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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
Mentorship
Grief
Skiing
Trauma
Avalanche Rescue
Community Support
Community Engagement
Canadian Avalanche Association
Mountain Safety

Podcast by Caleb Merrill

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes245Founded9 years ago
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Episode Summary:

- A conversation with Drone Amplified, the team introduces Montis, a drone-based system designed to deliver explosives remotely with greater precision and safety.

- The episode traces the history of avalanche mitigation, from earl... more

In this episode of The Avalanche Hour, Caleb Merrill makes another appearance to sit down with Mark Staples, director of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center, and avalanche researcher/educator Bruce Jamieson. The group discuss heavyweight to... more

Join us for our sixth installment of Slabs ‘n Sluff with your hosts Sara Boilen and Dom Baker! Sara and Dom discuss the joy of powder turns in low hazard terrain, slope tests on small features and the upcoming spring skiing season. They also review r... more

Summary of the Conversation:

-Exploring the societal pressures as human factor on professional athletes

-Sasha shares how she balances decision making in the backcountry with a very mindful approach inclusive of her nervous system

-Sasha cracks t... more

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Recent Guests

Carrick Detweiler
CEO of Drone Amplified
Drone Amplified
Episode: Partner Highlight - A Conversation with Drone Amplified
Ralph Blumberg
Mechanical Engineer on Montis project
Drone Amplified
Episode: Partner Highlight - A Conversation with Drone Amplified
Braden Schmidt
From CIL Avalanche
CIL Avalanche
Episode: Partner Highlight - A Conversation with Drone Amplified
Dom Baker
Highway Forecaster for the Ministry of Transportation at Kootenay Pass
Ministry of Transportation (BC)
Episode: Partner Highlight - A Conversation with Drone Amplified
Mark Staples
Director and forecaster at the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center
Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center
Episode: Facets, Science, Avalanche Problems & Public Communication: Mark Staples chats with Bruce and Caleb
Bruce Jamieson
Professor emeritus at the University of Calgary; longtime avalanche scientist
University of Calgary
Episode: Facets, Science, Avalanche Problems & Public Communication: Mark Staples chats with Bruce and Caleb
Tim Haggerty
ISSW 2026 Whistler organizing committee member
ISSW Whistler Organizing Committee
Episode: Slabs and Sluffs: March in Review
Nicole Kosher
ISSW 2026 Whistler organizing committee member
ISSW Whistler Organizing Committee
Episode: Slabs and Sluffs: March in Review
Jerome David
ISSW 2026 Whistler organizing committee member
ISSW Whistler Organizing Committee
Episode: Slabs and Sluffs: March in Review

Host

Caleb Merrill
Host of The Avalanche Hour Podcast; The Avalanche Hour Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 357 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa year 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 States2 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 States2 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 States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the educational depth and practical takeaways for avalanche work and backcountry safety.
Audiences appreciate the blend of scientific insight with personal, field-tested experiences.
Guests are consistently described as knowledgeable and impactful, with strong community and mentorship themes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Partner Highlight - A Conversation with Drone Amplified
Q: Can Montis operate autonomously for important shots, or does it require constant piloting?
Autonomy is being introduced in a measured, safety-focused way. Operators can plan missions and pre-load waypoints, but the process remains grounded in human oversight to ensure safety and comfort with automation, with a goal to gradually increase autonomous elements.
Stronger Together: Building Intuitive Expertise Where Mountain Miles Meet Mental Miles
Q: How should professionals balance intuition and data in avalanche forecasting?
Intuition should be used as a check to identify potential danger, while data and evidence should drive the final assessment and guide decisions; look to disprove your hypothesis rather than just confirm it.
The Art of the Debrief: How to Add Expertise to Our Experiences: Sean Zimmerman- Wall x Sara Boilen x Ian McCammon
Q: If we didn't write it down, did the debrief actually happen?
Ian highlights the importance of recording observations and learnings to ensure they are not forgotten and to learn from past mistakes effectively.
The Art of the Debrief: How to Add Expertise to Our Experiences: Sean Zimmerman- Wall x Sara Boilen x Ian McCammon
Q: What do you do if you're in a group that you just don't know each other that well?
Sara suggests asking impactful questions such as 'Where were we at our riskiest today' to facilitate deeper discussions and understanding.
The Art of the Debrief: How to Add Expertise to Our Experiences: Sean Zimmerman- Wall x Sara Boilen x Ian McCammon
Q: What kind of environment promotes a debrief, Ian?
Ian discusses the importance of recognizing deviations from the intended plan and creating an open dialogue to address these decisions for effective risk management.

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2. Ralph Blumberg
3. Braden Schmidt
4. Dom Baker
5. Mark Staples
6. Bruce Jamieson
7. Tim Haggerty
8. Nicole Kosher

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