canadian avalanche association

Honorary Member: Bob Sayer

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Fostering Participation, Connection, and Shared Responsibility By Alex Cooper and Nora Hughes BOB SAYER WAS MADE AN HONORARY MEMBER of the CAA in acknowledgement of his enduring commitment to the development, safety, and inclusiveness of the avalanche profession in Canada. Bob is a highly respected leader, mentor, and long-time contributor to the Canadian avalanche and […]

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Video: Everett Clausen on the History of CIL and the CAA

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ON CHRISTMAS DAY 1996, a young ski patroller at Big Sky, Montana, lost her life following an explosives accident while conducting avalanche control. The tragedy had repercussions across the North American avalanche world when explosives companies refused to supply industry in the aftermath. In Canada, the situation was looking dire when CIL Explosives stepped in

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CAA History Project Interview: Mike Boissonneault

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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

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