{"title":"Tickets","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bend-saw-event-ticket-nov-14th-2026","title":"Bend SAW Event Ticket (Nov 14th, 2026)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n        .event_container {\n            padding: 0 5rem;\n            margin: 0 auto;\n            max-width: 1200px;\n        }\n\n        .section_title {\n            text-align: center;\n            font-weight: 700;\n            font-size: 2em;\n            color: #058FB9;\n            padding: 20px 0 10px;\n            width: 100%;\n            border-top: 1px #acacac solid;\n            margin-top: 30px;\n        }\n\n  .description-highlight {\n    background: #e6f3ff;\n    padding: 2px 20px;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    margin: -8px\n  }\n  .description-highlight .hang {\n    text-indent: -24px;margin-left: 10px;\n  }\n\n        .sponsor_lvl_container {\n            display: flex;\n            gap: 10px;\n            width: 100%;\n            flex-flow: row wrap;\n        }\n\n  .sponsor_logo {\n    margin: auto;\n  }\n\n        .sponsor_lvl_1\u003e.sponsor_logo {\n            max-width: 49%;\n            min-width: 240px;\n        }\n\n        .sponsor_lvl_2\u003e.sponsor_logo {\n            max-width: 32%;\n            min-width: 240px;\n        }\n\n        .sponsor_lvl_3\u003e.sponsor_logo {\n            max-width: 24%;\n            min-width: 240px;\n        }\n\n        .sponsor_lvl_4\u003e.sponsor_logo {\n            max-width: 24%;\n            min-width: 240px;\n        }\n\n        .sponsor_logo\u003eimg,\n        .speaker_img\u003eimg {\n            max-width: calc(100% - 12px);\n            height: auto;\n            margin: 5px;\n        }\n.saw_schedule \u003e ul \u003e li \u003e p {\n    margin: 0;\n}\n        .sponsor_logo,\n        .speaker {\n            flex-grow: 1;\n        }\n\n        .speaker_list {\n            display: flex;\n            gap: 15px;\n            width: 100%;\n            flex-flow: row wrap;\n        }\n\n        .speaker {\n            max-width: calc(33% - 10px);\n            min-width: 240px;\n        }\n\n        .speaker_title {\n            WIDTH: 100%;\n            TEXT-ALIGN: CENTER;\n            FONT-SIZE: 140%;\n            FONT-WEIGHT: 600;\n            color: #058FB9;\n        }\n          .speaker_subtitle {\n            WIDTH: 100%;\n            TEXT-ALIGN: CENTER;\n            FONT-SIZE: 90%;\n            FONT-WEIGHT: 600;\n            color: #ACACAC;\n        }\n\n        .speaker_bio {\n            TEXT-ALIGN: left;\n        }\n\n        .speaker.keynote_speaker {\n            width: 100%;\n            max-width: 100%;\n            display: flex;\n        }\n\n        .speaker.keynote_speaker\u003e.speaker_img {\n            width: 50%;\n        }\n\n        .speaker.keynote_speaker\u003e.speaker_title {\n            width: 50%;\n        }\n        .speaker.keynote_speaker\u003e.speaker_subtitle {\n            width: 50%;\n        }\n\n        .speaker.keynote_speaker\u003e.speaker_bio {\n            width: 50%;\n        }\n\n        @media (max-width:865px) {\n                   .speaker {\n                max-width: calc(50% - 15px);\n                   }\n        }\n        @media (max-width:600px) {\n\n            .sponsor_lvl_1\u003e.sponsor_logo,\n            .sponsor_lvl_2\u003e.sponsor_logo,\n            .sponsor_lvl_3\u003e.sponsor_logo,\n            .sponsor_lvl_4\u003e.sponsor_logo,\n            .speaker {\n                max-width: 100%;\n                min-width: 240px;\n                width: 100%\n            }\n        }\n\n        @media (max-width:700px) {\n\n            .xxspeaker {\n                width: 100%;\n                max-width: 100%;\n            }\n        }\n\n        @media (max-width:800px) {\n            .speaker.keynote_speaker {\n                display: block;\n            }\n\n            .speaker.keynote_speaker\u003e.speaker_img,\n            .speaker.keynote_speaker\u003e.speaker_title,\n            .speaker.keynote_speaker\u003e.speaker_subtitle,\n            .speaker.keynote_speaker\u003e.speaker_bio {\n                width: 100%;\n            }\n        }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 71, 97);\"\u003ePresented by the American Avalanche Association with Mt. Bachelor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturday, November 14, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e📍\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/M93X6amswhP89AJz6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWille Hall - Central Oregon Community College\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bend Snow \u0026amp; Avalanche Workshop is back in action this fall! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet snow-season ready with speakers from around the country touching on topics from risk and decision making, to traveling safely through the backcountry, to snow science and human factors. 