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We’re back
for 2021!
Winter
Warriors
The Key to Our Success
9/29 - 10/1 | Embassy Suites | Loveland, CO
Letter from the Chairman
Welcome Back,
On behalf of the planning committee, we want to invite you to attend the 2021 Western
Snow and Ice Conference and National Snow Roadeo in the beautiful city of Loveland, CO
from September 29 to October 1, 2021. The conference theme “Snow Warriors – the Key
to Our Success,” has been carefully chosen to mark the work done in snow operations.
The world and the way we do business changed a lot in 2020. The National Roadeo was
canceled, and the conference sessions were offered virtually through the month of Sep-
tember. If you missed any of the sessions, these were recorded and can be found on our
website at https://www.westernsnowandice.com. This year I am excited that all of you
will have the opportunity to visit vendors and network in person. We have a stimulating
program planned for the Conference that will allow attendees to share and celebrate our
accomplishments, renew friendships, extend our network, and explore current and future
directions and technology.
You will not want to miss the National Snow Roadeo with five (5) events, that test equipment operator knowledge and driving
skills. Don’t forget the All-Around Event. We’ll award the top three best combined scores from agencies who participate in all five
categories. What agency will have the bragging rights for 2021?
You will have a productive and fun-filled time at this very special Conference and Snow Roadeo.
For more information about the Conference and Roadeo, visit our website www.westernsnowandice.com. On behalf of the
Planning Committee, we look forward to seeing you in Loveland this September.
Sincerely,
Larry Schneider, Chairman
41st Annual APWA Western Snow and Ice Conference
and National Snow Roadeo
MAJOR SPONSORS
Conference Highlights
Shuttle to the Roadeo Site
Wednesday, 9/29
We’ve made it easier than ever to catch all the fun at the National Snow Roadeo with our free
shuttle. It runs all day Wednesday from the north (back) side of the Embassy Suites Conference
Center, to the Roadeo Site at the Budweiser Events Center.
Featured Speaker: Charles Marshall
Presenting “Take Two Chuckles and Call Me in the Morning:
Relieving Stress Through the Healing Power of Laughter.”
Thursday, 9/30 - 8:30 AM
Laughter is a necessary part of life and one of our best defenses against pain, trial, and
disappointment. Learn how to “find the funny” in the daily routine of life and reduce the stress
in your office and home. Hilariously entertaining and extremely informative, Charles practices
what he preaches and makes sure you’ll be fully treated in this laugh-out-loud presentation.
Charles Marshall is one of the most popular humorous motivational speakers speaking today and
has over 20 years’ experience speaking to audiences all over the United States. Each year, Charles
travels 100,000 miles to perform in over 100 corporate and civic venues from New York to California.
His animated delivery and original observations have captivated over 1,000 audiences over the past two
decades, including many Fortune 500 companies.
He is the author of several books including: The Seven Powers of Success and I’m Not Crazy But I Might Be A Carrier. He also has
produced and performed two full-length comedy videos, Fully Animated and I’m Just Sayin’!
Operator Training Program
Friday, 10/1 - 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
This session is focused on operators and what they need to know about both common and
cutting-edge snow equipment, materials, and operations. Register now for this half-day session
that includes multi-modal techniques, safety tips, equipment review, interactive discussion and
other important topics related to snow operations. A certificate of participation will be provided
to those who complete the training. Please note: There is no additional fee to your conference
registration to take part in the Operator Training Program, but pre-registration is required.
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Thursday - 09/30 & Friday - 10/1
The APWA Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate Workshop provides a well-rounded overview of
all aspects of snow and ice control for individuals charged with supervising their winter maintenance
operations. This course examines all the aspects of winter maintenance management, including a winter
maintenance plan, deciphering winter weather patterns determining the proper material and equipment
to use examining different snow and ice control techniques, and dealing with unusual winter situations.
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The workshop will also consist of testing throughout the day. Attendees receive a certificate of
completion upon receiving a score of 80 percent or above. The Winter Maintenance Supervisor
Certificate Workshop is a fantastic training opportunity for new Supervisors, Senior Operators, or
anyone wanting a good overall understanding of winter maintenance operations
Please note: pre-registration is required for this workshop and there is an additional $25 fee added to
the conference registration cost for those who participate.
