EPISODE 8.15

Martin Heuberger and daughter Anna(featured in episode 6.15) joins Matthias for an in-depth conversation. They explore the journey of this pioneering Austrian who ventured into the Canadian Rockies for heli-skiing. Heuberger delves into the challenges he faced in establishing a heli-ski operation, including learning the intricate processes involved. The journey was not without its hardships, as he recounts incidents of helicopters being lost and delayed rescue missions. Consequently, he collaborated with various operations to implement check-in procedures, utilizing radios to enhance the safety of crews working in the area.

He speaks openly and with vivid detail about encountering physical trauma and how individuals persevered through tough circumstances. He also sheds light on his collaboration with Mike Wiegele, highlighting their significant contributions to the growth and evolution of the heli-skiing industry. Additionally, Heuberger discusses the valuable lessons he brought back to Austria, such as advanced snow profiling techniques.

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Links:

Stress Measurement Study - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165232X14002079

Sponsors for this episode:

Wyssen : https://www.wyssenavalanche.com/en/

OpenSnow - https://opensnow.com/ (Code: AvalanchePodcast)

Gordini - https://gordini.com/

Crew:

Host - Matthias Walcher

Host - Anna Heuberger

Producer - Cameron Griffin - https://www.instagram.com/backcountrycam/

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Music:

Gravy - Wildhorse