According to Backcountry Magazine’s Facebook page and the Utah Avalanche Center’s Facebook Page, Bruce Tremper has announced his retirement from the Utah Avalanche Center. He will be replaced by Mark Staples.
Tremper has been the director of the UAC for 29 years and will remain affiliated with the UAC in the future. He looks forward to more time spent in the field. The author of Staying Alive In Avalanche Terrain is a legend in the world of avalanche forecasting and has made a major impact in the world of snow science. Best of luck in your future endeavors.
Tremper will be replaced by Mark Staples from the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center. Staples has worked for the GNFAC since 2006. He has also worked for Big Sky Resort and has a Masters Degree in snow science from Montana State University. He has a big role to fill as the Director of the Utah Avalanche Center. He will be missed in Montana. Good luck Mark!
Congratulations to both Bruce and Mark!
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Helpful Links:
- Utah Avalanche Center
- Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center
- Learn More About Mark Staples
- Learn More About Bruce Tremper
- Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center
Will the GNFAC be hiring a new avalanche forecaster? Get your resumes ready. More details coming soon…
