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About SAFOS

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SAFOS’ board members represent a diverse range of organisations with interests and expertise related to snow and avalanches in Scotland. The board typically meets twice a year, and is available to give advice as needed. 

Current Members

  • Olly Stephenson (Chair)
  • Shaun Roberts, Principal, Glenmore Lodge
  • Mark Diggins, Scottish Avalanche Information Service
  • Ian Sherrington, Glenmore Lodge
  • Philip Ebert, University of Stirling
  • Jane Blackford, University of Edinburgh
  • Richard Essery, University of Edinburgh
  • Kenneth Lawson, Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland
  • George McEwan, Mountain Training Scotland
  • John Mackenzie, Mountaineer / Ordinary Member
  • Ross Cadie, Mountaineering Council of Scotland
  • Ben Gibson, Mountaineering Council of Scotland
  • Douglas Taylor, Met. Office
  • Scott Kikhope, Association of Mountaineering Instructors

News & Events

NEW AVALANCHE E-LEARNING LAUNCHED TO IMPROVE MOUNTAIN SAFETY

A new online avalanche awareness training initiative has been launched by The Snow and Avalanche Foundation of Scotland (SAFOS), with development support from member organisations Mountain Training Scotland and Glenmore Lodge. Aimed at individuals making critical decisions in the winter mountains, this free digital version of the ‘Be Avalanche Aware’ planning tool will enable hillwalkers, […]

Reports into 2013 Chalamain Gap Avalanche

Reports into 2013 Chalamain Gap Avalanche The following reports were produced by sportscotland following the 2013 avalanche incidents which involved sportscotland National Centre, Glenmore Lodge and the RAF Mountaineering Association (RAFMA).  The first and tragically fatal incident occurred in the Chalamain Gap on 14th February 2013, involving both teams. The second avalanche occurred in Chais […]

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