Author

Jonathan Cooper

Jonathan Cooper ("Coop") grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has been playing in the mountains since he was a teenager. This was about the same time he made the fateful decision to strap a snowboard to his feet, which has led to a lifelong pursuit of powdery turns. Professionally speaking, he has facilitated many circles of students with Northwest Outward Bound School while leading mountaineering expeditions. During the winter months he can be found chasing snow, and passing on his passion for education and the backcountry through teaching avalanche education for AIARE in southwest Colorado. Similarly, his passion for wilderness medicine has led him to instruct for the Wilderness Medicine Training Center. In the end, all of this experience has merely been training for his contributions to the almighty WildSnow.com.

Osprey Soelden Pro Avalanche Airbag Pack — Tested (May 20, 2021)

Using the Avalanche Forecast for Trip Planning (March 5, 2021)

First Look — Ortovox Diract Voice Avalanche Transceiver (February 2, 2021)

Be Prepared — Avalanche Rescue Practice Tips (December 29, 2020)

Avalanche Tool Primer — What to Choose and Why (December 7, 2020)

Great Adaptations — Avalanche Courses in Covid Times (November 27, 2020)

Return to Winter in the Covid-Era — Critical Questions From the Mountains (September 25, 2020)

Phantom Link Levers and Atomic Backland Pro – Split-Tech Revolution? (March 2, 2020)

Up Your Game — Splitboard Transitions Like a Pro (January 10, 2020)

Four Corners Snow and Avalanche Workshop Impressions (November 25, 2019)

G3 Cabrio Airbag Pack – First Look (March 11, 2019)

SnowMetrics – Professional Snow Study Kits – First Look (February 25, 2019)