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Updates on operations and reflections on avalanche conditions

FOFAC Leadership Updates

Clare
November 8th 2023
With gratitude and appreciation, we say goodbye to three longtime board members: Dow Powell, Becky Smith-Powell, and Roland Frey. “It’s hard to overstate the impact of their tireless effort on avalanche safety […]
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Season Update, chapter 2

Clare
November 8th 2023
Chapter 1 of our season ended as an Atmospheric River entered the forecast region on January 12th. Earlier weather events advertised as rivers underperformed and resembled streams, creeks, or even […]
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Old dogs, new tricks: Community-Building Communication (part 1)

Clare
November 8th 2023
Two recent backcountry encounters have prompted me to think more about an avalanche safety tool that doesn’t get much mention in classes, forecasts, or research. ***************** The cold week before […]
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