Reference Summary: Bruce Jamieson and Doug Chabot talk about why, when, where and how to test for instability in the snowpack. Doug Chabot of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center demonstrates how to dig a snow profile with stability
Common Snowpack Tests -
Bruce Jamieson and Doug Chabot talk about why, when, where and how to test for instability in the snowpack. Doug Chabot of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center demonstrates how to dig a snow profile with stability Karl Birkeland of the Forest Service National Avalanche Center demonstrates and explains the Extended Column
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- Bruce Jamieson and Doug Chabot talk about why, when, where and how to test for instability in the snowpack.
- Doug Chabot of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center demonstrates how to dig a snow profile with stability
- Karl Birkeland of the Forest Service National Avalanche Center demonstrates and explains the Extended Column
- We got the opportunity to link with our friend, Duncan Lee, AIARE Instructor/Provider.
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