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Elk Valley Snow Avalanche Workshop

Join us for The VIRTUAL Snow Science Workshop a livestreamed program with international-calibre speaker sessions, panel discussions and posters.
  • 14 Invited Speakers: representing nations across the avalanche community
  • 2 Panel Discussions: providing thought-provoking, interactive conversations
  • Poster Sessions: showcasing a wide range of cutting-edge ideas
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the sold out 2019 Elk Valley Snow Avalanche Workshop!

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.

2019 Guest Speakers

Bruce Jamieson

How Risky is Ski Cutting?

David Jones

SpotWX and Models in the Mountains-Tales of Terror and Seduction

Jennifer Coulter

That Layer is Still a Player

Steve Scott

Sled Guiding in the BC Backcountry-Real Talk

Anne St. Clair

How do recreationists use, understand, and incorporate avalanche bulletin information?

Fernie Ski Patrol

Robin Siggers
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