Avy info links....please add yours here.

[dragonblue]

Thanks for the links and book suggestions. I'm definitely going to check out fsavalanche.com in addition to looking for an in-person class somewhere here in Washington (or Oregon).

 

[jokerman]

avalanche course

Need some help trying to get in touch with mike duffy,does anyone have an email adress or phone#.....thanks for your help

 

[CatWoman]

His user name on here is: snowww1

Should be able to PM, or send email through that. His website.

 

[Funoutfitters.com]

Very good idea for a post! Thanks guys...

Josh Zieske

 

[CatWoman]

Found this link from mit9750 on BCA beacon park......we have one in the Flathead......good to see a video with instructions on this!

Video on using beacon park for training.

 

[CatWoman]

backcountryislife posted this elsewhere...he gets credit for the link.

Decision Making of Winter Backcountry Recreationists in Avalanche Terrain

 

[backcountryislife]

It's from a guy who is doing his PhD on the subject, I doubt that a ton of sledders are seeing it on TGR & I figure the more info there is out there to help all of us the better.

It's questions didn't fit our situation completely, but other riders' way of riding may fit into this survey better.

Give it a few minutes!

 

[akwisner]

Alaska Avalanche Bulletins, information, and snowmachine specific avalanche courses:
Alaska Avalanche Information Center
www.alaskasnow.org

Also, we will be hosting a snowmachine specific level 1 course this weekend in Valdez, taught to the nationally recognized AIARE standard. The class will be Feb 05, 06, and 07.

Be Safe out there.

 

[zacs]

Thanks CatWoman for maintaining these threads and all your efforts as moderator! Much appreciated!


For short articles related to backcountry snowmobiling and avalanche safety check out our website.
zacstracs.com

Over the past 10 years Zac's Tracs has partnered with the Canadian Avalanche Centre and the Alberta Snowmobile Association to pass along the message avalanche awareness to thousands of snowmobilers and youth throughout Western Canada and the northern US.

Archived articles can be accessed by CLICKING HERE.

If you like what you see...sign up to receive these free newsletters.

 

[wyodragon]

Western Wyoming Av Info

http://www.jhavalanche.org/ Here you will find current conditions,snow depths,weather,snow summaries,pictures of avalanches, Just about anything avalanche related in western Wyoming

 

[CatWoman]

http://www.facewest.co.uk/Transceiver-Review-2010.html

This is a link (thanks to TIM) for 2010 transceiver reviews. Good write ups, and video.

 

[Goinboardin]

A well thought out beacon test/study

I found this rather interesting for comparing beacons. Shows the new technology is absolutely worth it.
http://www.avalanche.ca/cac/gear/reviews/Transceiver-test.pdf

 

[PencilDC]

Another good site for BC is www.avalanche.ca

Pencil DC

 

[Motoman]

This is the link that we use to check the conditions for our area.

http://utahavalanchecenter.org/advisory/logan

 

[MVR]

Here is a link to the North American Avalanche Danger Scale (PDF)
Everyone should have this stuff in their head. With this info we can better use our avalanche forecasts...

http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/docs/v-g/pm-mp/visit/~/media/docs/v-g/pm-mp/visit/Danger%20Scale%20-%20English.ashx

 

[snowmoherb]

Avalanche Level 1 Classes

List of Avalanche Level 1 Classes by state:

http://aiare.info/providers_list.php?criteria=&sort=cntct_ADDRESS|~primary::State

 

[Magpiedungan]

New Avy Course Just for Snowmobilers

Most avalanche courses are geared towards skiers, but this one is different. It's exciting to see a curriculum that caters to the snowmobile community.

You can check it out at http://level1dec911snowmobile.eventbrite.com/

or read more about the Silverton Avalanche School at avyschool.com

There are two courses this winter (2011-2012): December 9-11 or January 20-22

 

[polaris dude]

So, for my speech that I'm giving on avalanche awareness I might need to interview someone via emails/pms? Any takers?!?

 

[zacs]

So, for my speech that I'm giving on avalanche awareness I might need to interview someone via emails/pms? Any takers?!?

We are snowmobilers from western Canada and have been been teaching avy classes for the past 12 years. You can find info on our website www.zacstracs.com
Some of our articles have been recently posted to: http://www.snoriderswest.com/snowtracs

You are also welcome to email for more info. lori@zacstracs.com

Good luck with the presentation!!

 

[liebherrcraneguy]

Avy classes2012 schedule USA

http://www.avalanche1.com/class-schedule

A lot of Midwestern dates on the schedule.