Andrew McWilliams is a former Avalanche Technician at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area and is the current Colorado Avalanche Information Center forecaster for the Northern Mountains which includes the Gore Range and all of Colorado North of I-70. Before that, he…
avalanche forecasting
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Many skiers check the bulletin over morning coffee, others on Instagram, for example. The manifold consumption of bulletins presents a challenge for forecasters and users.
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Snow continues to fall in copious amounts in the West. As we transition into January and the New Year, we leave December with some tragic avalanche deaths.
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Aaron Hartz, an Oregon-based ski guide, fuses his ski guide credentials with a passion for science. He’s building a career assisting with safety and data collection in some remote locations.
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Conversation with Blase Reardon, Director of Flathead Avalanche Center, on avalanche forecast components, limitations, and tips for new backcountry skiers.
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Checklist for avalanche forecasting and tips for safe backcountry skiing on spring snow.