Looking to take an avy class somewhere around South Dakota or maybee Laramie or Big Horns if i can make a trip out of it. Need to get it done and get some knowledge before it's to late.
Thanks,
Alan
Thanks,
Alan
Any Avy Classes In SD? Or Laramie?
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snowww1
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I am working on one in Laramie at the end of the month and possibly Rapid City. Please check www.avalanche1.com for updates on the schedule. Mike Duffy
Mike keep us informed on rapid.. if you need some help let me know
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shortstop20
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Any updates?
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snowww1
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Here's the info on the class in Rapid City, SD. I'll also be having a class at the Albany Lodge in the Snowies on January 31st. Will post that info soon. Thanks for the interest. Mike
Avalanche Classes
Specifically for snowmobilers
Avalanche class coming to Rapid City, SD
Classes are effective, proven and affordable.
Learn: How to avoid the most common mistakes, what equipment works best, human factors involved in avalanche accidents, how to rescue effectively, evaluate terrain, avoid terrain traps, analyze stability and increase your skills in the mountains.
Take the class with those you ride with.
Four hour avalanche awareness, avoidance and rescue class.
Rapid City, SD
Date: January 20, 2010
Location: Best Western Ramkota 2211 N. Lacrosse St. Rapid City, SD 57701 www.rapidcity.ramkota.com
Time: Wednesday 6pm-10pm
To sign up: Email duffyww1@aol.com or call 970-390-9433
Cost: $45 Must sign up in advance
up in advance. Limited space.
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, AVPRO. Mountain Snowmobiler for 20 years. Member American Avalanche Association. Trained by BCA and Ortovox.
Course content: Four hour avalanche awareness, avoidance and rescue class.
-Introduction to avalanches, statistics, contributing factors.
-Avalanche reports.
-Signs of instability/stability analysis.
-Equipment.
-What to carry and what works best.
-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.
www.avalanche1.com
Avalanche Classes
Specifically for snowmobilers
Avalanche class coming to Rapid City, SD
Classes are effective, proven and affordable.
Learn: How to avoid the most common mistakes, what equipment works best, human factors involved in avalanche accidents, how to rescue effectively, evaluate terrain, avoid terrain traps, analyze stability and increase your skills in the mountains.
Take the class with those you ride with.
Four hour avalanche awareness, avoidance and rescue class.
Rapid City, SD
Date: January 20, 2010
Location: Best Western Ramkota 2211 N. Lacrosse St. Rapid City, SD 57701 www.rapidcity.ramkota.com
Time: Wednesday 6pm-10pm
To sign up: Email duffyww1@aol.com or call 970-390-9433
Cost: $45 Must sign up in advance
up in advance. Limited space.
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, AVPRO. Mountain Snowmobiler for 20 years. Member American Avalanche Association. Trained by BCA and Ortovox.
Course content: Four hour avalanche awareness, avoidance and rescue class.
-Introduction to avalanches, statistics, contributing factors.
-Avalanche reports.
-Signs of instability/stability analysis.
-Equipment.
-What to carry and what works best.
-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.
www.avalanche1.com
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