This week we're honored to sit down with our favorite badass Angela Hawse. Her list of accomplishments is long and awesome from racing mini Motos across Mongolia to skiing in Antarctic she's had more adventures than most people can imagine.

Angela's Website:

http://www.angelahawse.com/index.html

In this episode of All Aspects, Jeff sits down for an informal post dinner conversation with free-ski legend Mike Hattrup. They talk Blzzard of Aahhh's, K2, Mt. guiding, and about Mikes newest endeavor at Black Diamond as the Director of Ski Brands. Learn more about his journey from athlete to industry leader in this video.

It's beacon check time everyone line up and get ready to learn about the new beacon check that's sweeping the nations trailheads. Jeff and Dave discuss the standard trailhead beacon checks flaws and limitation and give you the download on the 10 -4 Walk the line Method that can detect faulty beacons. This method also gives you a brief avy rescue refresher to help your crew jump into action if the worst should happen.

Master the 10-4 Walk the Line Method

https://youtu.be/MVx_WyO3ss8

AspevyAvy:

Website: https://www.aspectavy.com/

Download the app for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aspectavy/id1660488296

Jeff and Dave dive into the science of digging snow pits to asses avalanche danger and how their usefulness is generally misunderstood. Turns out, like intuition snow pits are a one way street and if you heading the wrong way down this street its going to cost you. Also our minds are blown by how much dairy is consumed in the U.S.

Dave and Jeff dive into Heuristic traps aka Human Factor Traps and discuss the art of bad decision making!

Human Factor traps, refer to common cognitive shortcuts or mental patterns that can lead people to make errors in judgment or decision-making. These traps often stem from our brain's tendency to rely on simplified mental processes, or heuristics, when faced with complex situations. Instead of carefully analyzing all available information, individuals may unconsciously rely on these mental shortcuts, which can sometimes lead to faulty conclusions or decisions. In essence, Human Factor traps highlight how certain cognitive biases and tendencies can influence our thinking and behavior in ways that may not always be optimal or accurate.

Ian MaCammon Paper: https://arc.lib.montana.edu/snow-science/objects/issw-2002-244-251.pdf

Malcom Gladwell's 12 Rules for Life - Pull The Goalie: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/malcolm-gladwells-12-rules-for-life/id1119389968?i=1000414801884

Thanks for listening!

Jeff and Dave sit down to discuss the 9 Avalanche problems and assign each snow problem with their danger spirit animal.