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Interview: Wren McElroy on Creating an Operational Resiliency Toolbox
Wren McElroy discusses creating an operational resiliency program with the BC Ministry of Transportations & Infrastructure Avalanche Control Program.
The Avalanche Journal – Volume 133 Now Online
The Fall 2023 issue of The Avalanche Journal is now available free, online, through our complete Journal Archives.
Pattern Recognition in Meteograms
Pattern recognition is key to understanding meteograms.
Of Jellyfish and Remote Arctic Roads: Reflections on ISSW 2024
ISSW 2026 in Tromsø reflected the avalanche problems faced by the hosts, and included a strong contingent of Canadians.
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Interview: Wren McElroy on Creating an Operational Resiliency Toolbox
Wren McElroy discusses creating an operational resiliency program with the...
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The Avalanche Journal – Volume 133 Now Online
The Fall 2023 issue of The Avalanche Journal is now...
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Pattern Recognition in Meteograms
Pattern recognition is key to understanding meteograms.
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Of Jellyfish and Remote Arctic Roads: Reflections on ISSW 2024
ISSW 2026 in Tromsø reflected the avalanche problems faced by...
Read MoreThe History Project
The CAA was founded in 1981 by a forward-thinking group of industry luminaries, led by Peter Schaerer. The History Project aims to collect the memories of CAA past-Presidents, key staff, and other industry veterans; and seeks to digitize important archival documents to preserve the history of our industry and association.
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The Avalanche Journal
The Avalanche Journal is the official publication of the Canadian Avalanche Association. It is published three times a year and features case studies, research, incident reviews, personal stories, and more covering a diverse range of topics relevant to the Canadian avalanche industry.
Avalanchejournal.ca is its online counterpart. Here, you will find our blog, digital editions of The Avalanche Journal, and the CAA History Project. The blog will feature articles from magazine and news stories highlighting the achievements of individuals and organizations from the Canadian avalanche industry. The History Project features interviews with key figures from the CAA’s past and our digital archives.
The Canadian Avalanche Association
The Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) is a not-for-profit organization that serves and supports the diverse community of professional avalanche operations in Canada. The CAA establishes technical standards, delivers specialized programs and services, and represents the avalanche community to external stakeholders. The programs and services of the CAA have helped to create and continue to foster the world-class professional operating environment for front-line avalanche safety operations in Canada.
For information about the CAA and its programs, please visit avalancheassociation.ca.
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We would like to recognize the ongoing commitment of our partners to avalanche safety in Canada. Thanks to each of these organizations for their generous support, which ensures the success of our association.
For more information, visit our Partner page.
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