We are a diverse group that studies the mountains and their processes. We focus on snow, ice, rivers, and the landscape. We work across a range of scales, from plots to mountain ranges and continents. We combine field observations with remote sensing and models, and we provide information for decision makers.


The MOSH Lab is a global community of scientists, researchers, and decision makers with a focus on the mountains.
— Joseph Shea, Principal Investigator and MOSH lead

What We've Achieved

  • Contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

  • Assessment report on the Hindu Kush Himalayan Cryosphere

  • Peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations

  • Outreach presentations in schools and community groups

  • Participation in provincial disaster risk management working groups

  • National and international student supervision

  • Collaborative, diverse, and multi-disciplinary research group

  • Government, industry, and academic partners

  • Assessment report on mountain regions in Canada

  • Print, radio, TV, and online media appearances