This episode will be broken down into two separate episodes, and will talk about some of the details of how avalanche education within the United States will be changing in the next year. We sit down with Kirk Bachman of Stanley Idaho. Kirk wears many hats and one of them is that of the Chair of the Education Committee for the American Avalanche Association. Kirk Explains some of the reasoning for the upcoming Professional/Recreational split and how it can benefit different user groups.

In the part 2 of the fourth episode, we finish our conversation with Kirk about how you may fit into the new paradigm of avalanche education. We then talk to IFMGA and heli ski guide Jonathon Spitzer. Jonathon also works as an instructor for AIARE and the AMGA, and brings some perspective about how the upcoming Pro/Rec split may benefit the professional guiding community.

In this episode, we talk to Kevin Grove of Bend, Oregon. Kevin talks about risk tolerance in avalanche terrain. I also talk about a mistake my partner and I made recently. Enjoy!

In this episode, we hear a great story from Roger Strong, we talk to Drew Hardesty, and we hear from Alex Marienthal of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center.

The Avalanche Hour Podcast Episode 1.1 by Caleb Merrill

In this half shot, I reveal the three interview guests I will be working with down the line this winter. I have worked on some recording, editing, and mixing in some music. Let me know what you think about the quality and upcoming content!

Happy New Year. We have just launched our Indiegogo campaign, and I have recorded a short introduction to the podcast. I am testing out some recording and editing techniques and learning a lot along the way! Enjoy