1.2 Perspectives on snowpack

Dr. Ethan Greene is the director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), which issues backcountry avalanche forecasts and educates the public about avalanche conditions and dangers. At various points throughout the module, Ethan will discuss topics related to snowpack development and evolution. He will also demonstrate manual snowpack assessment techniques. Here is his introduction.

Matt Kelsch is a meteorologist at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. Hear him discuss hydrologic concerns regarding snowpack.

Dr. Doug Wesley is a meteorologist at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. Here he talks about forecasting concerns and snowpack assessment.

Jay Irwin is a backcountry skier who survived an avalanche in 2009. Here's his story.