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class=\"speaker-col\"\u003eSpeaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"topic-col\"\u003eTopic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"opening-closing\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"time-col\"\u003e8:00 - 8:15 AM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"speaker-col no-speaker\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"topic-col\"\u003eCheck In \u0026amp; Welcome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"opening-closing\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"time-col\"\u003e8:30 - 8:35 AM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"speaker-col\"\u003eKevin Grove\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"topic-col\"\u003eOpening Remarks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"time-col\"\u003e8:35 - 8:55 AM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"speaker-col\"\u003eBryce Kellog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"topic-col\"\u003eCentral Oregon Avalanche Center Update\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"time-col\"\u003e9:00 - 9:20 AM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"speaker-col\"\u003eMatthew Callihan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"topic-col\"\u003eDecoding the Powder Forecast: Winter Outlooks, Snow Probabilities, and NWS Pendleton’s Avalanche Weather Tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"time-col\"\u003e9:25 - 9:45 AM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"speaker-col\"\u003eKatie Warren\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"topic-col\"\u003eForecasting Long-term Instability on Persistent Weak Layers in Coastal Snowpacks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"time-col\"\u003e9:50 - 10:10 AM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"speaker-col\"\u003eJohn Stimberis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"topic-col\"\u003eTransportation Avalanche Forecasting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"lunch-break\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"time-col\"\u003e10:10 - 10:25 AM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"speaker-col 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Avalanche Courses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"lunch-break\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"time-col\"\u003e11:40 AM - 12:40 PM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"speaker-col break\"\u003eLunch Break\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"topic-col break\"\u003eSandwiches provided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"time-col\"\u003e12:40 - 1:00 PM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"speaker-col\"\u003eKoby Yudkin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"topic-col\"\u003eMap, Measure, Move: Planning Efficient Ski Tours with CalTopo \u0026amp; the Munter Method of Time Calculation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"time-col\"\u003e1:05 - 1:25 PM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"speaker-col\"\u003eDr. Patrick Fink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"topic-col\"\u003eBeyond the Band-Aid: Building a Medkit for Backcountry Emergencies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"time-col\"\u003e1:30 - 1:50 PM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"speaker-col\"\u003eGabe Coler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"topic-col\"\u003eDecision Making and Developing Friendships in Commercial Guiding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"lunch-break\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"time-col\"\u003e1:50 - 2:05 PM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"speaker-col break\"\u003eBREAK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"topic-col break\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"time-col\"\u003e2:10 - 2:35 PM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"speaker-col\"\u003eMary Gianotti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"topic-col\"\u003eSmall Moments, Stronger Teams: Uplifting Women \u0026amp; Underrepresented Voices in Avalanche Work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"time-col\"\u003e2:40 - 3:05 PM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"speaker-col\"\u003eMatthias Giraud, SuperFrenchie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"topic-col\"\u003eSkiing the closeout line, the first ski BASE jump off “Aiguille du Plan”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"time-col\"\u003e3:10 - 3:25 PM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"speaker-col\"\u003eAlli Miles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"topic-col\"\u003eA3 Update\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"opening-closing\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"time-col\"\u003e3:30 - 3:45 PM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"speaker-col\"\u003eKevin Grove\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"topic-col\"\u003eRaffle + Closing Remarks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section_title\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"speaker_img\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4629\/0930\/files\/Bryce_headshot.png\" class=\"CENy8b\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_bio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_title\"\u003eBryce Kellogg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_subtitle\"\u003eCOAC Board President\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBryce is a native Oregonian, enthusiastic backcountry skier, and forest ecologist. Since moving to Bend in 2016 and getting his AIARE level 1 certification, he has enjoyed exploring widely on skis from remote backcountry lines to Pilot Butte. Bryce is excited to help COAC build an educated, safe, and inclusive backcountry community in Central Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"speaker_img\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4629\/0930\/files\/Matt_Callihan1.jpg?v=1790740264\" class=\"CENy8b\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_bio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_title\"\u003eMatthew Callihan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_subtitle\"\u003eNOAA