State of the Snowpack Fernie - Dec 9, 2025

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Snowpack Presenter: Olivia Johnson

Originally from Calgary, Olivia moved to Fernie after university, where a heli-skiing job in New Zealand sparked a long-term career in snow safety. With over a decade of experience as a ski patroller, assistant forecaster at Fernie Alpine Resort, and now South Rockies Field Team Lead for Avalanche Canada, Olivia brings deep expertise in avalanche safety and public education. She also served five years as President of the Elk Valley Snow and Avalanche Workshop (EVSAW) and continues to support knowledge-sharing and professional development within the avalanche community.

Guest Presenter: Robin Siggers

From 49 seasons at Fernie Alpine Resort to decades of national leadership, Robin is a CAA Professional Member (since 1983), Level 3 graduate, instructor for the CAA Industry Training Program, former CAA Vice President, avalanche forecaster, rescue dog handler, operations manager, and now Senior Advisor to Operations.Robin will be presenting “Your Brain on POW — How Are You Making Critical Decisions?”

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Community Conversations Saving Lives In The Backcountry. State of the Snowpacks is a Canadian Non-Profit organization, that works to break barriers to backcountry and avalanche information by having avalanche professionals engage with their local backcountry community - providing local avalanche and backcountry conditions. SOTS Chapters and events span from the West Coast to the East Coast of Canada.

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