instruction… The Avalanche Factor—the Modern Era of Avalanche Education 28 Nov 202328 Nov 2023 This is meant to be a book review of The Avalanche Factor by Joe Stock (2023). But the real value of Joe's book is that it captures changes in avalanche…
instruction… Remote Weather History via visualcrossing.com 13 Feb 202321 Feb 2023 My preparation for outings benefits from knowing the recent weather history of remote locations. Remote forecasts are easy, but what actually happened? This time of year, I'm most interested in…
blog… Risk Assessment for Rivers and Avalanches 15 Jan 202116 Jan 2021 Disclaimer: This discussion is based on my personal experience, collaborators' feedback on The Packraft Handbook, and publications (see references at bottom). This discussion benefited from the feedback of Trip Kinney,…
instruction… Route-Planning with ESRI Worldview 14 May 202018 Jan 2021 Whenever possible, I do route planning with Google Earth. Google Earth's 3D imagery allows me to fine-tune a route and identify features I might otherwise miss in two dimensions. But…
instruction… Workshops 13 Mar 20191 Feb 2020 Over the past 10 years I've honed in on the planning resources that enable me to safely complete creative and ambitious trips. I enjoy the opportunity to share this planning…
