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Gabrielle Gasser

I am a recent graduate from Washington University in St. Louis with majors in Film and Media Studies and English Literature. I grew up in Big Sky, Montana and I learned to ski when I was 2 years old. I now live in Jackson, Wyoming where I was a ski instructor last winter at JHMR. I also love to read, take photos, and explore out in nature.

Southern Ocean Sea Ice can Help Predict Carbon Levels

Historic CO2 Levels

The Southern Ocean occupies 14% of the Earthโ€™s surface, and it is one of the biggest carbon sinks capturing about half of all human-related carbon in oceans to date.ย  It plays a critical role in the global carbon cycle and in the Earthโ€™s climate.ย  Now, a new study of blue ice from scientists at UNSW and Keele University has found […]

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Gabrielle Gasser | July 6, 2020
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How Clouds Over Antarctica Are Different and Affect Climate Models

Iceberg in Southern Ocean

How cloudy is it in Antarctica right now? Probably very since it is the cloudiest place on Earth.ย  Why does it matter?ย  Well, because, those clouds and their reflectivity play an important role in climate change, and climate models use data about the clouds to make predictions. Related: Is Climate Change Turning Antarcticaโ€™s Snow Green? Surprisingly, the climate models have […]

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Gabrielle Gasser | July 3, 2020
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Top 9 Resorts Open for Skiing in the Summer: Where There’s Snow, We Shred

Summer skiing at Timberline

Unfortunately, the ski season was cut short early this season due to COVID-19.ย ย While some resorts like A-Basin were able to reopen for a short time this summer, most summer skiing, at least at resorts, is limited or nonexistent this year.ย  However, in the spirit of hopeful thinking, we put together this list of resorts usually open for summer skiing.ย  While […]

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Gabrielle Gasser | June 19, 2020
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The Evolution of Avalanche Beacon Technology

Skadi Unit

Have you ever wondered how avalanche beacon technology works?ย  Or even what people did out in the backcountry before modern beacons? Well, up until 1968, there were no avalanche beacons, at least not in the form we recognize today. Dr. John Lawton invented the first avalanche beacon in 1968 at Cornell and it was on the market in 1971. Ed […]

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Gabrielle Gasser | June 19, 2020
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The Future of Skiing: Virtual Reality?

Skiing on a SkyTechSport Simulator

Have you ever had the strong urge to go skiing but you live somewhere with no snow? ย Or maybe you liked the idea in theory but didnโ€™t want to injure yourself flying down a hill.ย  Folks donโ€™t despair because now, thereโ€™s another way to ski; virtual reality. Related: VIDEO: Lines of Sight โ€“ Go Heli-Skiing From Your Couch in Unbelievable […]

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Gabrielle Gasser | June 17, 2020
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Big Sky Resort, MT

Lone Peak at sunset

Growing up in Big Sky, I learned to ski when I was two and I was in Ski School every week until I was too old.ย  As part of gym class at Ophir School, we also had the opportunity to ski during school days on Fridays during the winter.ย  And, extra bonus, on Wednesdays I got out of school early […]

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Gabrielle Gasser | June 12, 2020
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HAPE: The Killer We Still Donโ€™t Understand

Athletes on Mount Everest

What is HAPE, you ask? HAPE stands for High Altitude Pulmonary Edema and we still don’t really know who will develop it or why. HAPE is caused by a lack of oxygen and it is the leading killer at high altitudes. HAPE usually develops after 2 to 3 days spent at altitudes above 8,000 ft.ย  The first sign is breathlessness […]

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Gabrielle Gasser | February 1, 2020
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