Notice where this avalanche breaks at! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySWnOTOp_zE
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Avalanche Awareness, Rescue Training?
- Thread starter willey
- Start date
Here are the Details.
The Class will be at Fox Shawmut Hills in Grand Rapids, MI. on Dec 3rd from 3:00 - 7:30.
The cost is $49.00 per person to attend the class.
You must Pre-register to attend this class.
Fox Shawmut Hills will be having a Sale also on that day. it runs from 9am-3pm.
To register for the class, Send a check or M.O. to:
Ron Perrin
2567 Golfbury Dr. SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
PLEASE list the name(s) of the person attending & a Ph.# & email. When I receive your payment, I will send you email verification I got it.
If you have any questions feel free to email me @ ron@tripsoutwest.com
Here is what the Class will be about.
Class Information
Four Hour Avalanche Class specifically for snowmobilers
Classes are effective, proven to save lives and affordable.
Four hour avalanche awareness, avoidance and rescue class.
Learn: How to avoid the most common mistakes, what equipment works best, how to rescue effectively, evaluate terrain, avoid terrain traps, analyze stability and increase your skills in the mountains.
Instructor: Mike Duffy. Level I & II Avalanche instructor Colorado Mountain College, rescue/avalanche team leader/avalanche mission coordinator Vail Mountain Rescue Group, instructor Walter Kirch Avalanche Seminars, graduate of National Avalanche School, National Academy of Winter Guiding. Mountain Snowmobiler for 20 years. Member American Avalanche Association.
Learn: How to avoid the most common mistakes, what equipment works best, how to rescue effectively, evaluate terrain, avoid terrain traps, analyze stability and increase your skills in the mountains. Must sign up in advance
Take the class with those you ride with.
Course content:
Introduction to avalanches, statistics, contributing factors.
Avalanche reports.
Signs of instability/stability analysis.
Equipment.
What to carry and what works best.
Avalanche Airbag Packs.
Avalanche beacons.
Fast and effective single and multiple burial searches.
Rescue
Avalanche survival methods
Deploying avalanche airbag packs.
Effective hasty search techniques.
Mistakes in rescue.
Group Dynamics/heuristics.
Slide show: Terrain Evaluation/terrain traps.
Preparing for your trip.
What to do if lost or injured.
Stability tests.
Scenarios.
What to bring: Notebook and pen. Bring your beacon if you have one and I can answer questions on it. If you don’t have a beacon, wait until after class to buy one. You’ll get a discount and have a better idea of what beacon is best for you. Please feel free to ask questions at any time during the class.
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The Class will be at Fox Shawmut Hills in Grand Rapids, MI. on Dec 3rd from 3:00 - 7:30.
The cost is $49.00 per person to attend the class.
You must Pre-register to attend this class.
Fox Shawmut Hills will be having a Sale also on that day. it runs from 9am-3pm.
To register for the class, Send a check or M.O. to:
Ron Perrin
2567 Golfbury Dr. SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
PLEASE list the name(s) of the person attending & a Ph.# & email. When I receive your payment, I will send you email verification I got it.
If you have any questions feel free to email me @ ron@tripsoutwest.com
Here is what the Class will be about.
Class Information
Four Hour Avalanche Class specifically for snowmobilers
Classes are effective, proven to save lives and affordable.
Four hour avalanche awareness, avoidance and rescue class.
Learn: How to avoid the most common mistakes, what equipment works best, how to rescue effectively, evaluate terrain, avoid terrain traps, analyze stability and increase your skills in the mountains.
Instructor: Mike Duffy. Level I & II Avalanche instructor Colorado Mountain College, rescue/avalanche team leader/avalanche mission coordinator Vail Mountain Rescue Group, instructor Walter Kirch Avalanche Seminars, graduate of National Avalanche School, National Academy of Winter Guiding. Mountain Snowmobiler for 20 years. Member American Avalanche Association.
Learn: How to avoid the most common mistakes, what equipment works best, how to rescue effectively, evaluate terrain, avoid terrain traps, analyze stability and increase your skills in the mountains. Must sign up in advance
Take the class with those you ride with.
Course content:
Introduction to avalanches, statistics, contributing factors.
Avalanche reports.
Signs of instability/stability analysis.
Equipment.
What to carry and what works best.
Avalanche Airbag Packs.
Avalanche beacons.
Fast and effective single and multiple burial searches.
Rescue
Avalanche survival methods
Deploying avalanche airbag packs.
Effective hasty search techniques.
Mistakes in rescue.
Group Dynamics/heuristics.
Slide show: Terrain Evaluation/terrain traps.
Preparing for your trip.
What to do if lost or injured.
Stability tests.
Scenarios.
What to bring: Notebook and pen. Bring your beacon if you have one and I can answer questions on it. If you don’t have a beacon, wait until after class to buy one. You’ll get a discount and have a better idea of what beacon is best for you. Please feel free to ask questions at any time during the class.
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alwaysright
New member
Bill,
When we were out there some years back we used hi-country rentals/ace powder guides in west yellowstone. West is about 25 miles or so from IP, just over two top MT. Highly reccomend, they have beacons, and all equip needed and took us to a few secret places that were completely untouched, although the old "confusion" took a few attempts to get to where they were going we got there and it was incredible. These guys are also first responders, and our 2nd day was cut a little short as they had to go out on a rescue, they put us in a nice playground where we could find our way home and made us a good deal when we brought our equipment back.
http://hicountrysnowmobiles.com/guide-profiles/
When we were out there some years back we used hi-country rentals/ace powder guides in west yellowstone. West is about 25 miles or so from IP, just over two top MT. Highly reccomend, they have beacons, and all equip needed and took us to a few secret places that were completely untouched, although the old "confusion" took a few attempts to get to where they were going we got there and it was incredible. These guys are also first responders, and our 2nd day was cut a little short as they had to go out on a rescue, they put us in a nice playground where we could find our way home and made us a good deal when we brought our equipment back.
http://hicountrysnowmobiles.com/guide-profiles/
polarisrider1
New member
Life is Good!!!Bill,
When we were out there some years back we used hi-country rentals/ace powder guides in west yellowstone. West is about 25 miles or so from IP, just over two top MT. Highly reccomend, they have beacons, and all equip needed and took us to a few secret places that were completely untouched, although the old "confusion" took a few attempts to get to where they were going we got there and it was incredible. These guys are also first responders, and our 2nd day was cut a little short as they had to go out on a rescue, they put us in a nice playground where we could find our way home and made us a good deal when we brought our equipment back.
http://hicountrysnowmobiles.com/guide-profiles/
Still a few spots available in the avalanche class on Saturday in Milwaukee.
Also:
FREE riding clinic with
Bret Rasmussen.
10am-11am Saturday October 15th
Milwaukee, WI
One hour presentation on backcountry ride technique at no charge. Covering safe sled control in all terrain, rider position, technical riding and dealing with stucks. I will offer an autographed poster to any attendees.
Snowmobile USA Show and Sale.
Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park.
8100 W. Greenfield Ave Milwaukee, WI 53214 Room 4 upstairs at event entrance.
Stop by Engelhart Booth at the show to sign up.
Also:
FREE riding clinic with
Bret Rasmussen.
10am-11am Saturday October 15th
Milwaukee, WI
One hour presentation on backcountry ride technique at no charge. Covering safe sled control in all terrain, rider position, technical riding and dealing with stucks. I will offer an autographed poster to any attendees.
Snowmobile USA Show and Sale.
Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park.
8100 W. Greenfield Ave Milwaukee, WI 53214 Room 4 upstairs at event entrance.
Stop by Engelhart Booth at the show to sign up.