Elk Valley Snow Avalanche Workshop
2023 Guest Speakers
Sara Boilen – Being Human In Avalanche Terrain
Shifting the ‘human factors’ conversation away from decision making and into the realm of perception, sense-making, and communication.
Zachary Miller – Snow Depth Distribution in Complex Mountain Terrain
This talk will discuss key findings from recent spatial variability snow science research and how to incorporate those findings into daily routines while out in the mountains.
Terry Palechuk – Using GPS Tracking to Illustrate the Effects of Electromagnetic Interference on Avalanche Transceivers
Exploring the effect of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) on signal detection, and utilizing GPS tracking to visually describe the real-world impact of range loss caused by EMI.
Duncan Maisels – History Repeating
Drawing valuable lessons from two recent, tragic fatal incidents that occurred during the winter of 2023, focusing on two distinct types of avalanche incidents: “out of bounds” occurrences and incidents within the ski area boundary closures.
Justin Boehm – Canadian Mechanized Backcountry Guides Association
Exploring new territory with the development of the CMBGA in Canada.
This one-day seminar welcomed avalanche professionals and recreationalists alike to engage in vibrant discussions and learn from fellow avalanche practitioners. A variety of topics included case studies of past events and information on the latest snow safety gear.
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