Mitchel Coombs
MisCon 40 Attending Professional
Mitchel Coombs is an award-winning broadcast meteorologist, storm chaser and nature photographer based in Missoula, Montana. He was named the 2025 Montana Weathercaster of the Year. While his day job is in television, off camera, he’s a dedicated cosplayer, crafting detailed fur and foam builds. He is the reigning MisCon Master’s Division Cosplay Contest champion.
Scheduled Panels and Games:
Key:
=On a Panel
=Moderating
=GMing
(Tentative)
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Fri 1:00 - 1:50 PM, Costume Contest Pre-Meet, Rocket Tent
Panelists: Lynn (LilSnikSnak), Mitchel CoombsRequired for Costume Contest Contestants.
This hour is for checking in with coordinators, getting a rundown of the timeline, and other important contest details.
Please be on time so ensure you get all necessary information - Break Fri 1:50 - Fri 3:00
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Fri 3:00 - 3:50 PM, Costume Contest: Journeyman, Rocket Tent
Panelists: Lynn (LilSnikSnak), Chris Blazer, Mitchel Coombs, Gabby Kaiser (Mattykeehl), Lacy Zee (Vox Moxxi)Contestants in the Journeyman Category should report to the tent at this time for judging.
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Fri 4:00 - 4:50 PM, Costume Contest: Master, Rocket Tent
Panelists: Lynn (LilSnikSnak), Chris Blazer, Mitchel Coombs, Gabby Kaiser (Mattykeehl), Lacy Zee (Vox Moxxi)Contestants in the Master Category should report to the tent at this time for judging.
- Break Fri 4:50 - Sat 10:00
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Sat 10:00 - 12:50 PM, Furry Gathering/Meetup, Fairy Pavilion
Panelists: Mitchel CoombsMisCon furries! Meet up for photos, conversation and fun. Other cosplayers are welcome to crash the gathering.
- Break Sat 12:50 - Sun 11:00
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Sun 11:00 - 11:50 AM, Cosplay and Montana Weather, Dungeon
Panelists: Mitchel CoombsLocal meteorologist Mitchel Coombs will explore the intersection of Montana’s volatile weather and cosplay. Learn how temperature and humidity affect adhesives and paints, and hear survival stories for heat and rain. We’ll also discuss leveraging natural elements—like sun angles, clouds, and snow—for dynamic photography. Share your own weather horror stories, ask questions, and learn to make the elements work for your next build/photoshoot.