Featured Speaker: Daniel Schacher,
Alaska Department of Transportation and
Public Facilities, Presenting “Alaska:
Living, Working and Winter Operations
in the Last Frontier”
Friday, 10/1 - 12:00 PM
Alaska is a land of immense natural beauty that is an inspiration to any fortunate enough to
be able to enjoy its wonder. From the darkness and Northern Lights of winter to the 24
hours of daylight under the Midnight Sun in the summer, Alaska is as varied as it is vast. The
Alaskan lifestyle is one that is found nowhere else on earth. Alaskan activities are limitless to
include gold rush history, Alaska Native heritage, vibrant art and sports scenes and one of the best fish and wildlife opportunities
remaining in the world today. Come listen as Dan Schacher shares his 28 years of experiences living in Alaska including the
challenges of managing snow operations in one of the most extreme climates known to man.
As Fairbanks District Maintenance and Operations Superintendent, Dan oversees highway maintenance crews responsible for
more than 2,000 lane miles, 81 traffic signals and two rural airports. His team keeps Alaska moving safely around Fairbanks, the
northern Parks Highway, the Elliott and Richardson Highways, and the Steese Highway. Check out #AlaskansServingAlaskans to
learn more. He enjoys travel, the outdoors (fishing and archery), and spending time with his wife Sarah, and his daughter Rachel,
and son-in-law Braylon. Dan’s career includes 19 years with Alaska Dept of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF).
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Tuesday / Wednesday At-a-Glance
Tuesday, 9/28
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Roadeo Course Setup and Judges Orientation
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Early Registration for Conference and Roadeo
Wednesday, 9/29
Coffee & Snack Breaks Roadeo Water
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Roadeo Registration Hours
sponsored by sponsored by
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Conference Registration Hours
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Exhibitor Hall Hours NEVEREST
EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Major Sponsor
Education Innovation Snow Best Practices Roadeo Events Showcase
7:00 a.m. Roadeo Registration
8:00 a.m. Facilities Snow Removal; Roadeo
Recruiting and
Concrete vs. Asphalt Parking Garages, Competitors
8:30 a.m. Retaining Talent
Parking Lots, Sidewalks Orientation
9:00 a.m. BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall
9:15 AM -
9:30 a.m. Where Is Equipment How to Use 9:30 AM - Completion
Railroad and Snow
Technology Taking Contractors in Snow 4:00 PM
Operations
Us? Operations Roadeo
Roadeo Competition:
10:30 a.m. BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall Written and Single Axle
11:00 a.m. Best Practices Diagnostics Tandem Axle Evolution Edges -
Succession Planning Snowplow Simulator Application Process for Test: Loader Built Blades Sabre
Brine and Mag Chloride Single Axle Grader Blade
Tandem Axle Skid Steer
12:00 p.m. Lunch Loader
Grader
1:15 p.m. The Long, Strange Skid Steer Professional
Liquid and Granular Choosing your Liquid –
2020-2021 Colorado Snowfighters
Spreaders What to Consider
Snow Season Association
2:15 p.m. BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall
2:45 p.m. Colorado Barricade
Traffic Management A Manager’s Guide to Co. - Safety/Traffic
Stories from the Road
During Storms Leading Success Control Specialty
Products
3:45 p.m.
3:50 p.m. Prize Drawing - Exhibit Hall
Join us in the Exhibit Hall for your chance to win valuable prizes. The Guidebook app (coming soon) will have all the details.
6:00 - “Blades Up” Social Sponsored by 4Rivers Equipment
9:00 p.m. Enjoy a fun-filled night and network with your peers.
Tuesday, 9/28 & Wednesday, 9/29
Tuesday Facilities Snow Removal, Parking Garages,
Parking Lots, Sidewalks
Roadeo Course Setup & Judges Orientation // Presented By: Richard Rush, Rush Management
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. How do you get snow out of parking lots the most efficient
All Roadeo judges and committee members should report. way? Do you know the ADA Regulations for accessible
parking spaces, sidewalks, and curb ramps? How do
Early Registration for Conference & Roadeo // jurisdictions handle snow removal from sidewalks and
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. shared-use paths? What deicers do you use in parking lots
and sidewalks? Get the answers to these topics, and more.
