Renee Elyse Shapiro

Renee is an avalanche educator who lives in Hailey, Idaho. She’s a certified AIARE course instructor and gets the pleasure of introducing snow science concepts to new and experienced backcountry users. Renee is passionate about building resilient communities. Every day, she tries to remind herself about the little, beautiful moments that happen every day. She thinks it’s important to advocate for your beliefs and have fun.

What is community science? Why join CSO?

Renee says that “[Community science] is an epic outreach tool that can humanize a typically technical field.” Renee joined the CSO project as it exemplifies the way we can connect through many different channels and mediums. “Bringing a touch of climate science into a ski day is such a cool and gratifying experience”, she says, and adds that “joining CSO is a way to engage one step further with the winter environment that you recreate in!”

Check out Renee on Instagram @renee_elyse