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The Avalanche Hour Podcast

The Avalanche Hour
Avalanche Safety
Avalanche Education
Backcountry Skiing
Mental Health
Avalanches
Outdoor Education
Avalanche Forecasting
Risk Management
Snow Science
Mountain Guiding
Snow Safety
Grief
Mentorship
Skiing
Trauma
Canadian Avalanche Association
Avalanche Rescue
Community Support
Community Engagement
Mountain Safety

Podcast by Caleb Merrill

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes252Founded10 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Summer Series #3

We continue our summer series with a cross-air of one of our favorite podcasts, ⁠Delivering Adventure⁠.

Why is it so important to imagine the worst-case scenario? What happens when we don’t?

In this episode of Delivering Adventur... more

2026 Summer Series #2

On 22 April 2023, a group of three were caught in an avalanche in the Godmother Couloir in Lyngen, in Northern Norway. Two of them were severely injured and had to be airlifted out for life-saving treatment. It was a matter of ... more

What do we actually mean when we call something a deep persistent slab? Does the name help—or does it create confusion?

In this episode, Caleb sits down with Grant Statham, Bruce Jamieson, and Mark Staples for a thoughtful discussion sparked by a le... more

Join us for our seventh installment of Slabs ‘n Sluff with your hosts Sara Boilen and Dom Baker, joined by Caleb Merrill! The crew discuss spring adventures, summer skiing, and cows raiding Caleb’s food cache at an Andes basecamp! They also review re... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Kaipio
Instructor, guide, trainer, and manager with Delivering Adventure Podcast experience
Delivering Adventure
Episode: Imagining the Worst Case Scenario with Chris Kaipio and Jordy Shepherd: Delivering Adventure Podcast
Jordy Shepherd
IFMGA Mountain Guide, guide trainer, avalanche educator, rescue specialist, former park warden
Delivering Adventure
Episode: Imagining the Worst Case Scenario with Chris Kaipio and Jordy Shepherd: Delivering Adventure Podcast
Niels Sole Semb
Avalanche survivor sharing the Godmother Couloir story
Episode: The Avalanche In Godmother Couloir: Skredpodden
Victor Rizzardi
Avalanche survivor who assisted during the incident and recovery
Episode: The Avalanche In Godmother Couloir: Skredpodden
Lucas Mark
Avalanche survivor who was with Niels and Victor; injured in the event
Episode: The Avalanche In Godmother Couloir: Skredpodden
Grant Statham
Episode: '26 Summer Series: The power of words in avalanche hazard communication with Grant, Bruce, and Mark
Sean Zimmerman-Wall
Season-long host, avalanche forecaster
Avalanche education and patrol
Episode: Slabs 'n Sluffs: Season in Review
Brooke Shiny Edwards
Guest host on Digging Deeper
Avalanche Hour guest host
Episode: Slabs 'n Sluffs: Season in Review
Joe Stock
Guest from Anchorage, Alaska
Avalanche and guiding community
Episode: Slabs 'n Sluffs: Season in Review

Hosts

Caleb Merrill
Host of The Avalanche Hour Podcast with a focus on avalanche safety, rescue, and industry developments.
Tarje Schille
Host with extensive experience in avalanche education and field operations.
Sara
Co-host and recurring contributor focused on season reflections and safety culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 358 ratings
  • Educational & Enjoyable

    I’m a relatively new BC skier, and I really appreciate all the different perspectives that are shared on this show. I always walk away from an episode with at least one piece of wisdom, and I really appreciate this resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PhilSkis23
    United States5 months ago
  • Recreational BC skiers learn something new

    Thanks Caleb! I learn something new each episode about the physical and psychological challenges of BC skiing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thundersnowcrestedbutte
    United States2 years ago
  • A staple for me

    Caleb and the crew do a great job keeping on my toes as a career avalanche professional. Thank you all for putting in the work. We are all lucky to have this production.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reeko99587
    United States3 years ago
  • Tremendous content and guests

    As someone just starting a career as an avalanche professional this my fave podcast. It’s highly educational from emotional well being, self-care, technical know how and best of all its entertaining. If you’re not in the mountains, listening to this podcast in the next best thing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WhistleTrout
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    As someone just beginning their time in the backcountry I appreciate all the informative and insightful conversations shared on this podcast. I look forward to the release of a new episode every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ListenNLearn13
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The show is appreciated for bringing in a wide range of experts, from forecasters to drone technologists, providing broad industry coverage.
Guests are framed as relatable practitioners who connect theory to field realities.
Listeners praise the program for offering diverse, practical safety insights valuable to both new and seasoned avalanche professionals.
Episodes are consistently informative with a strong emphasis on safety culture and real-world lessons.
Listeners highlight the community and mentorship aspects as standout benefits.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Imagining the Worst Case Scenario with Chris Kaipio and Jordy Shepherd: Delivering Adventure Podcast
Q: What practical steps can a group take to improve worst-case planning before and during a trip?
Start with thorough pre-trip risk communication, solicit group input, build in decision points and breaks for regrouping, use clear risk colors (green, amber, red), and ensure everyone knows how to use safety gear and communications devices.
Imagining the Worst Case Scenario with Chris Kaipio and Jordy Shepherd: Delivering Adventure Podcast
Q: Why do many people struggle to foresee or plan for the worst-case scenario?
People often rely on optimism, underestimate risks due to bias, and fail to practice risk assessment consistently, which leads to complacency and a lack of preparedness when something goes wrong.
Partner Highlight: AVSS
Q: How has testing in Jasper influenced product development and what did you learn from visitor safety feedback?
Two streams of feedback emerged—technology road map and operational practicality—leading to a flexible platform with multi-use drops and a strong emphasis on training and safety.
Partner Highlight: AVSS
Q: What are the main use cases you're targeting with PAMS beyond avalanche control?
Island-to-shore delivery for remote communities, military resupply, and emergency medical/first-aid package delivery, expanding the tools available when landing is impractical.
Partner Highlight: AVSS
Q: Josh, can you talk about the origin story of AVSS and how you connected with the avalanche industry?
We started in drone safety products, moved into avalanche mitigation after a trade show suggestion, and then iterated from parachute-recovery to a guided, eco-friendly snow dart system, benefiting from Amanda's industry insight.

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The podcast spotlights high-stakes backcountry safety, avalanche science, and risk management through in-depth conversations with guides, forecasters, researchers, survivors, and technology innovators. Episodes frequently explore practical decision-making, gear and equipment use, human factors, and communication strategies in remote or high-risk environments, often weaving in geography, weather, and terrain considerations. A standout throughline is translating complex snow science into actionable guidance for practitioners and recreational users alike, while featuring ongoing industry evolution—drone-enabled avalanche control, standardized forecasting language, and events like ISSW. The show often centers on resilience, mentorship, and comm... more

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2. Jordy Shepherd
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