Avalanche class in Bismarck North Dakota, who's interested?

[sledstew]

I may look into getting a class put together if I get enough response for our area, I dont think I know of any classes around here at this time.Let me know whos in.

 

[toolman]

Avalanche course

Hi,
Snowmobile North Dakota held a class during the state convention on Nov. 3rd, was great and good attendance.
Still would be a good idea to hold another, as many mountain riders have not taken to course.

 

[Backcountrypro]

A class in Bismarck would be great. I know when I go to Cooke, a lot of the rigs are from ND, us flatlanders could use the training. Count me in!

 

[vertical800]

I'm in for a class in Bismarck. I know several other people that would be in for it also.

 

[rmk685]

I would make the trip from central SD, and probably bring a couple extras.

 

[sled.man]

let me know. i think i can get a couple guys to go
mick

 

[NDflatlander]

I think I could round up a few guys to attend the course.

 

[kittykitty]

class

I might be bepending on when it would be.

 

[mobsled]

its a long haul but we were in the snowys this past week when a man was killed in the avy and it scared all of us. I could get a car full.

 

[snowww1]

Four Hour Avalanche Classes
Specifically for snowmobilers

Avalanche classes coming to Bismarck January 13th, Sunday

Classes are effective, proven to save lives and affordable.

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.

Cost $45 Must sign up in advance

Take the class with those you ride with.

Date: January 13th, 2008
Location: Best Western Ramkota Hotel. 800 S. Third St. Bismarck, ND 58504. Governor’s Room.
For room reservations call 701-258-7700 or www.bismarck.ramkota.com
Time: 9am-1pm or 3pm-7pm
To sign up: Email Mike Duffy: duffyww1@aol.com or call 970-390-9433

Four hour avalanche awareness, avoidance and rescue class.

Instructor: Mike Duffy. Level I & II Avalanche instructor Colorado Mountain College, rescue/avalanche team leader Vail Mountain Rescue Group, instructor Walter Kirch Avalanche Seminars, graduate of National Avalanche School, National Academy of Winter Guiding. Mountain Snowmobiler for 20 years.
Course content:
-Introduction to Avalanches, statistics, contributing factors.
-Avalanche reports
-Signs of instability.
-Equipment
-What to carry and what works best.
-Avalanche beacons.
-Fast and effective single and multiple burial searches.
-Rescue
-Avalanche survival methods
-Hasty search
-mistakes in rescue
-Group Dynamics
-Terrain Evaluation/terrain traps
-Preparing for your trip
-Stability Analysis
-Scenarios