9/29 - 10/1 | Embassy Suites | Loveland, CO

Winter WarriorsThe Key to Our Success

We’re back for 2021!

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

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.

MAJOR SPONSORS

Letter from the Chairman

Featured Speaker: Charles MarshallPresenting “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 stressin 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’!

Shuttle to the Roadeo SiteWednesday, 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.

Operator Training ProgramFriday, 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.

Conference Highlights

MAJOR SPONSORS

HONNEN EQUIPMENT

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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.

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 SupervisorCertificate 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.

SPONSORED BY

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).

Conference Highlights

Education Innovation Snow Best Practices Roadeo EventsMajor Sponsor

Showcase

7:00 a.m. Roadeo Registration

8:00 a.m. Recruiting and

Retaining TalentConcrete vs. Asphalt

Facilities Snow Removal; Parking Garages,

Parking Lots, Sidewalks

Roadeo CompetitorsOrientation8:30 a.m.

9:00 a.m. BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall9:15 AM -

Completion

Roadeo Competition:Single Axle

Tandem AxleLoaderGrader

Skid Steer

9:30 a.m.Railroad and Snow

Operations

Where Is Equipment Technology Taking

Us?

How to Use Contractors in Snow

Operations

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Roadeo Written and Diagnostics

Test: Single Axle

Tandem AxleLoaderGrader

Skid Steer

10:30 a.m. BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall

11:00 a.m.

Succession Planning Snowplow SimulatorBest Practices

Application Process for Brine and Mag Chloride

Evolution Edges - Built Blades Sabre

Blade

12:00 p.m. Lunch

1:15 p.m. The Long, Strange 2020-2021 Colorado

Snow Season

Liquid and Granular Spreaders

Choosing your Liquid – What to Consider

Professional Snowfighters Association

2:15 p.m. BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall

2:45 p.m.Traffic Management

During StormsA Manager’s Guide to

Leading SuccessStories from the Road

Colorado Barricade Co. - Safety/Traffic Control Specialty

Products

3:45 p.m.

3:50 p.m. Prize Drawing - Exhibit HallJoin us in the Exhibit Hall for your chance to win valuable prizes. The Guidebook app (coming soon) will have all the details.

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

“Blades Up” Social Sponsored by 4Rivers EquipmentEnjoy a fun-filled night and network with your peers.

Tuesday / Wednesday At-a-Glance

Wednesday, 9/297:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Roadeo Registration Hours

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Conference Registration Hours

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Exhibitor Hall Hours

Tuesday, 9/288:00 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

Roadeo Water

sponsored by

Coffee & Snack Breaks

sponsored by

NEVEREST EQUIPMENT COMPANY

Roadeo Course Setup & Judges Orientation // 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.All Roadeo judges and committee members should report.

Early Registration for Conference & Roadeo // 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Roadeo Registration // 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Conference Registration Opens // 7:00 a.m.

Roadeo Competitors Orientation // 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Roadeo Written & Diagnostics Test - Single Axle, Tandem Axle, Loader, Grader, Skid Steer // 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Roadeo Competition - Single Axle, Tandem Axle, Loader, Grader, Skid Steer // 9:15 a.m. - Completion

Morning Tracks // 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Recruiting and Retaining TalentPresented By: Rebecca Doane, Arapahoe CountyDuring uncertain economic times and particularly those brought about by the recent pandemic, recruiting, and retaining talent in any industry can be challenging, and sometimes even seem impossible. Private businesses and government agencies alike not only compete for quality talent, but are both often shackled by salary caps, benefit programs, and a host of other reasons that can make finding the perfect candidate a complicated endeavor. Join Rebecca Doane and you will learn first-hand from an experienced recruiter a number of innovative tactics to attract and retain the right candidate for your organization.

Concrete vs. AsphaltPresented By: Ben Hershey, DTNLearn about concrete and asphalt pavements. Is concrete or asphalt better in cold climates? Which is more slippery —concrete or asphalt?

Facilities Snow Removal, Parking Garages, Parking Lots, SidewalksPresented By: Richard Rush, Rush ManagementHow do you get snow out of parking lots the most efficient way? Do you know the ADA Regulations for accessible parking spaces, sidewalks, and curb ramps? How do jurisdictions handle snow removal from sidewalks and shared-use paths? What deicers do you use in parking lots and sidewalks? Get the answers to these topics, and more.

Morning Tracks // 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Railroad and Snow OperationsPresented By: Thomas J. Gates, Deputy Chief of Police, BNSF Railway Police DepartmentLearn about working with Burlington/Santa Fe Railroad Operations to ensure proper snow removal operations, and understand safety guidelines at railroad crossings.

