43. The Most Deadly Avalanche Season with CAIC Director Ethan Greene

Last year, a record number of people died in avalanches across the United States. Ethan Greene, PhD, Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), looks back at the contributing factors. He says a perfect storm of weak snowpack conditions and stressed decision-making led to last year's high accident rate. Dive into the surprising demographics as to who was most at-risk for getting caught in a slide last year. And learn why this year could be just as dangerous. Out and Back Episode December 15, 2021 ★ Episode details: https://share.transistor.fm/s/add25bf4 ★ Additional episodes: https://www.gaiagps.com/outandback/