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Title: ISSW- SKI RESORT TERRAIN EXPANSION: A TALE OF COMPACTION AND THE MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE: Date: 2026-09-28; Authors: David P., Richard M.; Description: Lake Louise Ski Resort's terrain expansion follows our 2019 Long Range Plan approved by Parks Canada. The West Bowl expansion adds 480 acres of avalan...; Object ID: ISSW2026_P2.33.pdf; Keywords: resort operations, compaction, terrain, avalanche, continental snowpack, lake louise; View additional details about ISSW- SKI RESORT TERRAIN EXPANSION: A TALE OF COMPACTION AND THE MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE

Title: HUMAN-AFFECTED SNOWPACK: DISTURBANCE, COMPACTION, AND SNOWPACK DEVELOPMENT IN MOTORIZED TERRAIN: Date: 2026-09-28; Authors: Shena Thomas, Jeremy Hanke; Description: Human activity is routinely visible in avalanche terrain, yet its role in snowpack development is often summarized with broad terms such as "tracked,"...; Object ID: ISSW2026_P4.28.pdf; Keywords: human-affected snowpack, observing and recording, disturbance, compaction, motorized terrain, snowpack development; View additional details about HUMAN-AFFECTED SNOWPACK: DISTURBANCE, COMPACTION, AND SNOWPACK DEVELOPMENT IN MOTORIZED TERRAIN

Title: The Effects of Different Methods of Compaction on Snowpack Stability: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Diana Saly, Jordy Hendrikx, Karl Birkeland, Stuart Challender, Tom Leonard; Description: The interaction between snowpack layers determines the snowpack stability. It follows that disrupting layers may improve stability. Ski patrols and gu...; Object ID: ISSW16_P2.02.pdf; Keywords: compaction, snowpack stability, stability test, boot-packing, ski compaction; View additional details about The Effects of Different Methods of Compaction on Snowpack Stability

Title: A Comparison of Avalanche Hazard Methodologies: Date: 2014-09-29; Authors: Robert H. Comey, Chris McCollister, Jake Elkins; Description: Large, active avalanche paths in the Casper Bowl and Crags areas of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort are situated above open ski runs. The hazard from...; Object ID: ISSW14_paper_P3.31.pdf; Keywords: ski compaction, artillery, avalanche hazard mitigation; View additional details about A Comparison of Avalanche Hazard Methodologies

Title: Axisymmetric Measurements of Extended Deformation Around the Snow Micropenetrometer Tip: Date: 2012; Authors: A.M. LeBaron, D.A. Miller, A. Van Herwijnen; Description: Current physical models for the snow micropenetrometer (SMP) make the assumption that the tip of the SMP probe only stresses or fractures the ice grai...; Object ID: issw-2012-408-413.pdf; Keywords: snow micropenetrometer, strain, compaction; View additional details about Axisymmetric Measurements of Extended Deformation Around the Snow Micropenetrometer Tip

Title: The Affect of Snow Density on the Temperature Gradient: Date: 2002; Authors: Robert S. Rosso; Description: Temperature data loggers were positioned on three marked layers during the early season in the Collins Snow Study Plot, Alta, Utah. A series of pits w...; Object ID: issw-2002-376-379.pdf; Keywords: snow compaction, snow density, snow settlement, snow temperature; View additional details about The Affect of Snow Density on the Temperature Gradient

Title: Alternative Risk Management; Fat Man, Utile Boy and the Winch Roller: Date: 1998; Authors: Craig Sterbenz; Description: "Slope compaction and deep slab instability; alternative avalanche risk management: In recent years, ski area expansion into 'extreme' avalanche terr...; Object ID: issw-1998-348-351.pdf; Keywords: snow compaction, snow cover stability, avalanche counter measures, snow vehicles; View additional details about Alternative Risk Management; Fat Man, Utile Boy and the Winch Roller

Title: Snow Densification During Rain: Date: 1998; Authors: H.P. Marshall, H. Conway, L.A. Rasmussen; Description: Observations and measurements indicate rain often has a major impact on snow slope stability. Measurements to investigate the effects of wetting of l...; Object ID: issw-1998-520-525.pdf; Keywords: snow, snow compaction, rain on snow; View additional details about Snow Densification During Rain

Title: The Effects of Snow Compaction on Water Release and Sediment Yield: Date: 1982; Authors: Thomas Richard Grady; Description: Ski area development is taking place at a rapid rate in the western U.S. Coincident with this expansion is the increased use of over snow vehicles for...; Object ID: issw-1982-015-016.pdf; Keywords: snow compaction, water release, ski area, ice lenses, snow grain; View additional details about The Effects of Snow Compaction on Water Release and Sediment Yield

Title: Snow Properties and Winter Tire Performance Evaluation: Date: 1982; Authors: W.L. Harrison; Description: Performance analysis of winter tires on snow are conducted on a regular basis seasonally. Committees have been formed to propose methods (standard pra...; Object ID: issw-1982-018-019.pdf; Keywords: tires, snow compaction, slip-shear energy; View additional details about Snow Properties and Winter Tire Performance Evaluation