2024 MSU Snow and Avalanche Workshop (SAW)
The 10th annual Montana State University Snow and Avalanche Workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 13th 2024 from 4-8pm in SUB Ballroom A. Join us in-person or online via our Livestream Link!
2024 Workshop:
Outline of the Workshop:
4-5pm: Vendor Hour! Meet and mingle with representatives from local businesses, gear companies, and community partners. Purchase your raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes from all of sponsors. Light snacks provided.
5pm: Awareness Presentations:
- Intro to the Workshop and the "Why" behind the MSU SAW: Matt Caires, MSU Dean of Students
- Avalanche Education and Safety Resources for Students: Riley Shafer, Rental Shop Coordinator, MSU Outdoor Recreation Program
- American Avalanche Association (A3) Updates: Emily Struss,American Avalanche Association
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The Landscape of Avalanche Education in Bozeman: Shannon Regan, Education Coordinator for the Friends of Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC)
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Getting to know your local Avalanche Center: GNFAC forecaster team
6pm: Research Presentations:
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“Whacking on snow”: Sam Verplanck, Assistant Professor, MSU Civil Engineering Department
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“snow cover simulations on wet snow”: Andrea Bruckmeier, PhD student, Earth Sciences Department
6:45pm: “Effectively alone”: Mark Staples, Director of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC)
7:10pm: Panel Discussion on "The Power of Partnerships: teamwork in the backcountry," moderated byDrew Pogge, Owner and Lead Guide of Big Sky Backcountry Guides.
*All are welcome for this free event which will both run in-person and live streamed on-line (live stream link will be posted here as the date approaches).
If you’re a business owner, gear representative, or community partner interested in hosting a table at the vendor fair or donating to our raffle, please fill out this form:
Attendees will be eligible to win prizes from Montana Backcountry Yurts, Backcountry Access, Black Diamond, and more!
Parking and Location Information:
The event is held in the Strand Union Building (SUB).
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To view archived presentations of past Snow and Avalanche Workshops, please visit our SAW Archives page here: SAW Archives