Last week the snow group headed down to Hood River for the Western Snow Conference, a collection of snow-related mayhem ranging from streamflow forecasting and reservoir management to glacier meltoff issues. It was an incredibly relaxed atmosphere, in part because we didn't deliver a formal spiel, but instead presented a poster with our Deer Park Fire/Snow Course research. Adding to the relaxation was the general vibe of Hood River, where the wind was funneling through the Gorge, providing stellar sights of kite and wind surfers working their magic on the Columbia. We also stopped by Full Sail Brewery where I enjoyed some tasty tempeh with my brew...over all this conference provided good insight into the professional aspect of snow hydrology.
Meanwhile, the bear folks made their first backcountry trip this week, where they reset bear snares with liters of rancid blood, hoping to attract activity and collect bear hair left behind on the wire. Next week will be some front country action and my first exposure to this lovely blood concoction...sounds good to me!
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