Risk Mitigation From Snow Avalanches
Negative impacts from unwanted avalanche activity can hinder project objectives. Avalanche mitigation includes long-term measures such as location-based avoidance (zoning) and defensive structures, as well as temporary measures like controlled explosives, planned evacuations, and closures.
Avalanche Engineering Prevention
Our engineering team designs and installs defence structures to meet long-term avalanche mitigation requirements. From diversion/catchment berms, stopping walls, and snow sheds, to RACS (Remote Avalanche Control Systems) and snowpack supporting structures (fencing) in starting zones.
Avalanche Risk Assessment
Any organization planning to conduct work in mountain environments needs to have a thorough understanding of the risks involved. Once avalanche risks have been identified, mitigation options can be considered.
Avalanche Runout Analysis
Avalanche runout analysis and flow modelling are used extensively for mapping, residential zoning, and impact force analysis on structures. Assessments can include pre- and post-wildfire analysis for areas recently impacted by forest fires.
Avalanche Protection Structures
We are proud to have completed some of the largest avalanche mitigation projects in the western hemisphere.
Snow Creep & Glide Analysis
Alpine Solutions is a leader in snow creep and glide analysis for ski lift towers, transmission lines, walls, and other structures exposed to deep snow loading on slopes.
Avalanche Hazard Mapping, ATES, & Zoning
Avalanche runout analysis and flow modelling is used extensively for mapping, residential zoning, impact force analysis on structures, and post wildfire assessment.
Avalanche Hazard Index
Avalanche Hazard Index studies are used to assess risk to transportation corridors, and provide practical information to provincial, state, and federal highway managers. Alpine Solutions has developed an advanced innovative dashboard product for visualization and scenario testing.
Avalanche Mitigation Programs
Avalanche mitigation programs are designed to meet operational needs for mines, construction projects, and other applications.
Avalanche Safety Plan
Avalanche Safety Plans are a requirement under safety regulations for mines and construction sites in BC and are considered best practice in all other jurisdictions. We can prepare the appropriate documentation to ensure project efficiency while ensuring your workers are safe.
Safety Training for Workers
Alpine Solutions specializes in workplace safety training for avalanche and mountain hazards. We have a variety of options depending on the size and scope of your project
Explosives Avalanche Control
We have taken safety to the next level when it comes to this highly effective avalanche control method. Our explosive control plans are the result of decades of experience bringing avalanches down in a timely fashion. In addition to the obvious safety aspects, explosive control can help keep your project on track and on budget.
Weather Services – Specialized Forecasting & Studies
Projects seeking intelligence for both short-term and long-term planning can benefit from our sophisticated analysis methods. For projects already underway, we can provide daily/weekly/monthly lookahead summaries in order to maximize planning efficiency. Larger projects look to our statistical analysis to understand potential disruptions to productivity due to severe weather, forest fire hazard, and other impacts. This can help to reduce owner-contractor claims at the end of the project.
Operational Program Review
Alpine Solutions specialists have extensive experience across numerous sectors, from transportation and highways, to ski areas, to mining and industrial projects. We are often called upon by those seeking input and advice to draft new or updated regulations. Our review services allow companies and organizations to be confident their program is safe, efficient, and robust.
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We are experts in avalanche hazards and related impacts. Beyond avalanche risk, our diverse skillset includes long range weather analysis, weather impact studies, snow loading on roofs, and glacier studies. Let us help you understand the mountain environment better.
