The San Juan Snowcast

Season 3, Episode 7 || Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 || A Fatal Avalanche, Our Sketchy Snowpack, and Important Observations


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This episode was a tough one.  We’ve had a number of avalanche incidents that should serve as a wake up call to us all, culminating in the first fatal avalanche in Colorado this season, right here in the San Juans. In this episode, I give a quick recap of the weather, the snowpack, and the sheer amount of avalanches that have occurred so far in January.  Then, I jump into a conversation with my friend and fellow guide/educator, Chris Trullaz. Chris and I discuss the current conditions around the San Juans, how to handle spooky persistent slab problems, and how to submit a good observation to the CAIC. 

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Thanks as always to my sponsors!  
- Mountain Trip
- Silverton Avalanche School
- The Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund
- Jagged Edge Mountain Gear 
- Telluride Mountain Club

Music on this week’s show: 
“Ghetto Funk” by Queens Community Show Band
“Rugged Walk” by The Rugged Nuggets
“Cissy Strut” by The Meters
“The Encouragement Stick” by Doctor Turtle 


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The San Juan SnowcastBy Chris Dickson