March 24, 2026Episode 34 min
Yukon Conditions Update March 24 2026
Join forecaster Zoe Ryan and lead Yukon field tech Brad Halt for a quick dive into the conditions in the Yukon and why it's not a spring-time set up just yet.
Episodes
20
Latest episode
Mar 2026
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About the show
Your regular podcast from the team at Avalanche Canada. Tune in as we discuss conditions, learn about avalanche safety, explore snow science, and brush up on your avalanche safety.
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December 19, 2025Episode 225 min
How High Are You?
This episode delves into the complexities of elevation bands with forecaster, Brad Hooper. It seems like a simple concept, but it's sometimes trickier to know which elevation band you're in and why it matters.
November 1, 2025Episode 119 min
Is It Time Yet?
As the snow starts to fall, Vancouver Island lead field technician and avalanche forecaster Colin Garritty joins us to talk about what we need to know early season, how to make the most of the skinny conditions, and how this winter is shaping up.
April 9, 2025Episode 618 min
Always Take the Weather With You
Join avalanche forecaster, Simon Horton to explore the intricacies of weather forecasting and how you can use it to maximize your trips into the mountains.
March 21, 2025Episode 515 min
The Avalanche Canada User Research Panel Wants You!
Learn more about the Avalanche Canada User Research Panel, our new dedicated backcountry user research community made up of people of all ability levels and travel modes sharing their experiences and providing insights about our avalanche safety products and how we communicate and share information with the public. Stan Nowak is here to tell you why we'd love for you to be a part of it.
March 4, 2025Episode 411 min
Why do we publish avalanche forecasts at 4:00 p.m.?
We talk with Avalanche Canada forecaster Ari Hanna about the reason why we publish at 4:00 pm, what uncertainty that adds to the forecasting, how they collect data, and what happens if something unexpected happens overnight. Long story short: check the forecast the night before you're planning to go out into the backcountry, and then again the morning of!
February 7, 2025Episode 322 min
Avalanche Canada's Vancouver Island Field Team
We chat with Colin Garritty, Lead Field Technician on the Vancouver Island field team about where the team goes, the snowpack and avalanche info they're looking for, and why they love the Island.
December 12, 2024Episode 223 min
The "Stuck" Playbook
Every sledder or snowbiker gets stuck sometimes, it's a part of the sport. However, it's also a key factor in many serious avalanche accidents and it's something even experienced riders often get wrong. This episode, we're joined by special guests Nadine Overwater and Marshall Dempster from the Canadian Motorized Backcountry Guides Association to get the lowdown on what to do (and what not to do) when someone's stuck in avalanche terrain.
November 27, 2024Episode 18 min
Giving Tuesday and the Avalanche Canada Foundation
Avalanche Canada and the Avalanche Canada Foundation—what's the difference? And how can you make a difference to public avalanche safety? We've got ACF Executive Director Jeff Storck here to talk about the importance of fundraising.
April 26, 2024Episode 1118 min
The Joys (and Complexities) of Spring
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.
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