Craig Gordon will discuss weather and snow events that keep the snowpack teetering on the edge, like a live Rolling Stones concert with a list of unannounced guest musicians, along with what’s needed to smooth out the edginess and turn the corner towards stability… more in line with your favorite Yacht Rock radio station.

Along with current conditions and state of the snowpack update, this presentation will highlight the long history of avalanches and avalanche accidents in and around the Brighton Basin.

📍Brighton Fire Station

📅 Thursday, December 15th, 2026

🕖 6:00 - 7:30 PM

About Craig Cordon

You may already know him by his bun, his charisma, or from his stand out legacy: Craig Gordon is a world renowned avalanche forecaster and educator, widely recognized as the face of avalanche and backcountry safety in the state of Utah. Craig Moved to Utah in 1984 where he found work as a ski patroller for Brighton Ski Resort. During his 10 years on patrol, he became the first designated avalanche forecaster for the resort. Craig has spent over 25 years as an avalanche forecaster for the Utah Avalanche Center, retiring this past season, in the spring of 2026. Leaning into a formidable history of historic and institutional knowledge, Craig's fiery enthusiasm and willingness to educate make him one of the most entertaining and insightful speakers the region has to offer.

Join us on December 15th to listen and learn from one of Utah’s greatest snow science legends.