Lead Meteorologist \/ Avalanche Program Lead\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthew is a Lead Meteorologist and certified Incident Meteorologist with the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) in Pendleton, Oregon. Prior to joining the NWS in 2020, Matthew spent six years as a broadcast meteorologist across Louisiana, North Carolina, and Oregon. His time broadcasting in Eugene holds a special personal milestone, as it was there he met and co-anchored with his wife, who currently works as a broadcast meteorologist in Tri-Cities, WA. \u003cbr\u003eBefore his time in television, Matthew’s career began in research and teaching. He served as a research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) in Fort Collins, CO, and with the U.S. Forest Service at the Fraser Experimental Forest. During his time in Colorado, he contributed to vital field projects, including snow surveys, beetle kill evaluations, and a NASA remote sensing initiative focused on calibrating snow depth and snow-water-equivalent (SWE) measurements from airborne and satellite platforms. \u003cbr\u003eA lifelong snow sports enthusiast who spent his college years working at a local ski shop, Matthew is deeply passionate about blending his love for the mountains with a commitment to keeping backcountry recreationists safe. His journey comes full circle today: attending this very workshop in 2022 inspired him to step up as the Team Lead for the Avalanche Program at NWS Pendleton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"speaker_img\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4629\/0930\/files\/Katie_Waren.jpg?v=1790740240\" class=\"CENy8b\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_bio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_title\"\u003eKatie Warren\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_subtitle\"\u003eNWAC Lead Forecaster\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatie is a lead forecaster for the NWAC in Leavenworth, WA. She began her career in the snow and avalanche industry studying the remote detection of avalanche activity through the Masters of Geology Program at Central Washington University. After completing an internship with CNFAIC she then spent years working as a ski patroller, highway avalanche technician, and avalanche educator before joining the NWAC team. In addition to skiing and digging in the snow, you can find her adventuring in the mountains via bike or running shoes with her dog Nimbus in pursuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"speaker_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4629\/0930\/files\/john_stimberis_bendsaw2026.jpg?v=1790740216\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" class=\"CENy8b\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_bio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_title\"\u003eJohn Stimberis\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_subtitle\"\u003eAvalanche Forecast Supervisor (WSDOT)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn manages the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Avalanche Forecast and Control Program on multiple mountain highways, including Snoqualmie, Chinook, and White Passes. John started his avalanche career on the Alpental, WA Pro Patrol before moving to highway forecasting. He has served as chair of the American Avalanche Association and AAUNAC. Throughout his career, John has taught avalanche courses, presented at the International Snow Science Workshop, and traveled to Europe and New Zealand for collaborative avalanche projects. John lives in Seattle’s Lower Queen Anne neighborhood and enjoys running, backcountry skiing, and live music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"speaker_img\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4629\/0930\/files\/Christian_Jordan_bendsaw2026.png?v=new\" class=\"CENy8b\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_bio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_title\"\u003eChristian Jordan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_subtitle\"\u003eForecaster for Shasta Avalanche Center\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristian is entering his second season as a Forecaster with the Mount Shasta Avalanche Center. He is an AIARE Instructor and has previously worked for the Crested Butte Avalanche Center. In the summer, he serves as a Climbing Ranger on Mount Shasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"speaker_img\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4629\/0930\/files\/Ryan_Marvin_bendsaw2026.webp?v=1790741575\" class=\"CENy8b\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_bio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_title\"\u003eRyan Marvin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_subtitle\"\u003eCOAC Forecaster\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRyan is a Vermont-bred snow enthusiast who has called Central Oregon home for the past nine years. He is the U.S. representative for the French company MND Safety, working with avalanche programs across the western U.S. to provide sales, project, and technical support for Gazex, O’BellX, and DaisyBell Remote Avalanche Control Systems. Ryan is entering his third winter season as a forecaster with the Central Oregon Avalanche Center and previously spent six winter seasons as a professional ski patroller at Mt. Bachelor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"speaker_img\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4629\/0930\/files\/Sierra_Bishop_Bendsaw2026.jpg?v=new\" class=\"CENy8b\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_bio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_title\"\u003eSierra