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Avalanche Control Blasting Log Book

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:47:51 GMT

This log book has been designed to record information about explosives deployed and any resulting avalanche activity for avalanche control missions using explosives. It is applicable to a wide range of control settings and deployment methods. There are notes in the back pages for assistance in filling in the fields using consistent recording terminology.

CAA Industry Training Program Avalanche Course Field Book

Mon, 4 Mar 2024 17:27:45 GMT

Ski Strap

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 21:54:06 GMT

CAA Cotton Twill Ballcap

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:22:36 GMT

Cotton ballcap with slight curved visor and larger CAA embroidered crest.

CAA Logo Arc'teryx Kyanite LT Hoody 2022

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:56:31 GMT

Kyanite LT Hoody - CAA logo

Light, versatile stretch fleece with exceptional next-to-skin comfort for layering or stand alone piece for a range of mountain activities. | LT: Lightweight.

For a full description, please visit the Arc'teryx website.

CAA Pom

Thu, 2 Sep 2021 19:13:14 GMT

Tall knit toque with an apple-sized pom pom on top, made by our friends at Flylow.

A product of The Good Lab at Flylow, the purchase of these custom hats help to directly support the Canadian Avalanche Association.

CAA Six Panel Ballcap

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:25:12 GMT

6-panel style ballcap with a slightly curved visor, low crown and smaller CAA embroidered crest.

CAA Ski Goggle Soc

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:52:25 GMT

Made by Gogglesoc from recycled plastic bottles. 12% spandex, 88% polyester.

CAA Toque Starboard Knit

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 20:45:12 GMT

Starboard knit, 100 % acrylic yarn, made by Pukka.

Woven red and white CAA label.

One size fits most.

CAA Toque Wheelhouse Knit

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 20:45:45 GMT

Wheelhouse knit, heather yarn (70% acrylic 30% polyester) made by Pukka.

Reverse laser etched tobacco suede clip label with CAA logo.

One size fits most.

CAA Tradesperson Ballcap

Tue, 5 Dec 2023 18:13:25 GMT

Tradesperson style ballcap with slight curved visor and larger CAA embroidered crest.

Tradesperson Ballcap

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:38:08 GMT

Tradesperson style ballcap with a flat visor and smaller CAA embroidered crest.

Planning Methods - DIGITAL VERSION

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 20:08:33 GMT

Avalanche planners and team members: This important resource provides you with planning methods for characterizing, assessing, mapping and mitigating snow avalanche hazard and risk. Compiling the knowledge of 16 different authors into a technical manual edited by avalanche researcher and consultant Bruce Jamieson. Includes full colour images, figures, 280+ pages and ~ 300 references.

Individual use digital PDF version of the complete publication.

Avalanche Accidents in Canada Volume 5

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:01:40 GMT

Expert analysis of 105 fatal avalanche accidents from 1996 – 2007
A synopsis of each winter’s weather patterns and their effect on the seasonal snowpack
Includes a comprehensive overview of the trends and patterns in fatal avalanche accidents

Avalanche Incident Management (AIM) [EN&FR]

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:44:27 GMT

Avalanche rescue organizations across Canada vary in their operational and managerial approach to AvSAR and AIM. The purpose of this manual is to develop commonly accepted and applicable national standards based on best practices. These standards could then serve as the basis for regional supplements specific to the jurisdiction. This manual has been reviewed and accepted by a group of Canadian AvSAR and AIM experts.

98 pages

Guidelines for Snow Avalanche Risk Determination & Mapping in Canada [EN&FR]

Mon, 16 May 2022 22:47:08 GMT

Available to download (free of charge) HERE.

This document describes concepts for determining avalanche risks and contains proposed guidelines for avalanche mapping and acceptable risks. This is the technical supplement to its companion publication, Land Managers Guide to Snow Avalanche Hazards in Canada.

24 pages

Land Managers Guide to Snow Avalanche Hazards in Canada [EN&FR]

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:52:11 GMT

Available to download (free of charge) HERE.

This guide is intended to assist land managers in Canada and their consultants with recognizing and mitigating potential snow avalanche hazards that might affect existing or proposed fixed operations and facilities in their jurisdiction.

28 pages

OGRS

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:18:20 GMT

Available to download (free of charge) HERE.

The CAA Technical Committee has completed an update of OGRS for 2016. As part of the CAA's commitment to the public interest, we are working towards making all our standards and guidelines available online. You can download the new OGRS here. Hard copies are also available (cost covers printing costs). Pick a copy up at ISSW or order online now.

Planning Methods for Assessing and Mitigating Snow Avalanche Risk

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 20:10:19 GMT

Snow Avalanche Management in Forested Terrain

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:52:47 GMT

Snow avalanche in recently harvested areas can damage new forest plantations, destroy down-slope resources, and endanger public safety. This Land Management Handbook reviews snow avalanche science as it applies to forestry. It presents risk assessment methods for use in forestry planning, outlines harvest designs, and describes silviculture strategies to reduce the risk of snow avalanche. Approaches for managing avalanche risks to forest workers are also summarized. With an extensive bibliography and list of Internet resources, this publication will be a valuable reference for natural resource managers, recreation planners, land developers, and anyone who manages work sites in winter.

190 pages

TASARM-Technical Aspects of Snow Avalanche Risk Management [EN&FR]

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:52:58 GMT

This document describes all aspects of avalanche planning and operations with the goal of greater industry-wide consistency in decision making and higher levels of safety. This comprehensive resource allows avalanche practitioners, stakeholders and members of the public to understand the broad scope of work related to avalanche safety that takes place in Canada.

The Avalanche Handbook - 4th edition

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:19:28 GMT

WinterSafe : Safety in Winter Mountain Operations [EN&FR]

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:53:29 GMT

Safe Winter travel is a concern for any employer who sends workers into the mountains. In Canada, employers have a legal responsibility to their employees' safety (Bill C-45, Section 217.1). The purpose of this manual is to assist employers in identifying hazards that exist in the winter mountain environment and to provide training tools for employees to manage these hazards.

52 pages