Item: The big loss: jhsp’s avalanche mitigation fatality and the resulting program changes
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Title: The big loss: jhsp’s avalanche mitigation fatality and the resulting program changes
Proceedings: 2010 International Snow Science Workshop
Authors: Mike Rheam; Bob Comey Jackson Hole Ski Patrol/ Bridger-Teton NFAC, Teton Village, WY, USA
Date: 2010
Abstract: On January 5th, 2010, veteran patrolman Mark Wolling, known throughout the world as BIG WALLY triggered an avalanche that killed him during avalanche reduction efforts at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. This presentation will explain the snowpack and event history as well a brief synopsis of the actual avalanche and rescue efforts. Following the accident extensive reviews of operational procedures and equipment, including airbags and transcievers, were conducted. These findings and the changes to the program that are being implemented for the 2010-2011 season will be the focus of the presentation.
Presenters: Unknown
Keywords: fatality, program changes, avalanche reduction, rescue efforts
Subjects: jhsp’s fatality avalanche reduction jackson hole mountain resort
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