Video: Panel on Avalanche Worker Safety
Bruce Jamieson, Brian Gould, Wren McElroy, and Brad White discuss the evolution of avalanche worker safety in Canada.
Interview
Interview: Wren McElroy on Creating an Operational Resiliency Toolbox
Wren McElroy discusses creating an operational resiliency program with the BC Ministry of Transportations & Infrastructure Avalanche Control Program.
CAA History Project Interview: Bill Mark
Bill Mark is a senior lead guide for Mike Wiegele Heli Skiing and was the President of the Canadian Avalanche Association from 1997 to 2003.
CAA History Project Interview: Bruce Allen
Bruce Allen led the BC Ministry of Transportation’s avalanche program out of Revelstoke for about 30 years, starting with its inception in the early-80s. He was President of the CAA in 1999-00.
CAA History Project Interview: Walter Schleiss
Walter Schleiss was an avalanche forecaster at Rogers Pass for 26 years and a founding member of the Canadian Avalanche Association.
CAA History Project Interview: John Hetherington
John Hetherington grew up in Ontario and began his career in the avalanche patch at St. Moritz, Switzerland, before joining the Whistler ski patrol in the late-60s. He enjoyed a lengthy career working in all aspects of the avalanche industry, including stints as a ski patroller, at Rogers Pass, as a consultant, and as a guide and owner of Whistler Heli-skiing.
John was one of the original members of the Canadian Avalanche Association in 1981. He was the President in 2004-05 and then the Treasurer during the pivotal period when the Canadian Avalanche Centre was formed (now Avalanche Canada).
CAA History Project Interview: Jack Bennetto
An interview with former CAA President Jack Bennetto on his 40+year career in the avalanche industry and work with the CAA.
CAA History Project Interview: Ian Tomm
Interview with Ian Tomm, Executive Director of the CAA from 2008 to 2012.
CAA History Project Interview: Alan Dennis
An interview with former CAA Executive Director Alan Dennis on his 50 year career in industry.
CAA History Project Interview: Chris Stethem
An interview with Chris Stethem, founding CAA member and Past-president.