Edward LaChapelle Scientist

Edward Randle "Ed" LaChapelle (May 31, 1926 – February 1, 2007) was an American avalanche researcher, glaciologist, mountaineer, skier, author, and professor. He was a pioneer in the field of avalanche research and forecasting in North America.

Personal facts

Birth dateMay 31, 1926
Birth place
Tacoma Washington , Washington (state)
Nationality
United States
Date of deathFebruary 01, 2007
Place of death
Colorado , Monarch Ski Area
Residence
United States
Education
University of Puget Sound

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Scientist

Field of study
Geology
Snow
Glaciology

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External resources

  1. http://instaar.colorado.edu
  2. http://news.independent.co.uk/people/obituaries/article2271620.ece
  3. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003566791_lachapelleobit11m.html
  4. http://snowstudies.org/lachapelle
  5. http://snowstudies.org/news/news_LaChapelle.html
  6. http://wrangells.org/porphyry%20place.html
  7. http://www.LaChapelleLegacy.org
  8. http://www.alpenglow.org/ski-history/notes/comm/lachapelle-ed.html
  9. http://www.atmos.washington.edu/LaChapelle.html