Avalanche Forecasting in a Time of Uncertainty
Episode 2 of the Trail Break Radio podcast, hosted by Winter Wildlands Alliance, titled "Avalanche Forecasting in a Time of Uncertainty" was published on March 10, 2026 and runs 74 minutes.
March 10, 2026 ·74m · Trail Break Radio
Summary
Avalanche forecasts are one of the most trusted safety tools in winter recreation and travel. Built daily by professionals who wake before dawn, dig into the snowpack, analyze storms, track wind, and translate complex data into clear public guidance that shapes life-or-death decisions for as many as 30 million people. But can avalanche forecasting survive the current administration? How stable is the system that keeps us informed (and alive) in the backcountry?SPEAKERS: Caroline Miller, Executive Director of the Utah Avalanche Center David Reichel, Executive Director of the Sierra Avalanche CenterScott Schell, Executive Director of the Northwest Avalanche CenterBrody Leven, professional chairlift-free adventure skier (moderator)RESOURCES:Winter Wildlands Alliance Action Center Subscribe to Winter Wildlands AllianceWinter Wildlands Alliance Stash BlogFind Your Local Avalanche CenterSUPPORTED BY: Outdoor Alliance, REI Co-op, The Mountaineers, Duct Tape Then Beer/Dirt Bag Diaries, High Country News, Phreem Family Brewers, and University of Washington’s Pack Forest.CREDITS:Produced and co-hosted by Anneka Williams and Emily ScottEdited by Adam Titmuss Theme music by Rattlesnake Preachers feat. Kerry McClayAdditional Music by Blue Dot Sessions
Episode Description
Avalanche forecasts are one of the most trusted safety tools in winter recreation and travel. Built daily by professionals who wake before dawn, dig into the snowpack, analyze storms, track wind, and translate complex data into clear public guidance that shapes life-or-death decisions for as many as 30 million people. But can avalanche forecasting survive the current administration? How stable is the system that keeps us informed (and alive) in the backcountry?
SPEAKERS:
- Caroline Miller, Executive Director of the Utah Avalanche Center
- David Reichel, Executive Director of the Sierra Avalanche Center
- Scott Schell, Executive Director of the Northwest Avalanche Center
- Brody Leven, professional chairlift-free adventure skier (moderator)
RESOURCES:
- Winter Wildlands Alliance Action Center
- Subscribe to Winter Wildlands Alliance
- Winter Wildlands Alliance Stash Blog
- Find Your Local Avalanche Center
SUPPORTED BY: Outdoor Alliance, REI Co-op, The Mountaineers, Duct Tape Then Beer/Dirt Bag Diaries, High Country News, Phreem Family Brewers, and University of Washington’s Pack Forest.
CREDITS:
- Produced and co-hosted by Anneka Williams and Emily Scott
- Edited by Adam Titmuss
- Theme music by Rattlesnake Preachers feat. Kerry McClay
- Additional Music by Blue Dot Sessions