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Jan
31
Saturday
Jan
31
Sat
Education :: Environment also Special Events :: Community Event
Science of Snow
2:00 PM
Lion Mountain Trailhead to Whitefish Trail Learning Pavilion
Science of Snow Description:
"Science of Snow" hike at 2:00p.m. at Lion Mountain Trailhead.

Are all snowflakes different? How do snowflakes form? Join a naturalist for a guided walk along the Whitefish Trail from Lion Mountain to the new WT Learning Pavilion. Learn about the physics of snow flakes and snow crystals, understand snowpack metamorphosis and changes in snowpack over time, and be introduced to snow survey data collection techniques and applications.

This family-friendly outing will involve an easy one to two mile hike, featuring instruction and use of hand lenses to learn about snowflake structure. The trail is boot packed to the pavilion, so snowshoes or skis will not be needed.

The hike will be led by Kim Corette who has several decades of experience working and recreating in snow country. Kim formerly worked as ski patroller at Crystal Mountain in Washington, as a heli-ski guide in the Cascades, taught avalanche levels I - III, collected snow survey data for the USGS, taught Winter Wilderness Field Studies for the University of Montana, and served as a board member the Glacier Country Avalanche Center.
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Age Group: Family
Venue: Lion Mountain Trailhead to Whitefish Trail Learning Pavilion
Address: Lion Mountain Loop Road off U.S. 93 miles 1.2 miles north of Whitefish Whitefish, Montana 59937
Phone: 406-862-3880

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