Bishop\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_subtitle\"\u003eSki Patroller, Guide, \u0026amp; AIARE Course Leader\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSierra is a Ski Patroller, Ski \u0026amp; Alpine Guide, and AIARE Avalanche Course Leader, splitting her time between Salt Lake City, the Pacific Northwest, and chasing winter down to the Southern Hemisphere to patrol in New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"speaker_img\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4629\/0930\/files\/Koby_Yudkin_Bendsaw2026.jpg?v=new\" class=\"CENy8b\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_bio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_title\"\u003eKoby Yudkin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_subtitle\"\u003eTrillium Alpine Guides\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoby's love for the mountains bloomed in high school when he was first introduced to climbing and mountaineering through an outdoor program. From rime ice-covered days on Mt. Hood to aching fingers after a weekend of climbing at Smith Rock, he quickly realized that challenge, joy, and growth often come hand in hand in the outdoors.\u003cbr\u003eHis pursuit of adventure took him across the country to Bates College in Maine, where he earned an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies in 2017.\u003cbr\u003eNow based in Portland, Oregon, Koby guides rock climbing, alpine climbing, and backcountry skiing throughout the Cascades and beyond. He meets every client where they are, whether that's an introduction to rock climbing or a technical alpine objective, and aims to create a supportive environment where people can surprise themselves with their true abilities. Whether it's long summer days climbing in the alpine or dawn patrol missions for first tracks on Mt. Hood, he's passionate about helping others experience the same sense of adventure, connection, and discovery that drew him to the mountains in the first place.\u003cbr\u003e In 2024, Koby co-founded Trillium Alpine Guides to bring that same ethos to guided adventures and avalanche education across the Pacific Northwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"speaker_img\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4629\/0930\/files\/Patrick_Fink_Bendsaw2026.jpg?v=new\" class=\"CENy8b\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_bio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_title\"\u003eDr. Patrick Fink\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_subtitle\"\u003eMedical Director for Mt. Bachelor Patrol\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Fink is an emergency and wilderness medicine physician practicing in Central Oregon. Dr. Fink has worked as a NOLS instructor, professional ski patroller, avalanche observer, and on-hill ski physician. He serves as the medical director for the Mt. Bachelor ski and bike patrol and as a member of Deschutes County Search and Rescue. He is a contributing writer at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-high-route.com\/?s=Patrick+Fink\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe-High-Route.com\u003c\/a\u003e and the host of the podcast Wilderness Medicine Updates, the #2 Wilderness Medicine podcast in North America. When not wearing his medical hat, he enjoys moving through the mountains by any and all means. You can find him online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/finkmd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elinktr.ee\/finkmd\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"speaker_img\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4629\/0930\/files\/Gabe_Coler_bendsaw2026.jpg?v=new\" class=\"CENy8b\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_bio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_title\"\u003eGabe Coler\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_subtitle\"\u003eCOAC Lead Forecaster\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabe has been working as a forecaster for the Central Oregon Avalanche Center since COAC began issuing forecasts in 2020, and has been a professional observer since 2013. He also works as an IFMGA guide, taking folks skiing, teaching avalanche courses and guiding rock climbing during the warmer months. Gabe lives in Tumalo with his family and enjoys putzing around the garden and reading all the books that he was supposed to (but never managed to) read when he was in school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"speaker_img\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4629\/0930\/files\/mary_gianetti_bendsaw2026.jpg?v=new\" class=\"CENy8b\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_bio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_title\"\u003eMary Gianotti\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_subtitle\"\u003eAlaska based Avalanche Specialist\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMary is an avalanche specialist, mountain guide, field scientist, and educator from Alaska with more than 15 years of experience in the avalanche and mountain industries. Her background spans public avalanche forecasting, highway and railroad avalanche work, mountain guiding and education, and climate and glacier research, as well as more than 15 years of personal ski mountaineering expeditions throughout Alaska—many with all-women teams, including an all-women first ascent in a remote region of Wrangell–St. Elias.