Elk Valley Snow & Avalanche Workshop
Date and Time
Saturday Nov 10, 2018
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM MST
November 10th, 2018 @ 10am-4:00pm
Location
Traynor Hall @ Fernie Secondary School, 102 Fairway Drive
Fees/Admission
REGISTRATION
Contact Information
http://www.evsaw.com/conferences/evsaw2018
Description
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
REGISTRATION
- Registration now open until October 20: Regular price $20.00
- Late registrations available Oct 21 - Nov 10: $30.00
- Limited space available
- You must purchase a ticket for your registration to be valid
Lunch and coffee will be available for purchase at the auditorium. An apres-social at the Cast Iron Grill, located at the near-by Fernie Golf Club, will provide opportunities to meet new backcountry partners and network with professionals in your community.