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The Avalanche Hour Podcast

The Avalanche Hour

Podcast by Caleb Merrill

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01:15:59

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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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

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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...

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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...

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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

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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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01:29:43

A ski on either side of the border with Evan Stevens

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2024/11/01

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 the initiatives and achievements from the last year, provides some member updates, and talks about opportunities for grants, scholarships, and continuing education.We then launch into an interview with IFMGA guide Evan Stevens. Evan is the owner of Zenith Mountain Guides in Squamish, BC. Originally from New York, Evan has always felt a strong pull to

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01:01:33

Bridging Mountains and Minds with Jess Shade

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2024/10/24

In this episode of The Avalanche Hour, host Sean welcomes special guest Jess Shade. A high-altitude ski mountaineer, queer woman, and licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Utah and Michigan. Jess brings a unique blend of personal experience and professional expertise to discuss the intricate relationship between mental health and mountain environments.Together, they delve into the mindsets of those who inhabit the mountains, exploring therapy-based ideas that help individuals process daily

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01:24:51

Fear and Coping in Alaska: Cody Townsend

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2024/10/15

Episode 9.2: Dr. Sara Boilen Interviews Cody Townsend. Cody Townsend discusses The Fifty Project , a web series documenting his attempt to climb and ski all 50 classic ski descents of North America. He reflects on the transition from being seen as a fearless, ego-driven skier to showcasing vulnerability and the behind-the-scenes reality of the sport. Cody shares his experience of a traumatic trip in Alaska where he encountered his limits and felt overwhelmed by fear. He discusses the consequences

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01:27:27

Staying inside the guardrails with Jeff Banks of...

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2024/10/01

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 IFMGA guide and co-founder/CEO of Aspect Avy, Jeff Banks. Jeff's mission in life is to help people do dangerous things -the safest way possible. He's happiest when he's in the mountain mountains helping people live long & adventurous lives. Jeff has a 20+ year career working as an avalanche professional in the realms of avalanche forecasting,

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00:53:12

8.30 Mike Peterson

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2024/06/24

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. He reached out to the show and wanted to share his experience from an avalanche that left him with a significant injury. Mike provides his honest reflection on trends he saw in his own backcountry habits, outside-of-the-mountain influences, and margins leading up to this incident. He had ample time while recovering from his broken neck to analyze how

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00:56:24

8.29 Unique Summer Careers - Kevin Armstrong and Eric...

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2024/06/07

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 firefighting – a natural fit with opposing seasons and complementary skill sets. For some, however, the summer provides an opportunity to completely unplug from the challenges of winter work and pursue other passions. In this episode, host Dom Baker speaks with two ski guides who have each built businesses pursuing a summer passion. Kevin Armstong, an

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00:40:49

EP 8.28 Mountain Safety Collective - Australia

The Avalanche Hour Podcast ·

2024/05/15

In this installment of The Avalanche Hour Podcast; Wes Gregg sits down for a conversation with Australian Ski Guide, Forecaster and Educator, Kyle Boys from Mountain Safety Collective (MSC). MSC is a not for profit in Australia that provides daily backcountry condition reports. These reports help serve a growing community of winter backcountry enthusiasts. We also discuss what the hazards are for the users which is slightly different from what we experience in North America. Kyle is back in

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