Lead Avalanche Forecaster
Teton Range Avalanche Center · Jackson, WY
Nov, 2021 · Present
Publish daily avalanche danger ratings and problem-type advisories for a 2,100 sq mi zone, reaching 45,000+ subscribers each season.
Built a field observation network of 38 volunteer and professional observers, raising usable daily obs by 62%.
Integrated SNOWPACK model output and 14 remote weather stations into a morning briefing workflow, cutting forecast prep time by 40 minutes.
Coordinate with WYDOT on Teton Pass highway closures; supported 120+ control missions with no public involvements in closed areas.
Deliver 30+ avalanche awareness talks per season to schools, snowmobile clubs, and guide services.
Avalanche Forecaster / Snow Safety Technician
Snake River Highway Avalanche Program · Wilson, WY
Oct, 2018 · Oct, 2021
Performed daily stability tests (ECT, CT, PST) and full snowpack profiles across 22 avalanche paths threatening WY-22.
Planned and executed Gazex and helicopter explosive control missions as a licensed blaster.
Maintained a 10-year avalanche occurrence database used for path-specific closure thresholds.
Reduced unplanned highway closure hours 18% through earlier, data-driven control timing.
Professional Ski Patroller
Grand Targhee Resort · Alta, WY
Dec, 2015 · Apr, 2018
Conducted avalanche hazard reduction with hand charges and ski cutting on 2,600 acres of lift-served terrain.
Responded to 300+ medical and rescue calls as an OEC technician; led two companion-rescue drills per month.
Trained 15 rookie patrollers in beacon search, probing, and strategic shoveling.