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The Avalanche Hour Podcast

The Avalanche Hour
Avalanche Safety
Avalanche Education
Backcountry Skiing
Avalanches
Mental Health
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

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes249Founded9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

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

Episode Summary:

- A conversation with AVSS introduces PAMS, a Precision Avalanche Management System, designed to reliably drop explosives from a drone platform.

- The episode explores the prior experience AVSS brings to the avalanche industry from... more

In this episode of The Avalanche Hour Podcast, host Brooke “Shiny” Edwards talks with Izzy Davis, a first-year avalanche forecaster at the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center. Izzy shares her path into the ski industry, from growing up in Western Colora... more

Tune in for candid stories and a humorous take on the roots of Canadian avalanche work. Bruce Jamieson is joined by Larry Stanier to interview Roddy McGowan.

Roddy McGowan is a veteran Canadian mountain guide and avalanche professional who carved o... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Ogden
Co-founder at AVSS, drone and avalanche mitigation expert
AVSS
Episode: Partner Highlight: AVSS
Amanda Bischke
Avalanche technician and AVSS adviser
AVSS
Episode: Partner Highlight: AVSS
Izzy Davis
Avalanche forecaster and former ski patroller
Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center
Episode: Grief's Gift of Gratitude: Izzy Davis
Roddy McGowan
Canadian avalanche professional, early pioneer in the field
Avalanche safety community
Episode: Beyond the Forecast: Reminiscing with Roddy McGowan and Larry Stanier
Larry Stanier
Instructor and guide, longtime ACMG course contributor
Canadian Avalanche Association
Episode: Beyond the Forecast: Reminiscing with Roddy McGowan and Larry Stanier
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

Hosts

Caleb Merrill
Host of The Avalanche Hour Podcast, with a focus on avalanche safety, forecasting, and field practice.
Dom Baker
Host of The Avalanche Hour Podcast, co-host with industry perspective.

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 States3 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 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 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

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The show is praised for thorough storytelling and clear explanations of complex topics.
Listeners value the practical, actionable takeaways on avalanche safety.
Audience notes the host and guests foster a thoughtful, community-focused vibe.
Guests are consistently high-caliber experts from diverse segments of the field.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Grief's Gift of Gratitude: Izzy Davis
Q: How did the ski patrol community support Izzy after Willy's death, and what did workplace support look like?
The resort and patrol provided a strong, understanding environment with extended time off, gradual return-to-work steps, dog training and field tasks, access to counselors, and an open door policy that allowed Izzy to grieve at her own pace while staying connected to meaningful work.
Grief's Gift of Gratitude: Izzy Davis
Q: What led Izzy to pursue a path in the snow industry and what steps did she take along the way?
Izzy grew up in Western Colorado, moved to Breckenridge, and later Steamboat Springs before pursuing ski patrol, OEC training, and eventually a full-time forecasting role with the Forest Service through the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center, highlighting a steady progression fueled by passion and opportunity.

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What is The Avalanche Hour Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on avalanche science, backcountry decision-making, and safety culture, often featuring industry researchers, forecasters, equipment developers, and guides. Episodes highlight field testing, risk communication, mental health in high-stress outdoor work, and the evolution of forecasting and mitigation practices, frequently grounded in real-world incidents and case studies. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on practical education, up-to-date technology in avalanche control and forecasting, and a collaborative, community-driven approach that brings in a mix of academics, practitioners, and outdoor professionals. This makes it valuable for listeners who want rigorous, story-driven insights into snow science, risk manag... more

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