Wednesday Morning Tracks // 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Roadeo Registration // 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Railroad and Snow Operations
Presented By: Thomas J. Gates, Deputy Chief
Conference Registration Opens // 7:00 a.m. of Police, BNSF Railway Police Department
Learn about working with Burlington/Santa Fe Railroad
Roadeo Competitors Orientation // Operations to ensure proper snow removal operations, and
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. understand safety guidelines at railroad crossings.
Roadeo Written & Diagnostics Test - Single Axle, Where Is Equipment Technology Taking Us
Tandem Axle, Loader, Grader, Skid Steer // Presented By: Will Schafer, Transwest
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Join this talk about innovation, technology, and safety in
equipment design. Learn what has developed in the
Roadeo Competition - Single Axle, Tandem Axle, manufacturing of large equipment, and how safety has been
Loader, Grader, Skid Steer // incorporated. We’ll cover current technology and what the
future holds.
9:15 a.m. - Completion
Morning Tracks // 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. How to use Contractors in Snow Operations
Presented By: Jori Ernst, Colorado Department
Recruiting and Retaining Talent of Transportation Section 10
Presented By: Rebecca Doane, Arapahoe County As more government agencies see manpower and
During uncertain economic times and particularly those budgetary constraints, many are turning to private
brought about by the recent pandemic, recruiting, and contractors to help fill voids and meet the demands of the
retaining talent in any industry can be challenging, and public. We’ll discuss why the cooperative arrangements of
sometimes even seem impossible. Private businesses and Public-Private partnerships have become more prevalent,
government agencies alike not only compete for quality advantages, key components, and provide feedback on how
talent, but are both often shackled by salary caps, benefit to keep these partnerships successful while constantly
programs, and a host of other reasons that can make finding striving for better infrastructure for the public.
the perfect candidate a complicated endeavor. Join Rebecca
Doane and you will learn first-hand from an experienced Major Sponsor Showcase: Evolution Edges - Built
recruiter a number of innovative tactics to attract and Blades Sabre Blade // 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
retain the right candidate for your organization.
Concrete vs. Asphalt
Morning Tracks // 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Presented By: Ben Hershey, DTN Succession Planning
Learn about concrete and asphalt pavements. Is concrete Presented By: Tom Aguilar, Region 4; Marlene
or asphalt better in cold climates? Which is more slippery — Crosby, Gunnison County
concrete or asphalt? Learn how to pass on the institutional knowledge from
retiring employees.
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Wednesday 9/29
Snowplow Simulator cocktail bar. What are the really important parameters —
Presented By: Joe Green, Driver Training Solutions pavement temperature ranges, typical humidity ranges,
Simulation-based training allows you to expose your drivers corrosion concerns, timing to treat all your roads, and
to challenging and hazard-laden scenarios in a controlled storage availability? All of these will factor into deciding
environment. Driving simulators are a proven method of which liquids are right for you and your agency.
training to improve critical decision driving skills, cognitive
awareness, and overall safety performance. Major Sponsor Showcase: Colorado Barricade
Co. - Safety/Traffic Control Specialty Products //
Best Practices Application Process for Brine
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
and Mag Chloride
Presented By: Ken Claussen, El Paso County
El Paso County is large, with many rural areas, as well as Afternoon Tracks // 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
major arterial roadways — including gravel and paved Traffic Management During Storms
surfaces. They have been making brine now for a few years. Presented By: Patrick Chavez, State Traffic
This session will discuss the process behind making it, and Incident Management Program Coordinator
which roadways are best for application. Expectations, Winter operations is challenging by itself, but when an
how it holds up and reacts, and overall satisfaction will be incident occurs on the roadway it dramatically increases
covered. the challenges and stress at all levels. Traffic Incident
Management (TIM) is a program that works to develop how
Lunch // 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. agencies can effectively respond. This session offers an
overview of an effective TIM Program, and the benefits to
Afternoon Tracks // 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. your area, during winter operations and throughout the year.
