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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Is It a Problem?
Heather Hordowick researches how forecasters add, transition, and remove avalanche problems from public avalanche forecasts.
Wicked Learning
Brad Roach reflects on a tragic avalanche and how it shaped his career in the avalanche industry.
Testing Remote Avalanche Control Systems
A study by Montana State University looks at the effects of different Remote Avalanche Control Systems (RACS).
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Whistler’s 2019-20 Persistent Slab Problem
In the 2019-20 winter, Whistler Mountain experienced a 1-in-10-year weak layer that persisted in-bounds for six weeks in December and January. This article looks at how the snow safety team handled this PWL and the management plan the forecasters put in place to deal with the uncertainty surrounding it.
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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.