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Avalanche class THIS weekend - 12th...

Van Epps said:
I'm in if its on snow, link says its classroom. ??
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I answered your PM...just wanted to comment here for the benefit of others.

This is an "on the snow" class designed for sledders. If you are expecting an AIRE Level 1 type class, then you will be disapointed...BUT...so far the feedback has been awesome.

Terrain choices.
Learning the human factors and why we make the decisions we do.
Rescue protocol.
Group and individual beacon searching.
Burial scenarios and digging technique.
Equipment review.
And much more.

If all you want to learn is how to dig a pit and read snow layers, then this isn't the class for you. The reality of sledding is that we travel across so many different terrain aspects and angles, that unless you are willing to stop and dig a pit on EVERY different aspect, then you are wasting your time. You are better off learning some GENERAL guidelines that will help you make safe decisions regardless of the conditions.

Hope more people get signed up so the class doesn't get cancelled.
 
Van Epps said:
I'm in if its on snow, link says its classroom. ??
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From the description:

Are you ready for this? This is an avalanche training course for snowmobilers, taught by snowmobilers, on-the-snow! We have boiled down terminology and tactics in to simple, useable blocks of information that apply to our style of planning, travel, and riding.

In the RIDE Avalanche School, students will be presented with time tested and proven techniques for planning an informed ride in the backcountry, tips for decreasing avalanche exposure to your group, and an emphasis on important aspects of companion rescue.

In this course, the backcountry is the classroom, your sled is your desk, and the mountains put it all in perspective.

Instructors will outline a typical ride from pre-ride planning to everyone coming home safe.

This IS a participation course, be prepared to ride and get hands-on.

Lets get out there and RIDE!



Note: Please email your name, email and phone number so we can update you on specifics of training location. Participants must have with them: - an operating fueled sled - safety equipment (e.g., helmet, gloves) - appropriate clothing - beacon, shovel, probe - lunch, snacks, and water
 
I'd love to make it but have a couple of Qs about location.
1) Where is the session held?
2) Where is the initial meeting place?
All I can find is Upper Kittitas Valley. Need to know because of time constraints of getting there. Thanks
 
To anybody reading this that's "on the fence" and waiting until the last minute to sign up...I don't want to hear a single one of you bitch!ng after the fact when the classes are cancelled due to a lack of participation.

Completely thoughtless of the instructors time and efforts who have volunteered to teach the sledding community how to stay alive. Not to mention the amount of time and money invested in permits, fuel, teaching aids, equipment, food, etc.. etc.. etc...

We are very close to losing the support of Michael Jackson, the founder of ASAP (Alpine Safety Awareness Program)...he has dedicated the last 4+ years to developing a sledder specific avy awareness program...and all for nothing...we cant even get 10 sledder to sign up for a 1 DAY CLASS!!! 1 day of your time, when the snow conditions suck anyway, to learn how to not be another statistic.

I'm pretty disgusted, people.
 
Van Epps said:
I'm in if its on snow, link says its classroom. ??
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We're looking for feedback to improve the message and get rid of any confusion...were you looking at the link posted by CoyoteGirl?

I'm trying to find where it says it's classroom...and the only thing I can see is the statement that "...the backcountry is the classroom..."

Thanks for your feedback!!


ASAP - Snowmobile Avalanche Training
Upper Kittitas County, WA

Are you ready for this? This is an avalanche training course for snowmobilers, taught by snowmobilers, on-the-snow! We have boiled down terminology and tactics in to simple, useable blocks of information that apply to our style of planning, travel, and riding.

In the RIDE Avalanche School, students will be presented with time tested and proven techniques for planning an informed ride in the backcountry, tips for decreasing avalanche exposure to your group, and an emphasis on important aspects of companion rescue.

In this course, the backcountry is the classroom, your sled is your desk, and the mountains put it all in perspective.

Instructors will outline a typical ride from pre-ride planning to everyone coming home safe.

This IS a participation course, be prepared to ride and get hands-on.

Lets get out there and RIDE!
 
Signed up and paid for 2. Emailed John Storch. Hopefully it's not too late. I guess we'll see.
 
You wont be disapointed

Have fun, i took my 16 yr son and 2 other riding buds to the jan class and we had a blast (gettin schooled). There are some real simple basics we just did not have and now we do. you owe your riding buds and they owe you to at least have the basic recovery skills... or just stick to the road but what fun would that be! Sign up now
 
RM KHAOS said:
Have fun, i took my 16 yr son and 2 other riding buds to the jan class and we had a blast (gettin schooled). There are some real simple basics we just did not have and now we do. you owe your riding buds and they owe you to at least have the basic recovery skills... or just stick to the road but what fun would that be! Sign up now
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Thanks for the feedback and the support!!

Looks like we have gotten enough last minute signups to salvage the class.

Still need 4 more to break even, but at least the class will happen!!

For those wondering, it takes a minimum of 10 students for the class to break even. And NOBODY is making money...this just covers expenses for permits, travel expenses for the instructors, teaching materials, etc...

ASAP is a nonprofit...they are doing this FOR US...if this goes away, then sledders will be forced to take classes that are designed, taught, and attended by skiers...not exactly ideal.

thanks again,
modsledr
 
modsledr said:
We are very close to losing the support of Michael Jackson, the founder of ASAP (Alpine Safety Awareness Program)...he has dedicated the last 4+ years to developing a sledder specific avy awareness program...and all for nothing...we cant even get 10 sledder to sign up for a 1 DAY CLASS!!! 1 day of your time, when the snow conditions suck anyway, to learn how to not be another statistic.

I'm pretty disgusted, people.
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Brent I'm sorry to hear this. I have taken 3 class room courses and one informal on the snow day of training in the past four years, one with Micheal ASAP and the others with the NWGC. Not taking any thing away from the NWGC but with out a doubt Michael Jackson has been the best instructor, he is very inspirational and motivating, it would be a shame to lose him and the ASAP program.

I take my family riding with me quite a bit, they are the greatest motivator of avalanche safety for me. I would never be able to forgive myself if something bad happened to one of them.

Get educated people, you can only rely on yourself and you riding partners in the back country.
 
modsledr said:
We're looking for feedback to improve the message and get rid of any confusion...were you looking at the link posted by CoyoteGirl?

I'm trying to find where it says it's classroom...and the only thing I can see is the statement that "...the backcountry is the classroom..."

Thanks for your feedback!! [/B]
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I think that was a severe case of dyslexia :sorry:
 
Thanks

Thanks everyone for helping to make this course happen!

It will take passionate riders like you to change the culture of snowmobiling to one where safety protocol is the norm. It is our hope that in the near future snowmobilers will see avalanche training for what it is...a prerequisite to going into the mountains.

Thanks again, see you all tomorrow.
 
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