The Long, Strange 2020-2021 Colorado A Manager’s Guide to Leading Success
Snow Season Presented By: Doug Stern and Mike Haraldson,
Presented By: Russ Schumaker, Colorado Climatologist, Arapahoe County
CSU Engaged employees are the key to creating and maintaining
The 2020-21 snow season started with an unusually early an innovative environment. Setting clear expectations and
storm in September that temporarily slowed down raging recognizing successes are just as important as correcting
wildfires and broke records in the San Luis Valley. Mountain undesirable behavior. Join Mike and Doug for this
snow through the winter was below average, and then entertaining session to learn their secrets for creating a
in the spring a series of heavy snowstorms hit the Front sustainable culture of engaged employees focused on
Range, while Western Colorado turned very dry. Get an success.
overview of the last snow season, and see what the
outlooks are showing for the upcoming winter. Stories from the Road
Moderated By: Casey Schroeder and Kacey
Liquid and Granular Spreaders Grosskreuz, Summit County Road and Bridge
Presented By: Mark Valenti, Town of Lexington, MA This popular session is back again! Hear different stories
Are you using the right liquid or granular spreader for your from horrific to hysterical. Join in with your story.
agency to help operators do a difficult route safely and
accurately? Learn about the features of combo units that
combine the power of dry salt, wet salt, and liquid — giving
you the option to spread or spray. “Blades Up” Social
Sponsored by 4Rivers
Choosing Your Liquid – What to Consider Equipment //
Presented By: Ken Claussen, El Paso County 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
There are a whole bunch of liquid solutions available to an
agency these days, and if you consider the various blending Enjoy a fun-filled night and network with your peers.
options too, you have more choices than a tippler in a
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Thursday At-a-Glance
Thursday, 9/30
7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Conference Registration Hours Coffee & Snack Breaks
sponsored by
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Hall Hours
NEVEREST
EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Major Sponsor
Education Innovation Snow Best Practices Winter Maintenance Showcase
7:30 a.m.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m. Color Guard Flag Presentation by the CSU Color Guard, National Anthem, and opening remarks by Loveland City
9:00 a.m.
Manager, Steve Adams; APWA Colorado Chapter President, Mike Martin; APWA National Past President, Mary Joyce Ivers;
and APWA National President-Elect, Dan Hartman.
9:30 a.m.
Featured Speaker: Charles Marshall, Presenting “Take Two Chuckles and Call Me in the Morning: Relieving Stress
Through the Healing Power of Laughter.”
10:00 a.m. BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall
10:30 a.m.
Kois Brothers - Safely
Get Your Associates
Friend and Foe to Liquid Deicers: Cutting Navigate Through
11:00 a.m. Degree in Highway
Winter Operations Through the BS Winter Maintenance Hazards with Rookie
Maintenance
Supervisor Certificate and Veteran Drivers
11:30 a.m. Workshop
BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall
12:00 p.m. BBQ Lunch
1:15 p.m.
Leadership from the Snowplow Operators “Stuff” Happens -
Winter Maintenance
Ground Up: Your Role in and Supervisors New Turning Failures and Equipment Company
Supervisor Certificate
Leading a Modern Public Mobile Observations Challenges Into of the Rockies
Workshop
Works Agency Technology Learning Experiences
2:15 p.m. BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall
2:45 p.m. Salt Brine - Not the Only
Winter Operations
Liquid Anti-Icing Liquid Bruckner’s Truck &
in Extremely Cold Residential Snow
for Your Toolbox - Learn Equipment - To Bid or
Climates: Liquid Use in Removal Winter Maintenance
About Magnesium and Not To Bid
Interior Alaska Supervisor Certificate
Calcium Chlorides
Workshop
3:45 p.m.
3:50 p.m. Prize Drawing - Exhibit Hall
Join us in the Exhibit Hall for your chance to win valuable prizes. The Guidebook app (coming soon) will have all the details.
