Stig Løland

Phd-project

"Professional decision making in avalanche terrain" (2020-2024). The aim of the project is to study how professional Mountain Guides make decisions on behalf of their clients in a risky mountain environment. The project is a part of CARE, Center for Avalanche Research and Education at Department of psychology/University of Tromsø. CARE is an interdiciplinary research center that focus on decision making under uncertainty. More info: www.uit.no/research/care. Other research interests include the guide role, leadership and risk management.  

Experience

Stig has 20 years experience as a mountain guide, working with climbing and skiing both nationally and internationally. For many years he was Technical Director in the Norwegian Mountain Guide Association. He currently teaches mountain related skills at Volda University College and also works for the Norwegian Avalanche Warning Service (Varsom) as a field observer. He is also a keen hobby photographer

Education

IFMGA Mountain Guide Diploma. 

Master of Physical Education, Sports and Outdoor Studies.

Bachelor in Sports, Physical Activity and Health.

Teaching areas

Bachelor in Outdoor Studies: Snow and avalanche, rescue, ski touring, mountaineering, adventure leadership and the guide role

Bachelor in Sports: Skiing, ski technique and instructional skills