Podcast Episodes

Humility in the Face of Historic Uncertainty: Becs Hodgetts

Season 9 Episode 16

Sean Zimmerman-Wall steps in front of the mic to bring you another great interview with Rebecca “Becs” Hodgetts. Becs began ski patrolling in the mid-1990s on Mt Ruapehu, a volcano in the central pla…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Reading the Signs: Avalanche Risk and Decision-Making with Ian McCammon

Season 9 Episode 15

Ian McCammon, often considered the godfather of human factors in avalanche education, has a unique background with a foot in scientific research and another in backcountry exploration. With formal tr…

Published on 7 months ago

Coloring with all the Crayons: A3's Professional Education Manager Jen Reddy

Season 9 Episode 14

Jen Reddy is a total low-key badass who sat down with Caleb for a great conversation about her work with Teton County Search and Rescue and the American Avalanche Association. Jen is tasked with over…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Deep Slabs and Decision-Making – A Legacy of Safety with Chris Stethem and Grant Statham (Part 2)

Season 9 Episode 14

Episode Overview

In this second part of their conversation, Chris Stethem and Grant Statham dig deeper into the evolving world of avalanche safety, focusing on how decision-making frameworks and adva…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Deep Snow, Deeper Lessons – The Origins of Avalanche Safety with Chris Stethem and Grant Statham (Part 1)

Season 9 Episode 13

Episode Overview

In this first part of a two-episode series, The Avalanche Hour Podcast features an in-depth conversation with avalanche industry legends Chris Stethem and Grant Statham. These two ha…

Published on 8 months ago

From Horses to Horizons: Liz King’s Avalanche Education Journey

Season 9 Episode 12

Episode Overview

In this engaging episode, host Jason Antin dives into a captivating conversation with Liz King, a renowned leader in avalanche education and mountain safety. Liz shares her unique jo…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Layers of Life and Learning: Lessons from the Mountains with Josh Hirshberg

In this compelling episode, Brooke sits down with Josh Hirshberg, a veteran avalanche forecaster and educator with nearly two decades of experience in the snow safety world. Currently forecasting for…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Fat skis are a risk management tool and other Goldie Nuggets: Sara Boilen x Larry Goldie

In this episode of the Avalanche Hour Podcast, host Dr. Sara Boilen interviews Larry Goldie.  Larry is an IFMGA licensed mountain guide and co-owner/lead guide for North Cascades Mountain Guides.  He…

Published on 9 months ago

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast: Karin Pocock

Season 9 Episode 9

This episode features an interview with Karin Pocock. Karin Pocock shares her journey in the avalanche industry, discussing her experiences in both Canada and the U.S. She reflects on a pivotal avala…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Winter Weather Forecasting with Joel Gratz and OpenSnow

Season 9 Episode 8

In this episode of the Avalanche Hour podcast, Caleb speaks with meteorologist Joel Gratz- founder of Open Snow, about the importance of weather forecasting for skiing and how it pertains to avalanch…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago