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.
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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.
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Avalanche Detection in Glacier National Park
An overview of the avalanche detection network in Glacier National Park, BC.
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Intersectional Heuristics in Backcountry Decision-Making
Intersectional heuristics is the missing heuristic trap that makes backcountry groups vulnerable to unconscious bias towards various identities.
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Gallery: The 2024 CAA Spring Conference
A selection of photos from the May 2024 CAA Spring Conference in Penticton.
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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.
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Avalanche Education Via Learning Interventions in the Bulletin
Research from Simon Fraser University’s Avalanche Research Program looks at including quizzes in avalanche forecasts.
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Minding Our Mental Batteries
Tyler Carson writes about the Fernie ski patrol’s journey to a more holistic approach to mental health.
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The View from Space
A look at how satellites are being used to detect avalanches in Norway.
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From the archives: Start Making Sense—Cognitive Work in Avalanche Forecasting
Cognitive Systems Engineering (CSE) research identifies that expert snow safety practitioners use implicit knowledge and continuous cognitive efforts not fully captured in protocols, to manage avalanche risks.
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