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AvCan Podcast

Avalanche Canada

Your regular podcast from the team at Avalanche Canada. Tune in as we discuss conditions, learn about avalanche safety, explore snow science, and brush up on your avalanche safety.

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00:19:51

Is It Time Yet?

AvCan Podcast ·

2025/11/01

As the snow starts to fall, Vancouver Island lead field technician and avalanche forecaster Colin Garritty joins us to talk about what we need to know early season, how to make the most of the skinny conditions, and how this winter is shaping up.

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00:18:25

Always Take the Weather With You

AvCan Podcast ·

2025/04/09

Join avalanche forecaster, Simon Horton to explore the intricacies of weather forecasting and how you can use it to maximize your trips into the mountains.

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00:15:08

The Avalanche Canada User Research Panel Wants You!

AvCan Podcast ·

2025/03/21

Learn more about the Avalanche Canada User Research Panel, our new dedicated backcountry user research community made up of people of all ability levels and travel modes sharing their experiences and providing insights about our avalanche safety products and how we communicate and share information with the public. Stan Nowak is here to tell you why we'd love for you to be a part of it.

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00:11:29

Why do we publish avalanche forecasts at 4:00 p.m.?

AvCan Podcast ·

2025/03/04

We talk with Avalanche Canada forecaster Ari Hanna about the reason why we publish at 4:00 pm, what uncertainty that adds to the forecasting, how they collect data, and what happens if something unexpected happens overnight. Long story short: check the forecast the night before you're planning to go out into the backcountry, and then again the morning of!

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00:22:33

Avalanche Canada's Vancouver Island Field Team

AvCan Podcast ·

2025/02/07

We chat with Colin Garritty, Lead Field Technician on the Vancouver Island field team about where the team goes, the snowpack and avalanche info they're looking for, and why they love the Island.

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00:23:07

The "Stuck" Playbook

AvCan Podcast ·

2024/12/12

Every sledder or snowbiker gets stuck sometimes, it's a part of the sport. However, it's also a key factor in many serious avalanche accidents and it's something even experienced riders often get wrong. This episode, we're joined by special guests Nadine Overwater and Marshall Dempster from the Canadian Motorized Backcountry Guides Association to get the lowdown on what to do (and what not to do) when someone's stuck in avalanche terrain.

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00:08:06

Giving Tuesday and the Avalanche Canada Foundation

AvCan Podcast ·

2024/11/27

Avalanche Canada and the Avalanche Canada Foundation—what's the difference? And how can you make a difference to public avalanche safety? We've got ACF Executive Director Jeff Storck here to talk about the importance of fundraising.

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00:18:59

The Joys (and Complexities) of Spring

AvCan Podcast ·

2024/04/26

As our forecasting season draws to a close, AvCan forecaster Lynnea Baker joins us to talk about how to have a safe and fun spring in the mountains.

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00:16:24

It Only Takes a MINute, but It Helps a Whole Lot

AvCan Podcast ·

2024/04/11

AvCan forecaster, Lynnea Baker, joins us to talk about why the Mountain Information Network (MIN) is an essential part of making our public avalanche forecasts. We'll talk about how to make a MIN, what we really want to know from you, and why the MIN is for absolutely everyone who travels in the backcountry.

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00:06:46

The Heat is On and the Danger is High - Mar 13 2024

AvCan Podcast ·

2024/03/13

We're about to see a significant increase in both the temperature and the avalanche danger. Forecaster Tyson Rettie joins us to provide updates about what to expect from the warming and how it will impact the avalanche conditions in the coming days.

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00:08:20

Worrying Weekend Conditions - Mar 8 2024

AvCan Podcast ·

2024/03/09

We still have a Special Public Avalanche Warning in place for some regions, we're expecting high avalanche danger in others, and that touchy persistent slab problem is persisting too. AvCan forecaster, Tyson Rettie, joins us to unpack what the weekend has in store and how we can manage what the mountains have in store for us.

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00:06:29

Special Public Avalanche Warning Feb 29- Mar 4 2024

AvCan Podcast ·

2024/03/02

We have a Special Public Avalanche Warning in place for almost all of our forecast regions until end of day, Mar 4 2024.Join forecaster, Tyson Rettie, to find out more about the problems that caused the warning, where is impacted, and how to manage your risks during this time. Learn more www.avalanche.ca/spaw

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00:10:08

There's Nothing 'Slack' About the Side Country

AvCan Podcast ·

2024/02/19

Join AvCan forecaster, Wendy Lewis, to talk all about where the resort ends and the backcountry begins (hint: there's no such thing as the side/slack country!). We'll be talking gear, mindset, and what ski patrol really wants you to know before you go.

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00:17:57

The Warm, the Wet, and the Crusty

AvCan Podcast ·

2024/02/02

In this episode, Karina Bakker and Jarek Barwise from our Vancouver Island field team join us to talk about what exactly the warm, wet weather does to our snowpack, and what happens when the temperatures fall again! Get tips, tricks, and the lowdown on what the difference between wet avalanche types.Here's the picture of the pinwheel mentioned in the show: https://res.cloudinary.com/avalanche-ca/image/upload/v1521154051/AST%201%20images/RE_warming_trend_goplbe.jpg

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00:13:22

What is a Field Team, Anyway?

AvCan Podcast ·

2024/01/13

This episode we're joined by Field Program Supervisor, Jennifer Coulter to talk about the field teams and why there's so essential to what we do here at AvCan. Get your forecasts or learn more about avalanche safety at www.avalanche.ca

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00:23:56

The Anatomy of a Forecast

AvCan Podcast ·

2023/12/16

Senior forecaster and research officer, Simon Horton, takes us through all the things we might not know about the forecast. He explores how to use it to your best advantage, how the forecasters make your forecast from the data they receive, how to verify it in the field, and what exciting changes we have coming soon. Get the forecast at www.avalanche.ca

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00:12:45

Early Season Conditions

AvCan Podcast ·

2023/12/09

Snow is finally falling and it's 'go time', right? Maybe, but there are some unique challenges to travelling in the early season and some things to know before you head out. Join AvCan forecaster and guide, Tyson Rettie, to learn about what you need to know to ride the steep before we have the deep.

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00:16:56

How To Start Your Season Right

AvCan Podcast ·

2023/12/01

Looking to get the most out of your winter? It starts with pre-season prep! Lisa Larson, lead field technician for our South Rockies field team, shares her top tips for making sure we start the season off right. * In this podcast, Lisa references looking up your Search and Rescue group before you head out. This is for information purposes, as many teams share great local information for the public. In an emergency, dial 911. Find your forecast at www.avalanche.ca

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