In the first episode of Season 3, we sit down with Erich Peitzsch- A physical scientist with the USGS. Erich has a background in ski patrolling and avalanche forecasting, and is also working on his PhD from Montana State. Erich talks about the forecasting program for the Going to the Sun Road at Glacier National Park, and explains some of his research. Enjoy!

For more information on GNP's avalanche forecasting program as well as Erich's research- Check out these links. Thanks to Peri Sasnett for sharing these!

https://www.nps.gov/gis/storymaps/cascade/v1/index.html?appid=2d5a9d390a034a7cb4f2f3fc66af107c

https://www.nps.gov/articles/avalanche_research.htm