Stephen Koch

Professional Speaker, Mountain Guide, Snowboard Instructor, Alpinist and Family Man

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Avalanche Survival Retrospective Video and Story

April 23rd, 2009 · 5 Comments · Communication, Videos

It has been 11 years since being hit by an avalanche on the North East Snowfields route on Mount Owen in Grand Teton National Park. Below is a short video I shot this morning. Below that is the article from Men’s Journal Magazine about my experience on Mount Owen. May you have a wonderful day [...]

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Photos of Avalanche Debris at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Couloir Restaurant

December 30th, 2008 · No Comments · Entertainment, Expeditions, Interpersonal Communication, Jackson Hole, Snowboarding

It has been suggested by JHMR that I remove the photos of the avalanche debris that hit the Bridger Restaurant at the top of the Gondola at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort that were here. I have complied and will discuss with JHMR and hopefully have them back up. I believe transparency is the best thing. [...]

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All Employees Accounted for in Headwall Avalanche at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

December 29th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Entertainment, Jackson Hole, Snowboarding, Uncategorized

A major avalanche occurred at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort today. The avalanche apparently occurred naturally after the ski patrol had finished their initial avalanche control and were preparing to do a secondary. The avalanche traveled down the mountain and over cliffs and struck the Couloir Restaurant, knocking out windows and toppling tables and chairs [...]

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