Author Bio

Scott Schell

Scott Schell is the Program Director of the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) in charge of the education program and observers network. He is a certified AMGA Ski Mountaineering Guide who has guided throughout the US, Alaska, Canada, and Europe. He is a former AMGA ski discipline instructor and AMGA Board Member. An avid ski mountaineer, Scott has been involved in avalanche and guiding education for over 16 years. He is an Instructor and Instructor Trainer for AIARE. Scott is the co-author of Backcountry Skiing, Skills for Ski Touring and Ski Mountaineering.

Stories by Scott Schell...

Strengthening Your Pre-Season Backcountry Brain

Scott Schell|November 19, 2014

Every season around this time—often sooner—we start dreaming about winter. Before long, our dreams turn into plans, and plans become reality. This evolution fro...