Where Is Equipment Technology Taking UsPresented By: Will Schafer, TranswestJoin this talk about innovation, technology, and safety in equipment design. Learn what has developed in the manufacturing of large equipment, and how safety has been incorporated. We’ll cover current technology and what the future holds.

How to use Contractors in Snow OperationsPresented By: Jori Ernst, Colorado Department of Transportation Section 10 As more government agencies see manpower and budgetary constraints, many are turning to private contractors to help fill voids and meet the demands of the public. We’ll discuss why the cooperative arrangements of Public-Private partnerships have become more prevalent, advantages, key components, and provide feedback on how to keep these partnerships successful while constantly striving for better infrastructure for the public.

Major Sponsor Showcase: Evolution Edges - Built Blades Sabre Blade // 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Morning Tracks // 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Succession PlanningPresented By: Tom Aguilar, Region 4; Marlene Crosby, Gunnison County Learn how to pass on the institutional knowledge from retiring employees.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Tuesday, 9/28 & Wednesday, 9/29

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Snowplow SimulatorPresented By: Joe Green, Driver Training SolutionsSimulation-based training allows you to expose your drivers to challenging and hazard-laden scenarios in a controlled environment. Driving simulators are a proven method of training to improve critical decision driving skills, cognitive awareness, and overall safety performance.

Best Practices Application Process for Brine and Mag ChloridePresented By: Ken Claussen, El Paso CountyEl Paso County is large, with many rural areas, as well as major arterial roadways — including gravel and paved surfaces. They have been making brine now for a few years. This session will discuss the process behind making it, and which roadways are best for application. Expectations, how it holds up and reacts, and overall satisfaction will be covered.

Lunch // 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Afternoon Tracks // 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

The Long, Strange 2020-2021 Colorado Snow SeasonPresented By: Russ Schumaker, Colorado Climatologist, CSUThe 2020-21 snow season started with an unusually early storm in September that temporarily slowed down raging wildfires and broke records in the San Luis Valley. Mountain snow through the winter was below average, and then in the spring a series of heavy snowstorms hit the Front Range, while Western Colorado turned very dry. Get an overview of the last snow season, and see what the outlooks are showing for the upcoming winter.

Liquid and Granular SpreadersPresented By: Mark Valenti, Town of Lexington, MAAre you using the right liquid or granular spreader for your 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.

Choosing Your Liquid – What to ConsiderPresented By: Ken Claussen, El Paso CountyThere are a whole bunch of liquid solutions available to an agency these days, and if you consider the various blending options too, you have more choices than a tippler in a

cocktail bar. What are the really important parameters — pavement temperature ranges, typical humidity ranges, corrosion concerns, timing to treat all your roads, and storage availability? All of these will factor into decidingwhich liquids are right for you and your agency.

Major Sponsor Showcase: Colorado Barricade Co. - Safety/Traffic Control Specialty Products // 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Afternoon Tracks // 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Traffic Management During StormsPresented By: Patrick Chavez, State Traffic Incident Management Program CoordinatorWinter operations is challenging by itself, but when anincident occurs on the roadway it dramatically increases the challenges and stress at all levels. Traffic Incident Management (TIM) is a program that works to develop how agencies can effectively respond. This session offers an overview of an effective TIM Program, and the benefits to your area, during winter operations and throughout the year.

A Manager’s Guide to Leading SuccessPresented By: Doug Stern and Mike Haraldson,Arapahoe CountyEngaged employees are the key to creating and maintaining an innovative environment. Setting clear expectations and recognizing successes are just as important as correcting undesirable behavior. Join Mike and Doug for this entertaining session to learn their secrets for creating a sustainable culture of engaged employees focused on success.

Stories from the Road Moderated By: Casey Schroeder and Kacey Grosskreuz, Summit County Road and BridgeThis popular session is back again! Hear different stories from horrific to hysterical. Join in with your story.

“Blades Up” Social Sponsored by 4Rivers Equipment // 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy a fun-filled night and network with your peers.

Wednesday 9/29

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7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Conference Registration Hours

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Hall Hours

Education Innovation

Snow Best Practices

Winter MaintenanceMajor Sponsor

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 Manager, Steve Adams; APWA Colorado Chapter President, Mike Martin; APWA National Past President, Mary Joyce Ivers;

and APWA National President-Elect, Dan Hartman.

Featured Speaker: Charles Marshall, Presenting “Take Two Chuckles and Call Me in the Morning: Relieving Stress Through the Healing Power of Laughter.”

9:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m. BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall

10:30 a.m.Get Your Associates Degree in Highway

Maintenance

Friend and Foe to Winter Operations

Liquid Deicers: Cutting Through the BS

Kois Brothers - Safely Navigate Through

Hazards with Rookie and Veteran Drivers

11:00 a.m.Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate

Workshop11:30 a.m. BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall

12:00 p.m. BBQ Lunch

1:15 p.m.Leadership from the

Ground Up: Your Role in Leading a Modern Public

Works Agency

Snowplow Operators and Supervisors New Mobile Observations

Technology

“Stuff” Happens - Turning Failures and

Challenges Into Learning Experiences

Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate

Workshop

Equipment Company of the Rockies

2:15 p.m. BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall

2:45 p.m. Salt Brine - Not the Only Liquid Anti-Icing Liquid for Your Toolbox - Learn About Magnesium and

Calcium Chlorides

Winter Operations in Extremely Cold

Climates: Liquid Use in Interior Alaska

Residential Snow Removal Winter Maintenance

Supervisor Certificate Workshop

Bruckner’s Truck & Equipment - To Bid or

Not To Bid

3:45 p.m.

3:50 p.m.

Thursday, 9/30Coffee & Snack Breaks

sponsored by

NEVEREST EQUIPMENT COMPANY

Thursday At-a-Glance

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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.

Opening Ceremony and Featured Speaker //8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Color Guard Flag Presentation by the CSU Color Guard, National Anthem, and opening remarks by Loveland City Manager, Steve Adams; APWA Colorado Chapter President, Mike Martin; APWA National Past President, Mary Joyce Ivers; and APWA National President-Elect, Dan Hartman..

FEATURED SPEAKER: Charles Marshall, Presenting “Take Two Chuckles and Call Me in the Morning: Relieving Stress Through the Healing Power of Laughter.”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.

Morning Tracks Part I // 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Get Your Associates Degree in Highway MaintenancePresented By: Susan Baillargeon, Front Range Community CollegeThe Colorado Department of Transportation, Front Range Community College and state partners like APWA and LTAP teamed up to develop the first-in-the-nation two-year Associate of Applied Science in Highway Maintenance Management degree program. The first graduates have completed the program! This session will show public works employees how they can up their game to meet the demands of the future and get a jump start on the degree with work experience transfer credit. Learn how to achieve your professional goals and earn your degree entirely online.

Friend and Foe to Winter OperationsPresented By: Bret Hodne, City of West Des Moines, IA; Daniel Schacher, Alaska Department of Transportation and Public FacilitiesWinter 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.

Liquid Deicers: Cutting through the BSPresented By: Laura Fay, Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University; Bret Hodne, West Des Moines, IALiquid deicer blends and additives have been utilized in winter operations for over two decades now. While there are a lot of good products on the market, sometimes claims about how they can enhance performance can be false or misleading. The Qualified Products List (QPL) testing program and experiences from the field will be discussed.

Major Sponsor Showcase: Kois Brothers - Safely Navigate Through Hazards with Rookie and Veteran Drivers // 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate Workshop // 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

BBQ Lunch // 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Afternoon Tracks Part I // 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Leadership from the Ground Up: Your Role in Leading a Modern Public Works AgencyPresented By: Sarah Schacher, P.E., Alaska Department of Transportation and Public FacilitiesEmployees’ confidence in leadership can make or break an organization. In today’s rapidly evolving world and workforce, it is increasingly critical for public works agencies to have integrity in leadership, and to continually develop future leaders. Come listen if you have ever wished you had a better leader, want to be a better leader, or are looking for your next generation of leaders.

Thursday, 9/30

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Snowplow Operators and Supervisors NewMobile Observations TechnologyPresented By: Mark Devries and Bert Murillo, Vaisala and Larry Schneider, City of Ft. Collins Streets DepartmentMobile observations have become an integral part of snow and ice programs. Mobile sensors have also evolved throughout the years from traditional units that only gave air and pavement temperatures. Learn what these new units are capable of, how they help both the operator and the agency, how the data is visualized and used, and how agencies and airports have implemented these units.

“Stuff ” Happens - Turning Failures and Challenges Into Learning ExperiencesPresented By: Daniel Schacher, Alaska Department of Transportation and Bret Hodne, West Des Moines, IASome days things don’t always go as planned. The question is “how do we respond?” Oftentimes when our desired results are not realized, we have the tendency to simply admit defeat and “give up.” In this interactive session the presenters will discuss some of the challenges they have encountered, and how they turned them into something positive. Join in and share your story.

Major Sponsor Showcase: Equipment Company of the Rockies // 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Afternoon Tracks // 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Salt Brine - Not the Only Liquid Anti-Icing Liquid for Your Toolbox - Learn About Magnesium and Calcium ChloridesPresented By: Mike Coffey, EnvirotechThere 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.

