Mike Boissonneault enjoyed a 37-year career in the Canadian avalanche industry, including 15 years as the head of the BC Ministry of Transportation’s avalanche program. Originally from Ottawa, Mike’s introduction to the avalanche industry was at the Granduc Mine north of Stewart, B.C., in 1979. When the mine closed in 1985, he moved nearby to […]
CAA History Project Interview: Mike Boissonneault Read More »
Martina Halik shares an account of an avalanche incident and the power of sharing her story with the public.
Avalanche Accounts: Sharing a Meaningful Experience Read More »
The importance of leadership is often emphasized in avalanche education. However, little to no education addresses our roles as followers.
The Importance of Followership Read More »
ATES 2.0 updates the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale by adding two new classes of terrain, a waterfall ice climbing communication model, and updating the technical model.
The Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale V.2 Read More »
Forestry cutblocks can have an impact on snow stability or open up avalanche terrain. Do foresters recognize the impact of their work?
Landscape Architecture: Collaboration of Industries Read More »
This 2019 article looks at the impacts of wildfires on avalanche activity, using examples from Mt. Whymper and Waterton Lakes National Park.
Post-Wildfire Analysis of Avalanche Hazard Read More »
By Tyler Carson, Forecasting Supervisor, Fernie Alpine Resort This article was initially published in The Avalanche Journal, Volume 135, Summer 2024 PRIOR TO THE 2020-21 SEASON, Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) partnered with TAS by MND, Avatek, and Mountain Technical Canada Inc. to provide a demonstration site for their O’bellX Options+ remote avalanche control system (RACS)
O’bellX in Fernie: A Taste of the future? Read More »
Brendan Martland takes issue with the mis-use of several avalanche terms, including ‘beacon’ and ‘temperature crust.’
The Avalanche Heckler—Part 2 Read More »
Steve Brushey and Scott Garvin write about using the first O’Bellx unit of Canada as part of the BC Ministry of Transportation’s Northwest Avalanche Program in the winter of 2019-20.
First in Canada—35 Mile O’bellx Read More »
Brendan Martland take a somewhat humorous look at some common avalanche terms and how they are often misused. Part 1 in a two-part series.
The Avalanche Heckler – Part 1 Read More »
