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High-Elevation, High-Risk Field Work: Lessons Learned
Topics: Field Methods
, Mountain Environments
, Physical Geography
Keywords: field work, rock glacier, risk, surveying, experiential learning, high mountains Session Type: Virtual Paper Abstract Day: Tuesday Session Start / End Time: 3/1/2022 05:20 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada)) - 3/1/2022 06:40 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada)) Room: Virtual 68
Authors:
Brandon Vogt, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Austin Routt, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Layla Burney, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Gina Galjour, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Rachel Johnson, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Brianna Santos, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Callista Yarian, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
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Abstract
Presented here are lessons-learned from a summer 2021 high-elevation (3,900 m) graduate and undergraduate student-conducted rock glacier surveying campaign. The project was successful in achieving its first-year goal but suffered setbacks and unforeseen circumstances that forced delays and risky scenarios. As examples, delays and/or risks were tied to fatigue, loose footing, hazardous travel, road closures, weather, wildfire smoke, hardware, communication, viewshed, and interactions with other backcountry users. The goal of this presentation is to share and discuss lessons-learned from this project – from the perspectives of faculty and students - such that future groups with interest in high-mountain (or rugged or remote) field work might be better prepared and more likely to avoid pitfalls.
High-Elevation, High-Risk Field Work: Lessons Learned
