Mount Washington Avalanche Center Outreach

MWAC Outreach Dec 17 2021 - Dec 5th Avalanche

Links:  Dec 5th Avalanche Incident Report.  F6 Forms (Observatory weather archives).

MWAC Outreach Jun 11 2021 - Heli Rescues & Winter 21/22 Outlook

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MWAC Outreach Apr 10 2021 - Spring Finale

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MWAC Outreach Apr 2 2021 - Live from Jim's Garage

For those who want to see where exactly Frank was calling from, check out Jim's Garage.  https://mountwashingtonavalanchecenter.org/

MWAC Outreach Mar 26 2021 - Winter is far from over

MWAC on YouTube Avalanche Hour Podcast

MWAC Outreach Mar 19 2021 - Weekend Forecast

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MWAC Outreach Mar 12 2021 - Spring Preview

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MWAC Outreach Mar 5 2021 - Weekend Forecast

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MWAC Outreach Feb 26 2021 - Weekend Forecast

Links: https://mountwashingtonavalanchecenter.org/ https://www.friendsoftuckermanravine.org/

MWAC Outreach Feb 11 2021 - Weekend forecast & Solving for Z

Short and sweet - Frank talks about the weather and avy forecast for the weekend along with some upcoming events.

MWAC Outreach Feb 05 2021 - Ammonoosuc Ravine Fatality and Dynamic Snowpack

For up-to-date avalanche forecasting, please visit https://mountwashingtonavalanchecenter.org/.

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/

MWAC Outreach Jan 23 2021 - Partial Avalanche Burial in Left Gully

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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 [email protected]

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: ...

MWAC Outreach Dec 19 2020 - Pinnacle Avalanche, Low Density Snow, and Weather Resources

"The Tuckerman Ravine Trail and the Sherburne Trail remain particularly rocky and icy following the 6 inches of new snow fell yesterday." Hermit Lake Snow Plot Data Observatory F-6 Data Upcoming Events

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

MWAC Outreach Nov 25 2020 - Patrick Scanlan, ESAW Recap, & Winter Prep

Links: ESAW 2020 Virtual Workshop: Intro Night 1 Night 2 Night 3 CVA Backcountry Academy Program Questions: [email protected]

MWAC Outreach Nov 05 2020 - ESAW Preview

Show Links:  Register for ESAW today! ESAW Intro Video MWAC on Instagram MWAC Events Calendar

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 [email protected] Want to contribute to gear and technology needs of MWAC? send $ v...

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.

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

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.

MWAC Outreach Mar 6 2020

MWAC Outreach Feb 28 2020

Links: Mount Washington Avalanche Center | Ski The Whites