Avalanche classes: Laramie, Aurora, CO; Sidney, NE. Mike Duffy

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Four Hour Avalanche Classes
Specifically for snowmobilers


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, analyze stability, survive the night out and increase your skills in the mountains.

All participants
receive a discount on avalanche gear.



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, graduate of National Avalanche School, National Academy of Winter Guiding, AVPRO. Mountain Snowmobiler for 20 years. Member American Avalanche Association. Trained by BCA, Snowpulse, and Ortovox.

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.

Upcoming classes:
Colorado:
January 12 Aurora
location: Murphy Creek Clubhouse 23801 E. Florida Ave Aurora, CO 80018
Time: Wednesday 6pm-10pm.
Cost: $40
Sign up: Call Mike 970-390-9433 or email: duffyww1@aol.com

Nebraska:
Janaury 27 Sidney
location: Cabela’s 115 Cabela Dr Sidney, NE 69160
Time: 6:00-10:00pm Thursday.
Cost: $45
Sign up: email Lacey: laceybarnhart@cabelas.com or call 308-249-6383

Wyoming:
Janaury 6 Laramie
location: Holiday Inn 204 30th St Laramie, WY 82070 307-721-9000
Time: 6:00-10:00pm Thursday.
Cost: $40
Sign up: dhutch@wyoming.com or http://www.srscwy.com/AvyClassJan0611.htm



Take the class with your riding partners.

On the snow rescue classes in CO, WY, MN and WI​

(starting in December. Prerequisite is 4 hour avalanche awareness, avoidance and rescue class).
Details will be posted on:

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

 

[WyoRMK]

For anyone interested in the field session Jan 7th in the Snowys, We have had 3 spots open up. 2 in the am session and 1 in the pm.

See http://www.srscwy.com for more details.

 

[snowww1]

Still room available in Thursday night class in Laramie. Mike

 

[snowww1]

Class update:

Sidney is filling fast, still some spots available.

I am scheduling another on the snow rescue class in the Snowy Range in February or early March. I'll keep you posted.

Four Hour Avalanche Classes
Specifically for snowmobilers
​

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, analyze stability, survive the night out and increase your skills in the mountains.

All participants
receive a discount on avalanche gear.



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, graduate of National Avalanche School, National Academy of Winter Guiding, AVPRO. Mountain Snowmobiler for 20 years. Member American Avalanche Association. Trained by BCA, Snowpulse, and Ortovox.

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.

Upcoming classes:

Nebraska:
Janaury 27 Sidney
location: Cabela’s 115 Cabela Dr Sidney, NE 69160
Time: 6:00-10:00pm Thursday.
Cost: $45
Sign up: email Lacey: laceybarnhart@cabelas.com or call 308-249-6383




Take the class with your riding partners.

Avalanche1.com​

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