Winter Operations in Extremely Cold Climates: Liquid Use in Interior AlaskaPresented By: Daniel Schacher, Alaska Department of Transportation and Public FacilitiesThe use of salt brine is commonplace in many snow fighting agencies throughout North America and abroad. In interior Alaska, with its months of darkness and sub-zero temperatures, using this tool can be more of a challenge. This presentation will discuss how Alaska DOT&PF’s Northern Region Maintenance and Operations section has added salt brine to their winter toolbox to deliver a higher level of service to the travelling public.

Residential Snow RemovalPresented By: Nathan Wachtendonk, Green Bay, WI, Tony Fietzer, De Pere, WIResidential Snowplowing is not common in the West and has unique challenges. Discover how the Midwest handles their operation and listen as they share their experiences.

Major Sponsor Showcase: Bruckner’s Truck & Equipment - To Bid or Not To Bid // 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Prize Drawing in the Exhibitor Hall // 3:50 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Join us in the Exhibit Hall for your chance to win valuable prizes. The Guidebook app (coming soon) will have all the details.

Thursday, 9/30

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Education Tracks Innovation Tracks Snow Best Practices Tracks Winter Maintenance

Friday At-a-Glance

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Friday, 10/1

Education

Innovation

Snow Best Practices

Winter Maintenance Operator Training

7:30 a.m.

Operator Training Program

(7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)

8:00 a.m. Resilience – What Do You Do When It All

Goes Wrong?Forecasting Stories from the Road

Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate

Workshop(8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)

9:00 a.m.

9:10 a.m.Winter Gravel Road

MaintenanceSalt Brine Technology

Best Practices Snow Removal at 14,000 Feet

10:10 a.m. BREAK

10:30 a.m.Snow Emergency

Preparation

Permanent Operational Changes Triggered by

COVID11:00 a.m.

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.

Coffee & Snack Breaks

sponsored by

NEVEREST EQUIPMENT COMPANY

7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Conference Registration Hours

Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate Workshop // 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Morning Tracks Part I // 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Resilience – What Do You Do When It All Goes Wrong?Presented By: Wilfrid Nixon, Professional Snow Fighters AssociationWherever your agency is geographically, there is always going to be a storm that is too much for your resources to handle. It is not a pleasant thought, but it is reality. It overwhelms your resources, and you cannot keep up. It gets ugly. Explore ways to plan for the unplannable events to recover your whole road system as quickly as possible.

ForecastingPresented By: Nick Barlow, Colorado Department of Transportation Winter MeteorologistThis session covers the process of forecasting the Colorado weather, talking about specific storms and what is, and was needed to make the right forecast.

Stories from the RoadModerated By: Casey Schroeder and Kacey Grosskreuz, Summit County Road and BridgeThis popular session is back again, with a second session this year! Hear different stories from horrific to hysterical. Join in with your story.

Morning Tracks Part 2 // 9:10 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.

Winter Gravel Road MaintenancePresented By: Dave Rich, Gilpin County; Jeremy Reichert, Adams County; Jay Walp, Elbert County; Steve Dalke, Douglas CountySnow removal and maintaining your gravel road network during the winter months can provide a unique set of challenges unlike those in more urban areas. Roads are dimly lit; the wind howls, creating visibility and drifting issues; and motorists have different driving habits. Learn what it takes to run a successful winter operations program under these conditions from these professional snow warriors. Salt Brine TechnologyPresented By: Wilfrid Nixon, Professional Snow Fighters AssociationA lot of the information about using salt brine is quite rightly about when you should not be using it. But we are discovering that, when used appropriately and with care,

salt brine can be used in circumstances and conditions that would have made people gasp just ten years ago. We are talking about low pavement temperature applications, either on its own, or in a slurry/”shake and bake” solution – both before, and during the storm – and even liquid-only routes that are amazingly effective (when done right!). Hear how to use your salt brine in a wider range of circumstances..

Best Practices Snow Removal at 14,000 FeetPresented By: Jack Glavan and Matt Zeiger, Pikes Peak HighwayPikes Peak America’s Mountain (PPAM) Division endeavors to keep the highway open to visitors throughout the entire year, including plowing snow from an elevation of 7,400 ft. to the summit at 14,115 ft. Get a brief look into PPAM operations, compared to the City of Colorado Springs Street Division and Colorado Springs Airport operations.

Morning Tracks Part 3 // 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Snow Emergency PreparationPresented By: John Essex, Office of Emergency ManagementLearn how to build a Master Snow Removal Plan, including Pre-Season, Prior to Snow Emergency, During Snow Emergency, After the Snow Emergency.

