The 3rd Annual Wyoming Snow and Avalanche Workshop (WYSAW)
will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 8:30am - 5pm at the Center for the Arts in Jackson, Wyoming.

2017 Speakers and Presenters

Keynote - Knox Williams:  Trends in Avalanche Accidents: A Close Look at the Tetons

Mark Newcomb: Risk and Life Perspectives - How It Changes Over Time

Lisa Van Sciver: Risk and Life Perspectives - How It Changes Over Place
(Risk management contrasts as guide, forecaster, patroller, skier)

Kevin Grove: Honest Reflection on Risk, Risk Tolerance, and Decision-making for Personal Growth

Simon Trautman: Professional vs Recreational Skiing in Avalanche Terrain

Liam Bailey: The Elephant in the Room

Jamie Musnicki/Simon Trautman: AAA/NAC 

Bob Comey: BTNF Avalanche Center Year in Review

Lindsay Mann/Keely Kelleher: Youth in the Backcountry

Don Sharaf vs. Dave Weber: Have Checklists Gone Too Far?

Stephanie Thomas: Backcountry Zero: Research, Design and How You Will Be Involved

Panel Discussion led by Drew Hardesty: Speakers Panel

Panel Discussion led by Matt Hansen: Youth and Media