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Examining The Research and Science Behind Avalanches with Craig Gordon and Edward Power

KPCW | By Lynn Ware Peek,
Pete Stoughton
Published October 28, 2020 at 3:59 PM MDT
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In this episode of The Mountain Life Utah Avalanche Center forecaster and local resident Craig Gordon and author Edward Power join the program. Craig is one of the subjects of a recently released book by Edward Power, Dragons in the Snow: Avalanche Detectives and the Race to Beat Death in the Mountains. This book  examines the research and science behind avalanche forecasting and rescue, weaving in the art of backcountry skiing as well as dramatic tales of avalanche accidents, rescues, and recoveries. 

Public AffairsUtah Avalanche CenterCraig GordonEdward PowerDragons in the Snow: Avalanche Detectives and the Race to Beat Death in the Mountains.
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Lynn Ware Peek
KPCW Co-Host / Producer
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Pete Stoughton
Pete Stoughton is the Brand Relations Manager at Trail and Ultra Running as well as the Director of Programs at CCPC. Basically, he is the behind the scenes guy at TAUR. When he's not getting his TAUR on, or running 2-3,000 miles a year. His own personal running ranges from 100 mile races to track workouts. Nevertheless, a scenic run with friends is were he finds inner peace.
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