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Thursday, 9/30
Opening Ceremony and Featured Speaker // Liquid Deicers: Cutting through the BS
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Presented By: Laura Fay, Western Transportation
Institute at Montana State University; Bret Hodne,
Color Guard Flag Presentation by the CSU Color Guard, West Des Moines, IA
National Anthem, and opening remarks by Loveland City Liquid deicer blends and additives have been utilized in
Manager, Steve Adams; APWA Colorado Chapter President, winter operations for over two decades now. While there
Mike Martin; APWA National Past President, Mary Joyce are a lot of good products on the market, sometimes
Ivers; and APWA National President-Elect, Dan Hartman.. claims about how they can enhance performance can
be false or misleading. The Qualified Products List (QPL)
FEATURED SPEAKER: Charles Marshall, Presenting testing program and experiences from the field will be
“Take Two Chuckles and Call Me in the Morning: discussed.
Relieving Stress Through the Healing Power of
Laughter.”
Laughter is a necessary part of life and one of our best Major Sponsor Showcase: Kois Brothers - Safely
defenses against pain, trial, and disappointment. Learn how Navigate Through Hazards with Rookie and
to “find the funny” in the daily routine of life and reduce the Veteran Drivers // 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
stress in your office and home. Hilariously entertaining and
extremely informative, Charles practices what he preaches Winter Maintenance Supervisor
and makes sure you’ll be fully treated in this laugh-out-loud Certificate Workshop // 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
presentation.
BBQ Lunch // 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Morning Tracks Part I // 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Tracks Part I // 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Get Your Associates Degree in Highway
Maintenance Leadership from the Ground Up: Your Role in
Presented By: Susan Baillargeon, Front Range Leading a Modern Public Works Agency
Community College Presented By: Sarah Schacher, P.E., Alaska
The Colorado Department of Transportation, Front Range Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
Community College and state partners like APWA and LTAP Employees’ confidence in leadership can make or break an
teamed up to develop the first-in-the-nation two-year organization. In today’s rapidly evolving world and
Associate of Applied Science in Highway Maintenance workforce, it is increasingly critical for public works
Management degree program. The first graduates have agencies to have integrity in leadership, and to continually
completed the program! This session will show public develop future leaders. Come listen if you have ever wished
works employees how they can up their game to meet the you had a better leader, want to be a better leader, or are
demands of the future and get a jump start on the degree looking for your next generation of leaders.
with work experience transfer credit. Learn how to achieve
your professional goals and earn your degree entirely online.
Friend and Foe to Winter Operations
Presented By: Bret Hodne, City of West Des
Moines, IA; Daniel Schacher, Alaska Department of
Transportation and Public Facilities
Winter Maintenance technologies are evolving at an
astounding rate. One of the challenges of implementing
technological innovations is finding the ones most useful
to your agency’s operations. Listen as two winter
maintenance practitioners discuss innovations they are
bringing to their agencies to improve winter operations.
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Thursday, 9/30
Snowplow Operators and Supervisors New Winter Operations in Extremely Cold Climates:
Mobile Observations Technology Liquid Use in Interior Alaska
Presented By: Mark Devries and Bert Murillo, Vaisala Presented By: Daniel Schacher, Alaska Department of
and Larry Schneider, City of Ft. Collins Streets Transportation and Public Facilities
Department The use of salt brine is commonplace in many snow
Mobile observations have become an integral part of fighting agencies throughout North America and abroad. In
snow and ice programs. Mobile sensors have also evolved interior Alaska, with its months of darkness and sub-zero
throughout the years from traditional units that only gave temperatures, using this tool can be more of a challenge.
air and pavement temperatures. Learn what these new This presentation will discuss how Alaska DOT&PF’s
units are capable of, how they help both the operator and Northern Region Maintenance and Operations section has
the agency, how the data is visualized and used, and how added salt brine to their winter toolbox to deliver a higher
agencies and airports have implemented these units. level of service to the travelling public.
“Stuff ” Happens - Turning Failures and Residential Snow Removal
Challenges Into Learning Experiences Presented By: Nathan Wachtendonk, Green
Presented By: Daniel Schacher, Alaska Department of Bay, WI, Tony Fietzer, De Pere, WI
Transportation and Bret Hodne, West Des Moines, IA Residential Snowplowing is not common in the West and
Some days things don’t always go as planned. The question has unique challenges. Discover how the Midwest handles
is “how do we respond?” Oftentimes when our desired their operation and listen as they share their experiences.
results are not realized, we have the tendency to simply
admit defeat and “give up.” In this interactive session the Major Sponsor Showcase: Bruckner’s Truck &
presenters will discuss some of the challenges they have Equipment - To Bid or Not To Bid //
encountered, and how they turned them into something
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
positive. Join in and share your story.
