Event Schedule:

9:00 – 9:15: Opening & Introduction: MWAC & MWAC Foundation

9:15 – 9:25: Updates from the American Avalanche Association

9:25 – 9:50: 2025 Persistent Avalanche Cycle Case Study: Charlotte MacDonald

9:50 – 10:10: Green Mountain Avalanche Hazard: Aaron Rice

Morning Break 1

10:25 – 10:45: Winter Storm Tracks in the Presidentials: Alexandra Branton

10:45 – 11:05: Nuances & Challenges of Measuring Snow Totals: Mike Carmon

11:05 – 11:40: Hope for Winter: Preserving Snow & Cold through Collective Community Action: Dr. Elizabeth Burakowski

Morning Break 2

11:55 – 12:25: Leveling-Up: Advancing from Recreationist to Avalanche Professional: Jeff Lane

12:25 – 12:55: Navigating the Nuances of Soft Snow Avalanche Problems in Steep Terrain: Rob Benton

Lunch

2:15 – 2:20: Scholarship Awards: MWAC Foundation

2:20 – 2:45: Uncertain About Uncertainty: Patrick Scanlan

2:45 – 2:55: Introduction to a 2023 Avalanche Accident: Jeff Fongemie

2:55 – 3:30: Avalanche in the Whites and the Path to Recovery: Dominic Torro

Afternoon Break

3:45 – 4:25: A Three Step Self Evident Approach For Managing Human Hazards: Aidan Manahan

4:25 – 5:15: Breakdown of a Chic Chocs Avalanche Incident: Félix Savard-Côté & Philippe Gautier

Ticket Details:

There are no role-specific ticket discounts this year. Please see our updated ticket pricing:

November 1 – November 15 Early-Bird Tickets : $40

November 16 – November 30 General Admission : $50

December 1 – December 6 Late Registration : $60