Students enter the world of snow science

26th February, 2016 by

By Ross Leonhart

AVON — Avalanches are a work of nature, and proper education before heading into the backcountry is critical for skiers and snowboarders of all ages. On Wednesday, professional skier Chris Anthony and Walking Mountains Science Center partnered to present the Glide Project Snow Science Camp to local fifth- through eighth-graders.“We have all of these great kids with a lot of talent around here, and their talents sometimes far exceed their knowledge of the environment,” said Anthony, who funded the event through his Youth Initiative’s Glide Project so 40 kids could attend free of charge.On Wednesday, students from across the county …

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