February 18th, 5:30pm MST via Zoom

Presented by Colorado Mountain School, the 2nd Annual COBAW is a program of Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Center and the Colorado Avalanche Center, sponsored by Backcountry Access, DPS Skis, and Ortovox, Athletic Brewing Company.

COBAW is an opportunity for backcountry users to build on their educational background through speakers on a variety of topics pertinent to recreational backcountry use.

Speakers and Talks:

Managing Gaps in Information

How do you manage uncertainty when you don't have access to avalanche reports and forecasts? See how a professional guide and educator approaches risk management through first-hand weather, snow and avalanche observations.

- Presented by Jason Maurer, Avalanche Program Director at Colorado Mountain School

Social Media and Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain

- Presented by Jerry Isaak, Chair of Expeditionary Studies, Plattsburgh University

Observations: The importance of information sharing for avalanche safety

- Presented by CAIC Northern Mountains Lead Forecaster Mike Cooperstein

The North American Avalanche Danger Scale: A brief history, and how forecasters use this tool to communicate with the public

- Presented by CAIC Deputy Director, Central Mountains Lead Forecaster Brian Lazar

Maximizing Digital Mapping Tools for Winter Backcountry Travel

- Presented by CalTopo's Meghan Twohig

Don't miss out on this evening of avalanche education! Talks will be available on demand to pre-registered attendees after the event.