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eProfessional Affiliations:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChugach Avalanche Center — Avalanche Specialist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlaska Avalanche School — Lead Instructor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlaska Mountaineering School — Denali Guide \u0026amp; Mountaineering Instructor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlaska Pacific University — Adjunct Faculty, Mountain Weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOLS — Senior Field Instructor \/ Course Leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenali Basecamp — Basecamp Manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"speaker_img\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4629\/0930\/files\/matthias_giraud_bendsaw2026.jpg?v=new\" class=\"CENy8b\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_bio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_title\"\u003eMatthias Giraud, SuperFrenchie\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_subtitle\"\u003eMountain Athlete\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthias is a professional mountain athlete specializing in alpinism, steep skiing and BASE jumping. Originally from France, he currently lives in the United States.\u003cbr\u003eWorld record holding big mountain skier and BASE jumper, known for combining both sports. He has completed many first descents and ski BASE jumps across the globe and he is the only person to have ski BASE jumped the renowned Alps trilogy: Eiger, Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.\u003cbr\u003eMatthias has appeared on 60 Minutes, Good Morning America and some of GoPro's most successful viral videos. He creates much of his own content and has excellent engagement on social media.\u003cbr\u003eMatthias has also been a correspondent for NBC Universal, Men's Journal, event guest at Google Zeitgeist, closing speaker at TEDxBerkeley and performer for Apple, Facebook and NetApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"speaker_img\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4629\/0930\/files\/2025_SAW_-_Alli_Miles_Headshot.jpg?v=new\" class=\"CENy8b\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_bio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_title\"\u003eAlli Miles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speaker_subtitle\"\u003eA3 tAR Editor in Chief \u0026amp; COAC Forecaster\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlli is the editor in chief of the Avalanche Review, a publication of the American Avalanche Association. She has been involved with COAC since 2016, first as a board member, then alternate pro observer and forecaster. In addition to forecasting for COAC, she works as a ski guide and avalanche instructor for Oregon Ski Guides and Timberline Mountain Guides. She is a professional member of the American Avalanche Association and an American Mountain Guides Association Certified Ski Guide. When she's not on snow, Alli is trail running with her dogs Riggins and Firnspiegel or curled up with a book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease email us via the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.coavalanche.org\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e with any questions or if you need special \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eaccommodations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Free tickets are available for current Central Oregon Community College students. Please email us via the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.coavalanche.org\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e using your COCC email to request a student ticket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Central Oregon Avalanche Center","offers":[{"title":"In Person","offer_id":49973760590066,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Member Price","offer_id":49973760655602,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4629\/0930\/files\/BendSAW-Socials_1.2.png?v=1790736838"},{"product_id":"powderhound-film-festival-ticket-nov-19th-2026","title":"Powderhound Ticket (Nov 19th, 2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003eKick off winter at the 27th annual \u003cstrong\u003ePowderhound\u003c\/strong\u003e, a homegrown winter film festival and raffle fundraiser at the Historic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #efefef; border-left: 4px solid #1b6fa8; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 0 0 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1b6fa8;\"\u003eEvent Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eThursday, November 19, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Doors open \u003cstrong\u003e5:30 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e · Show starts \u003cstrong\u003e6:30 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Historic Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than 25 years, Powderhound has brought Central Oregon's snow community together to start the season. Every film is made by local skiers, snowboarders, and riders, so expect familiar terrain, familiar faces, and plenty of deep turns from right here in the Cascades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore than films:\u003c\/strong\u003e before the show and during intermission, catch our community photo reel and the \u003cstrong\u003ePowderhound Yard Sales\u003c\/strong\u003e, a celebration of our community's most gloriously humbling wipeouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDoors open an hour early, so come catch up with friends before the lights go down. 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