Background
Montagne, John was born on April 17, 1920 in White Plains, New York, United States. Son of Henry and Ella Tappey (Spurgeon) de la Montagne.
geology educator Consulting geologist
Montagne, John was born on April 17, 1920 in White Plains, New York, United States. Son of Henry and Ella Tappey (Spurgeon) de la Montagne.
Bachelor, Dartmouth College, 1942. Master of Arts, U. Wyoming, 1951, Doctor of Philosophy, 1955. Certified professional geologist.
Instructor, Colorado School Mines, Golden, 1953-1955, assistant professor, 1955-1957. Assistant professor Montana State University, Bozeman, 1957-1960, associate professor, 1960-1963, professor department earth science, 1963-1983, professor emeritus, since 1983. Chairman International Snow Science Workshop, Bozeman, 1981-1982.
President Montana Wilderness Association, 1965.
President of the board Bridger Bowl Ski Area, Incorporated., Bozeman, 1973.
Chairman International Snow Science Workshop, Bozeman, 1981-1982. President Montana Wilderness Association, 1965. President board Bridger Bowl Ski Area, Inc., Bozeman, 1973.
Served to captain United States Army, 1942-1946, Mediterranean Theatre of Operations. Fellow Geological Society of America (senior, chairman Rocky Mountain section 1982). Member American Association Petroleum Geologists, International Glaciol.
Society, American Institute Professional Geologists, American Association Avalanche Professionals (president 1991-1994). Lodge: Rotary (president Bozeman 1967-1968, district governor 1979).
Married Phoebe Morris Corthell, December 23, 1942. Children: Clifford, Mathew Hagen.