10/21/17, Columbia Gorge Snow & Avalanche Workshop

Just wanted to let the backcountry community know about the upcoming Columbia Gorge Snow & Avalanche Workshop to be held October 21, 2017, 12:30 pm-4:30 pm at the Hood River Middle School in Hood River, OR. Additional details with a list of guest speakers are available on Facebook at Columbia Gorge Snow & Avalanche Workshop. Thanks!

Potentially interested in this, but didn't see a schedule on FB. Is it intended to be informative, or entertaining?

Potentially interested in this, but didn't see a schedule on FB. Is it intended to be informative, or entertaining?

It will be very informative. Here's a list of the speakers:

Who was the Phantom? A Historical Look at Snoqualmie Pass avalanches.
Matt Schonwald
BC Adventure Guides

Backyard Avalanches
Dave Watson
Mt. Savvy
John Stimberis
WSDOT
President, American Avalanche Association

Incorporating Weather Into Your Touring Plans
George McLean
Meteorologist

Avalanche Airbags
Wes Baumann
Hood River Crag Rats
MHM Ski Patrol

Touring the Wallowas.
Victor McNeil
Wallowa Avalanche Center

Denali Rescue at 19,000ft.
Gabe Webster
Senior Paramedic
King County Medic One Air Support Unit
Seattle Mountain Rescue