Elk Valley Snow & Avalanche Workshop

Sunday • November 10, 2019
9:30 am - 6:00 pm
In Town

This one-day seminar welcomes avalanche professionals and recreationalists alike to engage in vibrant discussions and learn from fellow avalanche practitioners.

A variety of research topics, case studies of past events and information on the latest snow safety gear will be presented.

As a lead-in for the International Snow Science Workshop (ISSW) to be held in Fernie, October 2020, the EVSAW will share a similar format with 30-minute presentations on a variety of snow and avalanche related topics.

Discover what the Avalanche Canada South Rockies Team learned from tricky conditions, avalanche incidents and near misses last season
Learn all about the "Fernie Factor" and how to predict your next powder day
Master medical care for avalanche survivors
Explore new digital tools for navigation

FEATURING:

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?
and Fernie Ski Patrol!

SCHEDULE:

9:30 AM: Doors Open
10 AM - NOON: Morning Presentations. Includes a 15-minute coffee break, bring your own mug!
12 - 12:30 PM: Lunch. Chilli on a bun (meat & vegetarian options available) for $12 cash
12:30 - 4 PM: Afternoon Presentations. Includes a 15-minute coffee break, bring your own mug!
4-6 PM: Apres Social at the Curling Club

EVSAW 2019 from EVSAW on Vimeo.

REGISTRATION

Earlybird registration now available ONLINE: $25
Limited space available
You must purchase a ticket for your registration to be valid

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