Prize Drawing in the Exhibitor Hall //
Major Sponsor Showcase: Equipment Company
3:50 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
of the Rockies // 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Join us in the Exhibit Hall for your chance to win valuable
Afternoon Tracks // 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. prizes. The Guidebook app (coming soon) will have all the
Salt Brine - Not the Only Liquid Anti-Icing details.
Liquid for Your Toolbox - Learn About
Magnesium and Calcium Chlorides
Presented By: Mike Coffey, Envirotech
There is a lot of emphasis on salt brine as an effective
anti-icing tool. While it is important and effective, it is not
the only anti-icing liquid available to snowfighters. This
presentation will highlight the other two important liquids
available for inclusion in your anti-icing toolbox –
magnesium chloride and calcium chloride. Not only do they
offer lower operating temperatures, and faster melting
than salt brine, but because they allow lower application
rates, they are also key tools for sustainable snow fighting
operations. In addition to anti-icing, they are excellent
choices for liquid deicing and granular pre-wetting.
Education Tracks Innovation Tracks Snow Best Practices Tracks Winter Maintenance
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Friday, 10/1
Coffee & Snack Breaks
7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Conference Registration Hours
sponsored by
NEVEREST
EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Education Innovation Snow Best Practices Winter Maintenance Operator Training
7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m. Resilience – What Do
You Do When It All Forecasting Stories from the Road
Goes Wrong?
9:00 a.m. Operator Training
Winter Maintenance Program
9:10 a.m. Supervisor Certificate
Winter Gravel Road Best Practices Snow (7:30 a.m. -
Salt Brine Technology Workshop 11:30 a.m.)
Maintenance Removal at 14,000 Feet
(8:00 a.m. -
10:10 a.m. BREAK 11:30 a.m.)
10:30 a.m.
Permanent Operational
Snow Emergency
Changes Triggered by
Preparation
11:00 a.m.
COVID
11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. -
2:00 p.m. Awards Banquet Luncheon
With Featured Speaker Daniel Schacher, Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Presenting
“Alaska: Living, Working and Winter Operations in the Last Frontier”
Plus: Roadeo Awards and Major Prize Drawings - the Guidebook app (coming soon) will have all the details.
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WINTER WARRIORS: THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS | 11Friday, 10/1
Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate salt brine can be used in circumstances and conditions that
Workshop // 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. would have made people gasp just ten years ago. We are
talking about low pavement temperature applications, either
Morning Tracks Part I // 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. on its own, or in a slurry/”shake and bake” solution – both
before, and during the storm – and even liquid-only routes
Resilience – What Do You Do When It All Goes that are amazingly effective (when done right!). Hear how to
Wrong? use your salt brine in a wider range of circumstances..
Presented By: Wilfrid Nixon, Professional Snow
Fighters Association Best Practices Snow Removal at 14,000 Feet
Wherever your agency is geographically, there is always Presented By: Jack Glavan and Matt Zeiger,
going to be a storm that is too much for your resources to Pikes Peak Highway
handle. It is not a pleasant thought, but it is reality. It Pikes Peak America’s Mountain (PPAM) Division endeavors
overwhelms your resources, and you cannot keep up. It gets to keep the highway open to visitors throughout the entire
ugly. Explore ways to plan for the unplannable events to year, including plowing snow from an elevation of 7,400 ft.
recover your whole road system as quickly as possible. to the summit at 14,115 ft. Get a brief look into PPAM
operations, compared to the City of Colorado Springs Street
Forecasting Division and Colorado Springs Airport operations.
Presented By: Nick Barlow, Colorado
Department of Transportation Winter Meteorologist
Morning Tracks Part 3 // 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This session covers the process of forecasting the Colorado
weather, talking about specific storms and what is, and was Snow Emergency Preparation
needed to make the right forecast. Presented By: John Essex, Office of Emergency
Management
Stories from the Road Learn how to build a Master Snow Removal Plan, including
Moderated By: Casey Schroeder and Kacey Pre-Season, Prior to Snow Emergency, During Snow
Grosskreuz, Summit County Road and Bridge Emergency, After the Snow Emergency.
