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Some sobering content on todays program. This is a record year for avalanche fatalities across western North America. The snow pack in many mountain areas is unstable creating dangerous conditions for outdoor enthusiasts venturing into the backcountry. In our feature interview we check in with the Canadian Avalanche Centre. Poor winter driving conditions are also to blame for the deaths of eight people recently in a horrible highway accident in New Brunswick. The tragedy struck close to home for Gary and he talks a little about that.

Running guy Alex Coffin is back with a conversation about some of his most memorable runs. We have more of your comments about the show including praise for a climber who sometimes gets forgotten in the story of Mount Everest and comments about Gary's rant last time concerning access to the outdoors.

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