The Avalanche Journal Blog
Find articles from past issues of The Avalanche Journal, and news from the Canadian avalanche industry and beyond.
CAA History Project Interview: Mike Boissonneault
Mike Boissonneault enjoyed a 37-year career in the Canadian avalanche industry, including 15 years as the head of the BC Ministry of Transportation’s avalanche program.
Avalanche Accounts: Sharing a Meaningful Experience
Martina Halik shares an account of an avalanche incident and the power of sharing her story with the public.
The Importance of Followership
The importance of leadership is often emphasized in avalanche education. However, little to no education addresses our roles as followers.
Scott Thumlert on the Avalanche Hour Podcast
The latest episode of The Avalanche Hour features an interview with Scott Thumlert by Bruce Jamieson. Scott is a CAA Avalanche Professional and Chair of
2025 CAA Service Award Recipients
Jock Richardson, Grant Statham, and Pascal Haegeli were the recipients of the CAA Service Award at the 2025 Spring Conference in Penticton. JOCK RICHARDSON Jock
CAA Honorary Members: David McClung and Karl Klassen
Two long-time important contributors to our industry were appointed Honorary Members of the Canadian Avalanche Association at the 2025 Spring Conference.
The Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale V.2
ATES 2.0 updates the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale by adding two new classes of terrain, a waterfall ice climbing communication model, and updating the technical model.
Avalanche History: Passenger Train Collides with Avalanche Debris in the Fraser Canyon: January 15, 1909
Shortly past mid-day on January 15, 1909, a Canadian Pacific Railway passenger train snaked south along the precipitous western bank of the Fraser River north of Yale, British Columbia.