This popular session is back again, with a second session this
year! Hear different stories from horrific to hysterical. Join in Permanent Operational Changes Triggered
with your story. by COVID
Presented By: Tony Fietzer, City of De Pere, WI
2020 certainly brought its share of challenges in basic
Morning Tracks Part 2 // 9:10 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
operations, and how to deal with the challenges of the
Winter Gravel Road Maintenance COVID pandemic. As agencies changed their work practices,
Presented By: Dave Rich, Gilpin County; Jeremy many found better ways to complete their service to the
Reichert, Adams County; Jay Walp, Elbert County; public that have been adopted as a change in public works
Steve Dalke, Douglas County operations post-COVID.
Snow removal and maintaining your gravel road network
during the winter months can provide a unique set of
Awards Banquet Luncheon and Featured
challenges unlike those in more urban areas. Roads are dimly
Speaker // 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
lit; the wind howls, creating visibility and drifting issues; and
motorists have different driving habits. Learn what it takes 12 p.m. - Featured Speaker: Daniel Schacher, Alaska
to run a successful winter operations program under these Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
conditions from these professional snow warriors. Presenting “Alaska: Living, Working and Winter
Operations in the Last Frontier”
Salt Brine Technology Listen as Dan shares 28 years of experiences living in Alaska,
Presented By: Wilfrid Nixon, Professional Snow including the challenges of managing snow operations in
Fighters Association one of the most extreme climates known to man.
A lot of the information about using salt brine is quite rightly
about when you should not be using it. But we are Plus, join us for the Roadeo Awards and major prize
discovering that, when used appropriately and with care, drawings.National Snow Roadeo
The National Snow Roadeo is an exciting one-day
event that tests the skills and knowledge of
equipment operators from around the country.
The competition offers five events. Participants can register for one event
or multiple events.
O Single Axle Snow Plow (two-person team event)
O Tandem Axle Snow Plow (two-person team event)
O Loader (individual event)
O Grader (individual event)
O Skid Steer (individual event)
Each event includes a diagnostic vehicle inspection, and a timed obstacle
course. Prizes and trophies for all events will be awarded at the Roadeo
Awards Luncheon held Friday afternoon. Winners will also be recognized
nationally by APWA.
We’ll award the top three best combined scores from agencies who
participate in all five (5) events. So you don’t have to get first place in an
individual event to earn your plaque, and bragging rights!
It’s a festive atmosphere with activities sure to
please everyone attending.
Bring your family and friends to cheer you on and watch you in action as you
compete. One of the biggest pleasures is watching so many talented
equipment operators show off their skills in the Roadeo events. It’s not often
that family and friends get a chance to watch, in a safe environment, what
you do day in and day out in the winter.
Register Your Team Now for the Best Rates! By 9/21 After 9/21 By 9/28 Day Of 9/29
Full Conference Registration (Includes One Roadeo Event and $275 $300
a Seat at Friday’s Awards Luncheon)
One-Day Conference Registration (Includes a Seat at Friday’s $125 $150
Awards Luncheon. Does Not Include Any Roadeo Events.)
Each Roadeo Event Registration, Per Person, Per Event $100 $150 $200
WINTER WARRIORS: THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS | 13Friday, 10/1
Bring Your Spouse
Bring your spouse along to enjoy all the wonderful activities and attractions in, and around Loveland! There is shopping at nearby
Centerra, museums, local brewery tours, golf, or visit world-renowned Rocky Mountain National Park and hike or bike one of the many
trails! The Embassy Suites also offers a full service spa with a variety of high quality treatments to help you both relax and unwind.
You may want to register your spouse as a guest if they’d like to enjoy the meals at the conference. Tickets are required.
Accommodations
The following is a list of recommended hotels that are offering discounted conference rates. Most of the hotels are holding blocks of
rooms through late August, so make your reservation as early as possible to ensure you get the location, rate, and number of rooms
you prefer. Be sure to mention the Snow & Ice Conference to get the discounted rate.
