2023 MSU Snow and Avalanche Workshop (SAW)
The 9th annual Montana State University Snow and Avalanche Workshop was held on November 8th 2023 in SUB Ballroom A. Details and a link to the recording below.
Outline of the Workshop:
2-4pm: Stress Injury Awareness for Avalanche Professionals Training. RSVP Required.
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 Avalanche Education Resources for Students: Dan Sandberg, Senior Coordinator, MSU Outdoor Recreation Program
- American Avalanche Association (A3) Updates: Gabrielle Antonioli,A3 Resilience Project Manager
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The Landscape of Avalanche Edudcation in Bozeman: Shannon Regan, Education Coordinator for the Friends of Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC)
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How your Avalanche Center Works for You: Alex Marienthal, GNFAC forecaster
6pm: Graduate Research Presentations:
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Wet-Snow Avalanches: Josh Lipkowitz
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Impact of UAV Data on Avalanche Forecasts: Alex Haddad
- impact-Initiated Avalanches:Sam Verplanck
7pm: Panel Discussion on Mental Health Resiliency and responding to loss in the mountains. Intro by Dean of Students Matt Caires, Panelists: Gabrielle Antonioli, Gary Kuehn, Justin Short (Ridgeline Counseling Services), and Blair Hensen (Open Routes Adventures Counseling).
*All are welcome for this free event which will both run in-person and live streamed on-line.