Episodes
As our forecasting season draws to a close, AvCan forecaster Lynnea Baker joins us to talk about how to have a safe and fun spring in the mountains.
Published 04/26/24
Published 04/26/24
AvCan forecaster, Lynnea Baker, joins us to talk about why the Mountain Information Network (MIN) is an essential part of making our public avalanche forecasts. We'll talk about how to make a MIN, what we really want to know from you, and why the MIN is for absolutely everyone who travels in the backcountry.
Published 04/11/24
We're about to see a significant increase in both the temperature and the avalanche danger. Forecaster Tyson Rettie joins us to provide updates about what to expect from the warming and how it will impact the avalanche conditions in the coming days.
Published 03/13/24
We still have a Special Public Avalanche Warning in place for some regions, we're expecting high avalanche danger in others, and that touchy persistent slab problem is persisting too. AvCan forecaster, Tyson Rettie, joins us to unpack what the weekend has in store and how we can manage what the mountains have in store for us.
Published 03/09/24
We have a Special Public Avalanche Warning in place for almost all of our forecast regions until end of day, Mar 4 2024. Join forecaster, Tyson Rettie, to find out more about the problems that caused the warning, where is impacted, and how to manage your risks during this time. Learn more www.avalanche.ca/spaw
Published 03/02/24
Join AvCan forecaster, Wendy Lewis, to talk all about where the resort ends and the backcountry begins (hint: there's no such thing as the side/slack country!). We'll be talking gear, mindset, and what ski patrol really wants you to know before you go.
Published 02/19/24
In this episode, Karina Bakker and Jarek Barwise from our Vancouver Island field team join us to talk about what exactly the warm, wet weather does to our snowpack, and what happens when the temperatures fall again! Get tips, tricks, and the lowdown on what the difference between wet avalanche types. Here's the picture of the pinwheel mentioned in the show: https://res.cloudinary.com/avalanche-ca/image/upload/v1521154051/AST%201%20images/RE_warming_trend_goplbe.jpg
Published 02/02/24
This episode we're joined by Field Program Supervisor, Jennifer Coulter to talk about the field teams and why there's so essential to what we do here at AvCan. Get your forecasts or learn more about avalanche safety at www.avalanche.ca
Published 01/13/24
Senior forecaster and research officer, Simon Horton, takes us through all the things we might not know about the forecast. He explores how to use it to your best advantage, how the forecasters make your forecast from the data they receive, how to verify it in the field, and what exciting changes we have coming soon. Get the forecast at www.avalanche.ca
Published 12/16/23
Snow is finally falling and it's 'go time', right? Maybe, but there are some unique challenges to travelling in the early season and some things to know before you head out. Join AvCan forecaster and guide, Tyson Rettie, to learn about what you need to know to ride the steep before we have the deep.
Published 12/09/23
Looking to get the most out of your winter? It starts with pre-season prep! Lisa Larson, lead field technician for our South Rockies field team, shares her top tips for making sure we start the season off right. * In this podcast, Lisa references looking up your Search and Rescue group before you head out. This is for information purposes, as many teams share great local information for the public. In an emergency, dial 911. Find your forecast at www.avalanche.ca
Published 12/01/23