A Sled Guide’s Perspective on the 2022-23 Season
We spoke to snowmobile guide and coach Julie-Ann Chapman on the challenges of the 2022-23 winter season.
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From the archives: El Niño: If Not, Why Not?
From 2005: Cam Campbell looks at the impact of El Niño and other climatic indices on winters in western Canada.
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Rivers in the Sky
Atmospheric Rivers cause significant impacts, including flooding, landslides, and snow avalanches. Recent research has yielded new forecasting resources with impressive accuracy as early as seven days out.
Avalanche Control with Reforestation
Reforestation should be considered as a long-term avalanche control option, writes MOTI avalanche technician Mark Grist.
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First Aid for the Brain
Erin Tierney writes about the importance of mental health and having a critical incident stress management plan in place.
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How the Deep Persistent Problem Shaped Avalanche Canada’s Winter
The 2022-23 season in the Avalanche Canada forecast office was dominated by the complexities of public avalanche forecasting with a deep persistent avalanche problem.
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Forecasting Blind
Tyson Rettie looks at continuing his career in avalanche industry after becoming legally blind.
“We’re Going to do What?”
Grant Statham looks at his work following the 2003 Connaught Creek avalanche.
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Rockin’ the Paradise
Jason Smith looks at avalanche control using explosives to open terrain for snowmobilers.
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