Annual avalanche workshop emphasizes remembering place, community engagement

On Nov. 4, MSU hosted an avalanche workshop in the Strand Union Building ballrooms. The event was put together by MSU Dean of Students, Friends of Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC) and the American Avalanche Association. Also in attendance were local businesses, clubs and nonprofit organizations tabling to promote related work. The four-hour night included several presentations from professional athletes, people involved in conservation, Friends of the GNFAC and eight MSU graduate students showcasing their work around snow science. Student and backcountry skier Cole Horner reflected on the purpose of the event. Although there was a focus on safety, Horner said he believed this event went further than the sport of backcountry skiing itself. “It’s about the greater community, working with organizations, being more inclusive, increasing education and working with the Avy Center,” he said.

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