About
Glaciologist, professor and author who is credited with pioneering the study of avalanches and weather forecasting. He served as a professor at the University of Washington from 1967 to 1982.
Before Fame
He served in the U.S. Navy in the 40's and graduated with Physics and Math degrees from the University of Puget Sound.
Trivia
He played a key role in the creation of the avalanche transceiver, which serves as a safety measure for skiers.
Family Life
He married and had a son named Randy with Mary Dolores Greenwell.
Associated With
He and politician Sean Parnell both graduated from the University of Puget Sound.
