Avalanche course

[togwotee9]

This is a must class for everyone. One sugestion is to get people from surrounding areas informed as well. We get people from CO, NE and all over. This is worth the time and doesn't cost that much especially when needed. Spread the word guys. Mike puts on a great class.

I registered last night. Coming for Omaha, trying to get a few other to head out for the class, then ride the weekend.

 

[dcturbo]

I registered last night. Coming for Omaha, trying to get a few other to head out for the class, then ride the weekend.

Great idea.. Lets get a ride in too!!

 

[sledhead692000]

Just went to the avalanche training course by Mike duffy out here in minnesota earlier this week. It was a very informative course and it opened my eyes to alot of things. I would recommend taking it if you have the chance. That guy must put on some serious miles on the road!

 

[togwotee9]

Great idea.. Lets get a ride in too!!

Lets ride

I'm in laramie now, rode today. found good snow We'll be around till Sunday afternoon

 

[flatlander_99]

i just took mike's class in sioux falls & i HIGHLY recommend it to everyone. i learned way more than i ever thought.
great job mike!

 

[FIII_Mtn]

Sent ya an e-mail dcturbo- two more for the class.

 

[Crazy 8]

emailed Mike...two of us coming. Thanks.

 

[dcturbo]

Thanks everyone, we are getting some sign ups and it's looking good..
Was glad to see that powderpunk was ok after his encounter last week
Lets keep spreading the news and get a fullhouse for Mike!! Thanks again David..
PS rumors of 3-4 feet of new snow as of tonight,, So I will have to go check it out for myself in the morning

 

[dcturbo]

Well the rumor was true.. there was about 3ft of new snow down south
We had 3 turbos and it still took us 45 min. to get to the top!!!
Alright lets get back to the topic at hand. I have been getting some people registering at my e-mail and I have got you down. Remember we need you all to register in advance and you can pay at the door!! $40.00 per person.. Thanks to eveyone for keeping the thread going! and also for the reps
Now for the bad news.. I will be in Hawaii until the 2nd of Jan. so I will try to get back to emails as I can.. I hope the snow hits hard so when I come back it's full on!! Cheers all and Aloha David

 

[gonehuntnpowder]

Couple of the guys I ride with got into a slide south of Silver Lake yesterday.
Snow is very unstable in the Range right now. I have never seen this hill slide. Best to know, we will be there.

 

[togwotee9]

Thought we should keep this thread on the front page with all the avys out there

 

[h-d2]

Just emailed Mike, 4 of us are signed up.

 

[dcturbo]

thanks boys on keeping the thread going.. No avalanches here in Maui! just sunburns.. I think the class is going to be pretty big in attendance. Can somebody smarter than me tape and post this thread in the Colorado thread?.. I would greatly appreciate it.. How is the snow?

 

[snowcross338]

thanks boys on keeping the thread going.. No avalanches here in Maui! just sunburns.. I think the class is going to be pretty big in attendance. Can somebody smarter than me tape and post this thread in the Colorado thread?.. I would greatly appreciate it.. How is the snow?

When are you coming back? We need to get together and ride! Must be rough spending christmas in Maui! Have a good trip buddy talk to ya soon. tt for ya

 

[togwotee9]

ttt

 

[safesnowrider]

When is this?

 

[togwotee9]

Jan 8 6:00 Ramada Inn

 

[togwotee9]

Four Hour Avalanche Class
Specifically for snowmobilers

Avalanche class coming to Laramie!

Classes are effective, proven 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 $40 Must sign up in advance

Take the class with those you ride with.

Date: January 8, 2008
Location: Ramada Laramie, Snowy Range Room 2313 Soldier Springs Rd Laramie, WY 82070
Jct 287 & I-80. 307-742-6611
Time: Thursday 6pm-10pm.
To sign up: Email Mike Duffy: duffyww1@aol.com or call 970-390-9433
Or David Chadderdon 307-259-0455, donsmobilecarpet@hotmail.com

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. Mountain Snowmobiler for 20 years. Member American Avalanche Association.
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
-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.

Here's all the info

 

[snowww1]

Class update: Class is sold out. I am checking on room size, we may be able to get a couple more in. Already have a waiting list. Mike