Hotel Name Address Phone Rate Code Notes
Embassy Suites $147 single/double, $162/triple,
4705 Clydesdale Pkwy 970-593-6200 $147 - $177
(Headquarters Hotel) $177/quad
WSIK (King)
Courtyard by Marriott 6106 Sky Pond Dr 970-599-7171 $159 Includes parking + Wi-Fi.
WSIQ (Queen)
WSIK (King)
'BJSmFME*OO 1710 Foxtrail Dr 970-461-1000 $149 Includes parking, Wi-Fi + breakfast.
WSIQ (Queen)
Hampton Inn 5500 Stone Creek Cir 970-593-1400 $149 WSI Includes parking, Wi-Fi + breakfast.
Residence Inn .D8IJOOFZ#MWE 970-622-7000 $159 WSIO Includes parking, Wi-Fi + breakfast.
Other Area Hotels - Rates are not guaranteed and may be subject to change at any time. Contact the hotel directly for pricing/availability.
#FTU8FTUFSO 5542 E US Highway 34 970-667-7810 $109
Wingate by Wyndham 3POBME3FBHBO#MWE 970-578-0966 $109
Comfort Suites 4851 Thompson Parkway 970-663-3300 $149
Holiday Inn Express &$SPTTSPBET#MWE 800-315-2621 $149-$159
SpringHill Suites (Marriott) $SPTTSPBET#MWE 970-795-8800 $159
Please Note: Those with a range of prices are offering more than one style of room to conference participants. Most are extending rates for early arrivals and late
departures. Please inquire with the hotel during reservations. If tax exempt, please notify the hotel when making a reservation. Deposit and cancellation policies will be
unique to each hotel. Please inquire with the hotel when making a reservation.
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SpringHill
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14 | REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.WESTERNSNOWANDICE.COMWednesday, 9/29 - Friday, 10/1, 2021
Embassy Suites, Loveland, CO - (970) 593-6200
Visit the Conference Website for Additional Information
and to Register: www.westernsnowandice.com
Exclusive Online Registration
Conference fees include: reference and materials packet, prizes, educational sessions, participation in one (1) Roadeo
event (see below for additional Roadeo event costs), entrance to exhibitor areas, break refreshments sponsored by
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Full Conference Registration One-Day Registration
Full Conference Cost: F $275 by 9/21 F $300 after 9/21 F WED ........................... F $125 by 9/21 F $150 after 9/21
F WED w/ Roadeo .... F $125 by 9/21 F $150 after 9/21
(see below for details)
F THUR .................... F $125 by 9/21 F $150 after 9/21
F FRI .......................... F $125 by 9/21 F $150 after 9/21
Guest Registrations - BRING YOUR SPOUSE!
F $80 - Includes Wednesday lunch, Thursday BBQ lunch, and Friday Awards Banquet
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Registration is Required! Registration is Required!
Roadeo Registration
Full conference registration includes one roadeo event; additional events are $100/event by 9/21; $150 by 9/28; $200 day-of 9/29.
Wednesday one-day registrations may participate in the roadeo at a cost of $100/event by 9/21; $150 by 9/28; $200 day-of 9/29.
(in addition to the conference registration fee) - includes a seat at Friday’s Roadeo Awards Banquet and Conference Closing.
Visit www.westernsnowandice.com to register. Please include all names of participants who are going to compete in the Roadeo
when you complete the online form. If you do not know the names of attendees at the time of registration, please list them as
your agency #1 (e.x. City of Fort Collins #1), and then email the confirmed names to Pam at bdweimer@msn.com.
If Additional By 9/21 By 9/28 Day Of 9/29 If Additional By 9/21 By 9/28 Day Of 9/29
F Single Axle Plow $100 $150 $200 F Loader $100 $150 $200
F Tandem Axle Plow $100 $150 $200 F Grader $100 $150 $200
F Skid Steer $100 $150 $200
REGISTER EARLY. SAVE MONEY!
Registration and Payment Options
All registrations must be completed online. Visit www.westernsnowandice.com to pay by credit card.
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QUESTIONS: Contact Pam Weimer at bdweimer@msn.com.c/o Pamela Weimer
6540 S. Tabor St.
Littleton, CO 80127
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