February Newsletter
March 25, 2026 | Categories: News Letters
Mountains to Mountains Treasurer, former ski patroller and first responder veteran, Jeff Odell talks snow!
In This Issue
Our Treasurer, Jeff Odell, a former Colorado ski patroller, 30-year veteran of emergency and fire response, and glaciologist, wrote this month’s letter by hand. It explains how February’s stronger sun changes the snow we ski on.
As the sun climbs higher, melt-and-refreeze cycles turn light, fluffy flakes into dense, rounded “corn snow.” Those same cycles build icy crust layers in the snowpack that can raise avalanche danger when fresh snow falls on top. Corn snow is fun to ski, but it is heavier and more tiring, often mixed with patches of ice, and can even cut exposed skin. Ski patrollers often see more calls in these conditions.
The takeaway: enjoy corn snow when you find it, but stay cautious and look out for each other.
Read the full newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/6080df063ad5/november-news-letter-350?e=[UNIQID]