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Larry SchickMeteorologistPowder Skier

Larry started the Powder Alert in 1996. Since then, he was anointed the Grand Poobah of Powder, GPOP. It was clearly a shameless power grab since nobody had claimed the title. He's been humbly serving NW skiers for decades with accurate powder forecasts.

Larry retired in 2017 from the Seattle District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a meteorologist- hydrologist. Prior to that, his career of 25 years of daily TV broadcasts for KING–TV included ski trips that were often cleverly disguised as news reporting. Blurring the lines between work and play - often to his advantage.

Larry now cherry picks the best powder days to ski. He has skied more than 60 ski areas in the Western U.S. and British Columbia – including cat and heli-skiing. Read more about Larry in the blog.


 

Michael FaginOperational Meteorologist

Michael has worked in weather forecasting consulting for major expeditions worldwide including Mt Everest. He also forecasted for the Seattle Mountaineers Club and scramble leaders. Michael has been providing mountain forecasts for the Washington Cascades and Olympics to active outdoor enthusiasts and the serious mountaineer as an operational meteorologist since the mid 90's.

Michael started Mt Everest Weather Forecasting with weather forecasts for expedition groups climbing Mt. Everest and other major mountains. In his spare time, he hikes, bikes, kayaks, skis, and snowshoes.

He and his wife Elizabeth are travel writers focusing on the Pacific Northwest at Weather, Wine, Food, and Travel. Elizabeth acts as editor for Michael's climate and wine stories, weather, and weather reports. In her spare time, she enjoys forest walks and kayaking often in the Greater Puget area.


 

Andrea Hamilton Marketing & Events

Andrea is a long-time ski instructor at The Summit at Snoqualmie and known in the ski marketing world, especially at Sturtevant's. She is a PNW native and started skiing as a child at Snoqualmie Pass. Andrea spent plenty of time at Alpental with her aunt and uncle, cousins and siblings. Andrea says "I still call the chairs by number and ask, are we're meeting in the "new lodge or the old one?"

Andrea spends weekends at Hyak and teaches in the Alpentykes program at her favorite place, Alpental.

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Gunnar Leffler Technology

Meet Gunnar Leffler a software engineer, information security professional and all around multi-talented individual. He began writing computer programs at a young age, teaching himself how to code and quickly becoming proficient in multiple programming languages.

Gunnar's passion for technology led him to pursue a career in engineering, where he quickly established himself as a top performer in his field. He is known for his ability to solve complex problems and his attention to detail.

Outside of work or helping people out with fun projects like powderpoobah.com, Gunnar has an adventurous spirit, He is an avid snowboarder and hiker, enjoying the thrill of the slopes and the peace and tranquility of the mountains. He also practices martial arts, which he finds to be an excellent way to stay in shape and maintain a clear mind.

Gunnar's combination of technical skills and physical abilities make him a unique and well-rounded individual. His dedication to his passions and drive to constantly improve have brought him much success both in his professional and personal life.

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