Avalanche Class in Saratoga, WY by Mike Duffy

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Avalanche1.com​

Avalanche education for mountain riders.​

Four Hour Avalanche Class
Specifically for snowmobilers coming to Saratoga, WY


Classes are effective, proven and affordable.

Learn: How to avoid the most deadly mistakes, what equipment works best, how to rescue effectively, evaluate terrain, avoid terrain traps, recognize trigger points, analyze stability, survive the night out and increase your skills in the mountains.

All participants
receive a discount on avalanche gear.​

Upcoming class:
Wyoming:
February 25 Saratoga
location: Saratoga Resort and Spa 601 East Pic Pike Rd Saratoga, WY 82331 www.saratogaresortandspa.com
Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm Saturday
Sign up: Call Cassie Peterson 307-326-9101 or email: cpeterson@saratogaresortandspa.com
Cost $40. Must sign up in advance, limited space.


Take the class with those you ride with.

Four hour avalanche awareness, avoidance and rescue class.

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, Silverton Avalanche School. Graduate of National Avalanche School, National Academy of Winter Guiding and AVPRO. Mountain Snowmobiler for 20 years. Member American Avalanche Association. Trained by BCA, Snowpulse, and Ortovox. Provided training to Arctic Cat, Polaris and Ski-Doo.

Course content:
-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.

Take the class with your riding partners.

On the snow rescue classes in CO and WY, Prerequisite is 4 hour avalanche awareness, avoidance and rescue class.
Details will be posted on:
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Our goal is to reduce avalanche accidents among snowmobilers and to save lives. ​

These classes make it easy to get avalanche education.

Sixteen years avalanche education teaching experience.




If you want a class in your area, please contact:
Mike Duffy 970-390-9433 Eagle, Colorado
Email: duffyww1@aol.com

 

[dansyl159]

The Redhead and I have taken both of Mike's courses, incredibly informative and invaluable. HIGHLY recommended!!!

 

[owenb2]

Awesome!! Im signing up, my last class was in 02-03 and I could def use a refresher.

If anyone coming to this class wants some info on the area; lodging, dining, riding, ect. Pm me.

 

[JFro50]

I wish it was a week later so me and the boys could take it when we are out there. Just my luck I guess!

 

[owenb2]

I wish it was a week later so me and the boys could take it when we are out there. Just my luck I guess!

I'll trade u my notes for beers.... Deal??

 

[sledhooligan]

Owen Take the one in Baggs the next week.
Any one want to pick me up on the mtn don't realy want to drive to Saratoga would rather just ride over and I can't make the one in Baggs.

 

[JFro50]

It's a deal!!!!

P.S You prob would have gotten beers anyway

 

[snowww1]

Still spots open in the Saratoga class. On the snow rescue class available on the 26th. Mike

 

[owenb2]

What are the details for the 'on the snow class'??

I'm very interested !

 

[jester18]

Wish it was when we were out there as well. Took the classroom part and would love to add the on snow part. Maybe next year. Thanks for doing a great job Mike!!!!

 

[sp_20022006]

Doing any other classes in Wyoming?

 

[snowww1]

Mike Duffy's Snowy Range Avalanche School

Here are some details for the on the snow rescue class.

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Snowy Range Avalanche School
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Gain the skills and confidence to pull off a fast and effective rescue.

Have two openings 9am-1pm on Sunday February 26th and 8 openings from 1:30pm to 5:30pm. I can also arrange a class for when you group is in the area.

Mike Duffy 970-390-9433. duffyww1@aol.com

Four hour on the snow avalanche rescue class.

Classes are proven, effective and affordable.

Learn:
To find a beacon in under two minutes.
To search efficiently for multiple beacons.
To analyze the search area.
Probing and digging effectively for a victim
To lead, coordinate and execute a fast avalanche rescue.



Cost $79 per person


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.

To schedule a class or for more information:
Call Mike Duffy 970-390-9433 duffyww1@aol.com

Outdoors setting. Hands-on training.
Prerequisite: Four hour avalanche awareness, avoidance and rescue class.

Course content:
-Single and multiple beacon searches.
-Search patterns.
-Walk by test.
-Working as a team.
-Accurate pinpointing.
-Effective shoveling
-Common mistakes in beacon searches.
-Probing
-Finding someone without a beacon
-Effective probing and pinpointing deep burials
-Rescue techniques.
-It not just looking at a beacon.
-Analyzing the avalanche and finding the most likely burial point.
-Coordination and step by step procedures for a fast rescue.
-Leadership and team work.
-probing and probe lines.
-Mistakes in rescue.
-Rescue scenarios.
-Group timed rescue.
-Find victims with and without beacons.
What to bring:
-Warm clothes and extra gloves. Dress much warmer than you would expect. We have never cancelled a class due to weather.
-Food and water.
-Sunscreen.
-Your avalanche gear: beacon, shovel, probe.
-Good health, please let us know if you have health conditions or concerns. We will be walking/running up and down hills on the rescue scenario and rescue station.

We supply: Beacons, shovels and probes if you do not have them.

This is the hands-on training that will make you an effective rescuer in an avalanche accident.




What students have to say about the class :

Field session Feedback
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We practice pretty often & our groups definitely improved greatly on the 3rd & 4th scenario, you'll learn a lot about your crew when you see what they would do if you were dying.

It's worth the time & $$. Caleb Timberlake Backcountryislife
Mike, thanks again for the great class today. Definitely the best $ I have spent in a long time. If anybody is considering this class, don't wait just doo it. 500CID
Great Class Mike! Truely appreciate your knowledge, not to mention got to meet some great people. Thanks again, Lance

Thought the course was great, good company, and learned a lot. Thanks, Mike. 03rmk800
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Another great class Mike! Our whole crew thanks you, we were glad to have some different scenarios from what we usually practice.
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Mike's classroom is very good, but everyone should also go to his hands on class. I did it last year on Vail Pass and it was a real eye opener as to how a beacon really works and what is really required to find someone. Very good class and highly recommended. Cannonman, WI (Mark Stewart)