23rd Annual Colorado Snow and Avalanche Workshop Presented by Dynafit

Friends of CAIC

CSAW is an all day, high level continuing avalanche education seminar for those who work and play in the backcountry.

Breckenridge Riverwalk Center

The 23rd annual Colorado Snow and Avalanche Workshop (CSAW) is Friday, October 18 at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge. C SAW is a professional-level event with content aimed at avalanche industry workers and advanced recreationalists. All are welcome to join for a day of presentations, networking, and displays from our industry partners. CSAW is a live, in-person event. Doors will open at 8 AM.CSAW is a program of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) and 501c3 partner Friends of CAIC. CSAW is presented by sponsors Dynafit and Pomoca.

<h3><a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0269/0924/5519/files/2024_CSAW_Agenda.pdf?v=1725477873" title="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0269/0924/5519/files/2024_CSAW_Agenda.pdf?v=1725477873" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2024 COLORADO SNOW AND AVALANCHE WORKSHOP AGENDA</a></h3><h3> </h3>8:00 - DOORS OPEN8:30 - Welcome - Ethan Greene, Director - Colorado Avalanche Information Center8:35 - The effects of wildfire on avalanche terrain - Scott Savage - Director - Sawtooth Avalanche Center9:00 - Recognizing relationships between deep slab avalanches and large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns - Andrew Schauer, Lead Forecaster - Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center9:25 - Does active use of explosives result in smaller avalanches? - Dave Hamre, Owner/Senior Consultant - David Hamre and Associates, LLC (DHA)9:50 - 10:25 - BREAK10:25 - Case study of two mid-winter wet slab avalanche cycles - Erich Peitzsch, Research Physical Scientist - U.S. Geological Survey10:50 - Assessing the CAIC's backcountry avalanche forecasts - Spencer Logan, Science and Operations Officer - Colorado Avalanche Information Center11:15 - Using teleconnections to provide monthly precipitation for Colorado's mountains + Winter 24-25 outlook - Kyle Mozley, Meteorologist - National Weather Service, Pueblo11:40 - New stuff I learned about snow and avalanches while writing the Starting Zone - Karl Birkeland - Friends of CAIC/Forest Service National Avalanche Center11:55 - 1:20 - LUNCH1:20 - Users' understanding of uncertainty in backcountry forecasts - Eeva Latosuo, Researcher - Simon Fraser University1:45 - Forecasting for persistent problems on crusts: Testing theories at Turnagain Pass, AK - Andrew Schauer - Lead Forecaster - Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center2:10 - Measuring success rates, reaction times, and education opportunities for deploying avalanche airbags while skiing avalanche terrain - Gabi Benel - Snowmass Ski Patrol2:35 - 3:05 - BREAK3:05 - Stress resiliency program at the Colorado Avalanche Information Center - Ian Fowler - Northern Mountains Backcountry Forecaster, Colorado Avalanche Information Center3:30 - Random thoughts from a 50-year professional - Dave Hamre, Owner/Senior Consultant - David Hamre and Associates, LLC (DHA)3:55 - Closing - Ethan Greene, Director - Colorado Avalanche Information Center4:00 - 5:00 - Social Hour at the Riverwalk Center - Beverages provided by Fat Tire

<h4>Lodging Partner Gravity Haus is offering a discounted rate for attendees: use the code CSAW-GH10 at check out at https://gravityhaus.com/locations/gravity-haus-breck</h4>