Stephen Koch

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

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Another amazing day of snowboarding and instructing at Jackson Hole

January 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Instruction, Jackson Hole, Snowboarding

My client called me 10 minuted before we were to meet for an early tram asking, “what do you think about the snow conditions? The Hobacks are going to suck.” I told him that I believe the “Hobacks will be at least as good as yesterday.” And yesterday they were great with creamy powder. My [...]

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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. Let’s [...]

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Heavy Artillary Being Used To Try To Control Avalanches At Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

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

I am home, in Jackson, WY and the windows are being rattled by what I assume is continued avalanche control work by the Jackson Hole Ski Patrol, several miles away at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. They are probably loading up sleds with explosives (fertilizer), lowering them down slopes to the perceived starting points and [...]

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