Permanent Operational Changes Triggered by COVIDPresented By: Tony Fietzer, City of De Pere, WI2020 certainly brought its share of challenges in basic operations, and how to deal with the challenges of the COVID pandemic. As agencies changed their work practices, many found better ways to complete their service to the public that have been adopted as a change in public works operations post-COVID.

Awards Banquet Luncheon and Featured Speaker // 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

12 p.m. - Featured Speaker: Daniel Schacher, Alaska Department of Transportation and Public FacilitiesPresenting “Alaska: Living, Working and Winter Operations in the Last Frontier”Listen as Dan shares 28 years of experiences living in Alaska, including the challenges of managing snow operations in one of the most extreme climates known to man.

Plus, join us for the Roadeo Awards and major prize drawings.

Friday, 10/1

The National Snow Roadeo is an exciting one-day event that tests the skills and knowledge of equipment operators from around the country.

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!

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.

It’s a festive atmosphere with activities sure toplease everyone attending.

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 a Seat at Friday’s Awards Luncheon)

$275 $300

One-Day Conference Registration (Includes a Seat at Friday’s Awards Luncheon. Does Not Include Any Roadeo Events.)

$125 $150

Each Roadeo Event Registration, Per Person, Per Event $100 $150 $200

The competition offers five events. Participants can register for one event

or multiple events.

Single Axle Snow Plow (two-person team event) Tandem Axle Snow Plow (two-person team event) Loader (individual event) Grader (individual event) Skid Steer (individual event)

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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 NotesEmbassy Suites (Headquarters Hotel)

4705 Clydesdale Pkwy 970-593-6200 $147 - $177$147 single/double, $162/triple,

$177/quad

Courtyard by Marriott 6106 Sky Pond Dr 970-599-7171 $159 WSIK (King) WSIQ (Queen)

Includes parking + Wi-Fi.

1710 Foxtrail Dr 970-461-1000 $149 WSIK (King) WSIQ (Queen)

Includes parking, Wi-Fi + breakfast.

Hampton Inn 5500 Stone Creek Cir 970-593-1400 $149 WSI Includes parking, Wi-Fi + breakfast.

Residence Inn 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.

5542 E US Highway 34 970-667-7810 $109

Wingate by Wyndham 970-578-0966 $109

Comfort Suites 4851 Thompson Parkway 970-663-3300 $149

Holiday Inn Express 800-315-2621 $149-$159

SpringHill Suites (Marriott) 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.

Bring Your Spouse

Additional Hotels

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.

Conference Location

McWhinney Blvd

Eisenhower Blvd

Best Western

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Wingate by Wyndham

Ronald Reagan Blvd

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Courtyardby Marriott

Rodeo Dr

Stallion Dr

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Crossroads Blvd

Clydesdale P

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Fairgrounds Ave

Centerra P

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Exit259

Holiday Inn Express

The Ranch - Larimer County Fairgrounds

Snow Roadeo Site

25

Budweiser Events Center

Arena Cir

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Conference Site

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Friday, 10/1

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Full Conference Registration One-Day Registration

Full Conference Cost: $275 by 9/21 $300 after 9/21

WED ........................... $125 by 9/21 $150 after 9/21

WED w/ Roadeo .... $125 by 9/21 $150 after 9/21 (see below for details)

THUR .................... $125 by 9/21 $150 after 9/21

FRI .......................... $125 by 9/21 $150 after 9/21

Guest Registrations - BRING YOUR SPOUSE!

$80 - Includes Wednesday lunch, Thursday BBQ lunch, and Friday Awards Banquet

$25 - In Addition to the Conference Registration No Additional Cost (to the Conference Registration)

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

Single Axle Plow Tandem Axle Plow Skid Steer

$100 $100$100

$150 $150$150

$200$200$200

Loader Grader

$100 $100

$150$150

$200$200

Exclusive Online RegistrationConference 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

Wednesday, 9/29 - Friday, 10/1, 2021Embassy Suites, Loveland, CO - (970) 593-6200

Visit the Conference Website for Additional Information and to Register: www.westernsnowandice.com

REGISTER EARLY. SAVE MONEY!Registration and Payment Options

All registrations must be completed online. Visit www.westernsnowandice.com to pay by credit card.

QUESTIONS: Contact Pam Weimer at bdweimer@msn.com.

Visit www.westernsnowandice.com to register today!

c/o Pamela Weimer6540 S. Tabor St.Littleton, CO 80127

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.WESTERNSNOWANDICE.COM!

9/29 - 10/1 | Embassy Suites | Loveland, CO

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