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Mount Washington Avalanche Center Outreach

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Weekly discussions during the forecast season from the USFS snow rangers. Hosted by Andrew Drummond of Ski The Whites and Frank Carus, lead Snow Ranger and director of the Mount Washington Avalanche Center (MWAC)
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MWAC Outreach Jan 29 2021 - Wind Slab Problems and Cold Temps are Back

After last weekend's extreme winds, loose unconsolidated snow has formed wind slabs throughout the avalanche terrain. This combined with extreme cold has created complex problems to be aware of if traveling in the mountains this weekend. Be sure to sign up for the daily avalanche forecast here: https://mountwashingtonavalanchecenter.org/

Jan 29, 2021•21 min•Ep. 14

MWAC Outreach Jan 15 2021 - First 5 Scale Danger Rating of the Season

First forecast of the season: https://mountwashingtonavalanchecenter.org/forecast/#/presidential-range 12 Jan 2021 Long sliding fall incident: https://mountwashingtonavalanchecenter.org/long-sliding-fall-tuckerman-ravine-trail/ Thanks for tuning in, submit any questions to andrew@skithewhites.com

Jan 15, 2021•22 min•Ep. 12

MWAC Outreach Jan 03 2021 - Grinch Storm Recap & State of the Cutler Drainage

First off, a big thank you to Josh LeMay for leading the Avy Kit Workshop on the 26th. If you'd like to be on the short list for the next one, please sign up here . After a full reset from the Grinch Storm, we're building back a base for backcountry skiing and riding. With an increase in traffic at Pinkham Notch, it's great news to hear that there was no major incidents, but hazards are still there. Thanks for the feedback last week and a couple links passed along from listeners: NWS Winter Weat...

Jan 03, 2021•21 min•Ep. 11

MWAC Outreach Dec 7 2020 - Jeff Fongemie, First Storm of the Season

Welcome to this week's episode with Frank Carus and Jeff Fongemie. Jeff has spent a ton of time in the White Mountains and the past several winters as a snow ranger. He's also responsible for integrating many of the forecasting tools to the MWAC website. We chat about the recent storm, the updates to the website, and upcoming events. Avy Kit Workshop Info

Dec 08, 2020•35 min•Ep. 9

MWAC Outreach Apr 04 2020 - Tucks is Closed

Tuckerman Ravine and the rest of the Cutler River Drainage Area is officially closed as of April 2nd. We discuss what went into making this decision and why skirting this area to ski other zones in the backcountry is a bad idea. Local resorts also closed down access for uphilling. Don't forget to take batteries out of your beacon and give your skis a wax. Want to sponsor future podcasts? Email andrew@skithewhites.com Want to contribute to gear and technology needs of MWAC? send $ via patreon to ...

Apr 04, 2020•37 min•Ep. 6

MWAC Outreach Mar 28 2020 (Live from Hermit Lake)

Live from the courtyard at Hermit Lake we are joined with a couple special guests to discuss COVID-19 and how the governor's suggested stay at home orders are ineffective. Frank talks about the likelihood of closing down the Cutler River Drainage Area and that tomorrow will be the last day for avalanche forecasting.

Mar 28, 2020•32 min•Ep. 5

MWAC Outreach Mar 20 2020

This week’s topics – AMC Closures and Forest access, Snowpack Summary, Weekend Forecast, Resources for checking conditions, Using a 50-cal for avy control. Follow Mike: www.instagram.com/avalanchegeeks Follow MWAC: www.instagram.com/mwacenter

Mar 20, 2020•49 min•Ep. 4

MWAC Outreach Mar 13 2020

This week we discuss the long sliding fall incident on Monday, strategies to deal with hard, steep snow, communication and first response strategies, the upcoming weather for the weekend and issues surrounding the pandemic.

Mar 13, 2020•30 min•Ep. 3
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