Interview: Revising the Avalanche Size Scale
Tyler Carson talks about proposed revisions to the avalanche size scale that aim to improve consistency among professionals in estimating avalanche size.
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From the Archives: The Risky Shift Phenomenon—What Is It, Why Does It Occur, and What are the Implications for Outdoor Recreationists?
In this 2005 article, Tony Webster looks at the “Risky Shift” phenomenon – the tendency for decisions made in groups to be less conservative than the decision of the average group member.
The Avalanche Journal – Volume 132 Now Online
The Summer 2023 issue of The Avalanche Journal is now available free, online, through our complete Journal Archives.
RECCO Reckoning
On March 20, Lion’s Bay Search & Rescue used a helicopter-mounted RECCO detector to find an avalanche victim who was last heard from six days earlier. This was the first time this tool was successfully used in a SAR operation in Canada.
Temperament Over Time
Alex Baechler reflects on a close-call when he was a young ski patroller, and the duty for avalanche workers to refuse unsafe work.
From the Archives: Avalanche at Marmot Basin
Julie McBride reflects on a dangerous avalanche cycle at Marmot Basin in 2016 that resulted in several avalanches involving professionals, including a Marmot patroller.
Avalanche Detection in Glacier National Park
An overview of the avalanche detection network in Glacier National Park, BC.
Intersectional Heuristics in Backcountry Decision-Making
Intersectional heuristics is the missing heuristic trap that makes backcountry groups vulnerable to unconscious bias towards various identities.
Gallery: The 2024 CAA Spring Conference
A selection of photos from the May 2024 CAA Spring Conference in Penticton.
From the Archives: Can Solar Warming Contribute to Dry Slab Avalanches?
This article by looks at what happens when a cold, dry snowpack warms up significantly at temperatures below freezing.