Dr. Bruce Jamieson looks at two different ways to measure the size of an avalanche, using a recent avalanche in Kananaskis Country as an example.
Bruce Jamieson: Two Methods For Estimating Avalanche Size Read More »
Tyler Carson writes about the Fernie ski patrol’s journey to a more holistic approach to mental health.
Minding Our Mental Batteries Read More »
A look at how satellites are being used to detect avalanches in Norway.
The View from Space Read More »
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.
From the archives: Start Making Sense—Cognitive Work in Avalanche Forecasting Read More »
Will drones be used to conduct avalanche control in the future? In January in Alaska, two state agencies—the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities and the Alaska Railroad Collaboration—collaborated to test out Drone Amplified’s new Drone Avalanche Reduction Technology. The system was used to deliver two CIL explosives that were detonated to trigger to
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Brad Roach reflects on a tragic avalanche and how it shaped his career in the avalanche industry.
A study by Montana State University looks at the effects of different Remote Avalanche Control Systems (RACS).
Testing Remote Avalanche Control Systems Read More »
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.
Whistler’s 2019-20 Persistent Slab Problem Read More »
We spoke to snowmobile guide and coach Julie-Ann Chapman on the challenges of the 2022-23 winter season.
A Sled Guide’s Perspective on the 2022-23 Season Read More »
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.
