The Alta Historical Society's Fireside Chats Presents: Onno Wieringa, General Manager, Alta Ski Area
Tue Mar 16 2010 - Tue Mar 16 2010
Tuesday March 16th, 7PM, REI 3300 South, Salt Lake City

7PM REI 3300 South, Salt Lake City

Onno Wieringa, General Manager, Alta Ski Area: "Evolution of Snow Safety at Alta and in Little Cottonwood Canyon", Tuesday March 16th, 7PM, REI 3300 South, Salt Lake City

Alta lies in a powder skier's paradise receiving on average 547 inches of snow a year. When snow falls on Alta’s rugged towering peaks avalanches become an ever-present concern.  Alta's snow safety program has a deep-rooted history and is unique in the United States.  Come join us for Onno Wieringa's presentation and learn about Alta’s snow safety program and how it has evolved over the years. Onno Wieringa began his career at Alta in 1972 joining the Alta Ski Patrol.  Prior to coming to Alta he was on the ski patrol at Bridger Bowl near Bozeman, Montana.  Because of his knowledge and interest in snow safety, in 1978 he was named Alta Snow Safety Director, the position he maintained until he became President and General Manager of Alta Ski Area in 1988.  

Alta's snow safety history is featured in the 2009/2010 early winter edition of the Alta Powder News and is avalable at www.AltaHistory.org.

This Fireside Chat is sponsored by Alta Historical Society (www.AltaHistory.org) and Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation (www.engenmuseum.org).