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The Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) is the national professional organization for Canada’s avalanche industry. We advance avalanche risk management through professional training, membership standards, industry information exchange, and continuing professional development. Our members protect people, infrastructure, transportation corridors, and communities through the delivery of trusted avalanche risk management programs, fostering professionalism and excellence across the industry.

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Our members are avalanche professionals working across transportation, recreation, public safety, resource industries, research, and education. Together, they help protect people, infrastructure, and communities through informed avalanche risk management. By fostering professional excellence and supporting a connected, highly skilled membership, the CAA strengthens public confidence in avalanche risk management  programs and services across Canada. 

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    CAA Scholarship Recipients

    Learn more about our scholarships and past recipients on our CAA Scholarship…

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  • October 27, 2026

    Honorary Member: Bob Sayer

    Fostering Participation, Connection, and Shared Responsibility By Alex Cooper and Nora Hughes BOB SAYER WAS MADE AN HONORARY MEMBER of the CAA in acknowledgement of his enduring commitment to the…

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  • October 19, 2026

    Kootenay Snow and Avalanche Workshop

    October 24, Whitewater Mountain Resort, Nelson, BC. Join the Kootenay Snow & Avalanche Workshop in Nelson on October 24, bringing avalanche workers together for a day of learning, connection, and…

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Find articles from past issues of The Avalanche Journal, and news from the Canadian avalanche industry and beyond.

  • Gallery: Scenes from ISSW Whistler 2026

    October 8, 2026

    By Alex Cooper, Managing Editor, The Avalanche Journal The 2026 International Snow…

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  • Interview: Pascal Haegeli Reflects on His Career in Canada

    August 31, 2026

    By Alex Cooper An edited version of this interview was published in…

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  • Honorary Member: Bob Sayer

    August 26, 2026

    Fostering Participation, Connection, and Shared Responsibility By Alex Cooper and Nora Hughes…

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The CAA’s Industry Information Exchange (InfoEx®) is a daily exchange of technical snow, weather, avalanche, and terrain information between subscribers.

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Interested in joining a committee? We are seeking Interested in joining a committee?

We are seeking CAA members to join our new Scholarships and Awards Committee.

The Scholarships and Awards Committee's mandate is to:

• Celebrate the accomplishments of distinguished members of the CAA through Service Awards and Honorary membership

• Help foster further development of professionals through the administration and delivery of scholarships, bursaries and sponsored professional-development opportunities.

If you are interested in joining, please complete the committee application form in our bio.

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Membership renewals are due December 1, so now is Membership renewals are due December 1, so now is a great time to ensure your winter work aligns with your membership category's scope of practice and that you are on track to meet CPD requirements.

If you anticipate practising at a reduced level, consider whether a leave is appropriate or if a change to a different membership category better reflects your circumstances.

View the CAA's leave policies and guidance on changing membership category on our membership page.
Introducing our newest Foundation Partner, Avatek Introducing our newest Foundation Partner, Avatek Mountain Systems.

Avatek has been in business for over 30 years as the Canadian distributor of MND Safety Products and the Gazex brand. Gazex pioneered the remote avalanche initiation concept, and MND Safety continues to innovate and expand its product offerings.

The Avatek team consists of professionals with diverse backgrounds in avalanche control and project management. Their mission is to provide unparalleled customer service and offer avalanche mitigation systems that work reliably to protect your critical infrastructure.

Thank you for your support and commitment to the association, our members and the wider professional industry, Avatek!
Industry Training Program students recently comple Industry Training Program students recently completed an Avalanche Control Blasting course in Revelstoke, BC, where they learned foundational professional training in the safe, effective use of explosives for avalanche control. 

The course covers :
- regulatory requirements, 
- operational planning and documentation, 
- blast placement and timing, 
- and industry-endorsed procedures for hand charge, cornice, helicopter, and Avalauncher missions. 

Students also learn how blasting integrates into broader avalanche risk management programs.

In professional avalanche work, explosives are an important tool for avalanche hazard mitigation. Ski areas, highway avalanche programs and some industrial operations use explosives to deliberately trigger avalanches under controlled conditions, reducing the risk of larger, unexpected avalanches in areas where people travel or work.

Avalanche Control Blasting is a specialized course in the CAA's Industry Training program. For more information, visit our website's 'Training' Page and explore all ITP offerings.
CAA membership can support your avalanche career b CAA membership can support your avalanche career beyond the Industry Training Program by defining your scope of practice and connecting you to the broader industry as a practicing member.

If you’ve recently completed an Avalanche Operations Level 1 or 2 course, watch the corresponding video to find the membership option that's best for you.

Becoming a CAA member requires specialized knowledge, technical training, and real-world operational experience in managing avalanche risks. It demonstrates your commitment to best practices and high professional standards. By joining the CAA, you earn a credential that demonstrates your ability to mitigate avalanche risk, improve safety and showcases you as a trusted professional in the field.

Visit the link in our bio or the membership page on our website to find videos on applying for membership after completing an ITP course.
This fall, students in our Introduction to Weather This fall, students in our Introduction to Weather and Advanced Weather courses built foundational knowledge and advanced analytical skills, exploring how meteorological conditions influence snowpack stability and trends and applying forecast information to mountain environments. 

Thank you to our students and instructors for dedicating classroom time to advancing your professional practice. 

If you are interested in taking Introduction to Weather, we'll offer one more in-person course November 14-15 in Golden, BC, and an online session in the spring. Register today through our training calendar.

Weather course classroom photos taken by ITP instructor Matt MacDonald. Other photos contributed by students and instructors from various ITP courses.
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