The Avalanche Journal Blog
Find articles from past issues of The Avalanche Journal, and news from the Canadian avalanche industry and beyond.
The Avalanche Heckler—Part 2
Brendan Martland takes issue with the mis-use of several avalanche terms, including ‘beacon’ and ‘temperature crust.’
First in Canada—35 Mile O’bellx
Steve Brushey and Scott Garvin write about using the first O’Bellx unit of Canada as part of the BC Ministry of Transportation’s Northwest Avalanche Program in the winter of 2019-20.
The Avalanche Heckler – Part 1
Brendan Martland take a somewhat humorous look at some common avalanche terms and how they are often misused. Part 1 in a two-part series.
Interview: Grant Statham on the Conceptual Model of Avalanche Hazard
Grant Statham talks about the development of the Conceptual Model of Avalanche Hazard, its use today, and possible future development.
Snow Hardness Measuring and Analysis Techniques With theBlade Hardness Gauge
Peter Barsevskis looks at the Blade Hardness Gauge and makes recommendations on how it should be used and how it can be compared to the standard hand hardness test.
Considering your Nearest Neighbours
A report for the BC Ministry of Transportation’s Northwest Avalanche Control Program looks at best practices for conducting avalanche control in mountain goat habitat.
From the Archives: Can Solar Warming Contribute to Dry Slab Avalanches?
Many people associate snow pack warming with spring-like conditions, when snow temperatures are close to 0°C and the likelihood of wet avalanches increases rapidly as soon as the sun softens up the melt-freeze-crust that often forms during cool nights. But, what happens to a cold, dry snow pack that warms up significantly at air temperatures below zero?
Christ Stethem on The Avalanche Hour Podcast
Chris Stethem, a founding member of the Canadian Avalanche Association, appears on the Avalanche Hour podcast with Grant Statham.