The Center for Snow & Avalanche Studies enhances the interdisciplinary investigation of the snow system's behavior and role in human/environment relationships by offering resources -- people, information, and facilities -- for field-based research and education.
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From March 9-14, 2009 the CSAS provided our Schmidt building facility to the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) for their Level III class of 22 avalanche professionals from throughout North America. Days began before dawn with weather observations just outside the building, followed by lectures and planning sessions inside, and often ended with additional lectures or discussions in the evening, following daily field excursions.
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Pre-dawn weather observations outside the Schmidt building. |
Field session planning inside the Schmidt building. |