From the Hans Saari Memorial Fund:
The mission of the HSMF is to foster an appreciation for skiing and its personal challenges, alpine environments, and mountain cultures by promoting ski exploration and avalanche education. The Hans Fund will contribute to the ski community and the sport of ski mountaineering by sponsoring and encouraging innovative ski expeditions and education programs. We aim to raise the level of awareness and expertise among those traveling in avalanche terrain, and to help skiers and members of the ski community achieve their exploration and educational goals through the sport of skiing.
