Gathering information and decision-making
Friday, November 30, 2018
In our last post about WYSAW, we want to highlight a talk given by James Floyer. James talked about gathering information and making decisions. We are always interested in learning about others' decision-making tools. Check it out: The Dange...
View ArticleThoughts on different weak layers and avalanche problems
Monday, November 26, 2018
We're continuing our series on WYSAW take away points. Another theme that emerged in WYSAW was an effort to understand weak layers and specific avalanche problems. Here are highlights focused on persistent slab problems and avalanche fore...
View ArticleMore thoughts regarding WYSAW
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
A portion of the public day at WYSAW was devoted to decision-making and debriefing. Highlights from some of these talks include: A Feel for Snow – Dr. Terry O’Connor Terry wears many hats and has a good perspective to philosophize fro...
View ArticleHighlights from WYSAW 2018
Friday, November 16, 2018
We had a great time at WYSAW this fall. There were a ton of great presentations and plenty of opportunities to socialize during breaks. As with each WYSAW event (this was the fourth one) Lynne Wolfe challenged us to take home 2-3 thing...
View ArticleSummer storage
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Summer is approaching and many of us are transitioning to biking, climbing, and boating. Before you put away all of your ski gear for the warm months, here are a few things to remember: Diamonds are forever, but batteries are not. ...
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Thoughts on digging a pit
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Analyzing snowpack starts before you leave for a tour and only ends when you’re safely back home. After reading the morning’s forecast, digging a snow pit in the field can better enhance your understanding of they day’s snow stability. But with...
View ArticleUpdate from Teton Pass, November 22
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Yesterday (November 22), we walked up from Teton Pass to Glory Summit (8431’-10,086’) AND walked down - we didn’t even bring our skis for the walk. On the way up the South Ridge there was 10-20cm/4-8” of new snow sitting on mud and rock...
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Highlights from WYSAW
Saturday, November 12, 2016
WYSAW 2016 was a very worthwhile day indeed! The main focus of the day was on human factors. Here are highlights from a few of the talks that stuck with me: Blase Reardon Blase spoke of uncertainty in the snow and avalanche world. It is an e...
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Highlights from the NW Snow & Avalanche Workshop
Monday, October 31, 2016
I attended the Northwest Snow and Avalanche Workshop in Seattle last weekend. The themes that ran throughout the workshop were safety, decision-making, and communication. Professional Panel: We started the morning with a professional panel on how t...
View ArticleA few highlights from ISSW
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
The International Snow Science Workshop takes place every two years. It's a gather of practitioners and scientists where ideas are exchanged and research is presented. Approximately 25 AAI instructors attended the workshop in Breckenridge, Colora...
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