# Avalanche Accident

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44. Lessons from a Deadly Avalanche Accident with Forecaster Nikki Champion

With avalanche danger rated high in the Wasatch Mountains, two separate backcountry ski parties went searching for safer, lower-angle terrain. They headed for Wilson Glade, a relatively mild slope that beckons skiers when conditions seem too dangerous to head into the steeps. The two groups checked…

Avalanche Accidents — Who Dies?

GIF of Avalanche starting to slide ((CLICK on IMAGE to see the slide)) — from Colorado Avalanche Information Center We speak with Ethan Greene, director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, about the new study he has coauthored with Spencer Logan, a chief researcher at the center who al…

The Art of Storytelling Through Film - A Conversation withTrent Meisenheimer

In the avalanche world, UAC forecaster Trent Meisenheimer is at the forefront of storytelling and communication through the use of video. Trent uses high-def cameras, drones, and cutting-edge video software to communicate the visceral realities of a field day in avalanche terrain or a recent avalan…

Ep. 28 Sean Crossen | Skiing and Surviving an Avalanche Accident

Sean Crossen grew up on the East Coast as a ski racer. After graduating from Green Mountain Valley School in Vermont, Sean made his way to Gunnison to attend Western State College (as it was then known). Sean quit racing, but continued to ski and entered some of the first US Extreme Skiing Champion…

Brock Crouch | Snowboard | The Bomb Hole Episode 37

A life changing avalanche, broken back, broken teethe, lacerated spleen, getting sober, contests, video parts, Burton OneWorld and more. Brock is one of the elite pro snowboarders that splits his time focused on contests and filming video parts. After his avalanche accident he went down a dark road…

Ep. 18 | Ben Pritchett Avalanche Forecasting

Ben Pritchett grew up, well, everywhere. Somehow, he still developed a love of outdorr sports like mountain biking and skiing. Eventually finding himself in the Gunnison Valley, Ben attended Western State College (now known as Western Colorado University). One day, he decided he should stay home an…

Why Did The USA Have The Most Avalanche Deaths in History Last Season?

Dr. Ethan Greene - Why Did The USA Have The Most Avalanche Deaths in History Last Season? Episode #26 Brought to you by Tamarack Resort "It's early in the winter and I wish that everybody has a great rest of the season. Think about avalanches, but don't let them prevent you from going out into …

To Hell in a Heartbeat

In December, 2008, Matt Clevenger was caught in an avalanche in the Wasatch Mountains and buried him six feet under. Luckily, one of his partners that day, Tom Diegel, reacted quickly, led decisively, and helped save Clevenger's life. Discussed in the podcast: the life-and-death risks of backcountr…

Why Is Colorado's Backcountry the Deadliest in the USA?

Dr. Ethan Greene PhD - Why Is Colorado's Backcountry the Deadliest in the USA? | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area. "Avalanches kill more people in Colorado than any other natural hazard." - Dr. Ethan Greene Dr. Ethan Greene PhD is the director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CA…