joel Gratz and OpenSnow

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2024/12/08

In this episode of the Avalanche Hour podcast, Caleb speaks with meteorologist Joel Gratz- founder of Open Snow, about the importance of weather forecasting for skiing and how it pertains to avalanche conditions. They unpack how much to weigh El Nino and La Nina on winter weather predictions, and Joel walks us through what goes into a forecast from OpenSnow. Joel shares insights into the features of Open Snow and discusses the intricacies of weather forecasting, particularly in relation to snow

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01:18:07

The Why of Adventure and The Adventure of Why: Shiny...

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2024/12/01

Ken Wylie is a Human Hazard Management innovator, formerly an IFMGA guide, and author of the book Buried. Ken’s company, Archetypal, provides high-resolution self-awareness tools for people who work in High Potential Consequence (HPC) environments across several industries. In this conversation, Guest host Brooke Shiny Edwards takes a deeper dive into the heart of Ken Wylie and the vision he has for (HPC) Avalanche Workers and the adventure industry. We recommend reminding yourself of Ken’s

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01:16:24

7 Irons in 6 Fires: Jake Hutchinson x Gabrielle...

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2024/11/22

In this episode of the Avalanche Hour, host Jake Hutchinson sits down with Gabrielle Antonioli, a forecaster for the Bridger Teton Avalanche Center and founder of the A3’s Resilience Project. They discuss Gabrielle's journey into avalanche forecasting, the importance of mental health support in the avalanche community, and the need for inclusive avalanche education for motorized users. The conversation also delves into the unique challenges of forecasting on the Going to the Sun Road, highlighting

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01:27:00

Talking to the Mountain: Jason Antin x Vince Anderson

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2024/11/15

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 prominent figure in the alpine climbing and guiding communities. He discusses his early experiences with climbing and skiing, the early days of the AMGA, and the evolution of avalanche education. In this conversation, he discusses the evolution of educational practices in guiding, reflecting on his own experiences and the changes he has witnessed over the

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