The San Juan Snowcast

Season 3, Episode 12 || Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 || My Avalanche Close Call Story

March 06, 2024 Chris Dickson Season 3 Episode 12
The San Juan Snowcast
Season 3, Episode 12 || Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 || My Avalanche Close Call Story
Show Notes

Hey folks, I’m back after taking last week off! In this episode I catch up on the State of the Snowpack and the latest backcountry conditions, before sharing my own personal avalanche story. 7 years ago this May, I triggered an avalanche that could have ended it all… and I’ve been wanting to share this story for some time. There’s a lot to learn from it, because I made pretty much every “human factor” mistake you can make… So, learn from my mistakes and hopefully avoid making them in the future! 

THINK SNOW!

Instagram: @sanjuansnowcast
Email: sanjuansnowcast@gmail.com
Venmo: @Chris-Dickson

Thanks as always to my sponsors!  
- Mountain Trip
- Silverton Avalanche School
- The Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund
- Jagged Edge Mountain Gear 
- Telluride Mountain Club

Music on this week’s show: 
“Ghetto Funk” by Queens Community Show Band
“Rugged Walk” by The Rugged Nuggets
“Cool Reggae Party” by Juanitos
“Funk for Food” by Moderator
“Mondo Whack” by Juanitos