The Canadian Hydrological Model is a new way of estimating snow cover in the Canadian Rockies. It can provide vital information for avalanche professionals, snow hydrology researchers, and alpinists, who are all interested in snow cover.
Geoff Freer started working in the avalanche industry in the early-70s. He was part of the Avalanche Task Force formed following the North Route Cafe avalanche in 1974, was the first manager of the BC Minister of Highways avalanche program, and a founding member of the CAA.
Nata De Leeuw looks into how forecasters determine when an avalanche problem is a wind slab and when it’s a storm slab, and why that matters.
Wren McElroy discusses creating an operational resiliency program with the BC Ministry of Transportations & Infrastructure Avalanche Control Program.
The Fall 2023 issue of The Avalanche Journal is now available free, online, through our complete Journal Archives.
ISSW 2026 in Tromsø reflected the avalanche problems faced by the hosts, and included a strong contingent of Canadians.
Bill Mark is a senior lead guide for Mike Wiegele Heli Skiing and was the President of the Canadian Avalanche Association from 1997 to 2003.
A look at cornice incidents at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, and cornice management at Whistler Blackcomb.
Part 1 of this series from 2014 looks at avalanche incidents involving cornices at Sunshine Village and in the backcountry.
