Billings Avalanche class November 12, 2010

[snowww1]

I have had a few guys express interest in an avalanche class in Billings on November 12, 2010 6pm-10pm (Friday night). Wondering how many people would be interested? Please reply on this post and we'll try to make it happen.

Four Hour Avalanche Classes
Specifically for snowmobilers​

Avalanche classes coming to your area.​

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 $49. 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.

I may be contacted at duffyww1@aol.com

www.avalanche1.com​

 

[BigAir]

Wish it was going to be in Bozeman (closer to home), but I would definitely try to make it down. Can always use an excuse to party in Billings.

 

[garym]

course

I will be there will several friends in tow. Come on guys great chance to learn some new skills or hone the old skills.

Gary

 

[mikew5945]

Can you do Bozeman?? It is over an hour less driving.

 

[MT rydn]

where in Billlings would you have the course?

 

[sevenhundo]

Im interestd im from northern mt but its worth the trip down to get some good tips write me a pm if you would thanks I could probably bring a few poeple down with me

 

[snowww1]

I'm traveling from Gillette, WY so Bozeman is farther. Working on location after we see what the interest is. Will make a decision around the 20th of October. Thanks for the interest, Mike

 

[MT rydn]

have Billings contacts for good locations if you are interested

 

[snowww1]

Please pm me with locations. Thanks, Mike

 

[MT rydn]

Billings course

pm sent

 

[Chewy22]

I'd definitely attend. Might talk a buddy or two into coming to town for it as well. Keep us posted.

Thanks

 

[Flatlander78]

Sign me up. Where do I send the registration fee.

 

[pgilchri]

I might be interested, depending on that pesky work schedule.

 

[snowww1]

Class is a go for November 12th.​

Time: 6pm-10pm

Location: Best Western Kelly Inn & Suites
4915 Southgate Dr
Billings, MT 59101
www.bwbillings.com

To sign up: Email Mike Duffy. duffyww1@aol.com

 

[rkbrkr]

very interested but the 12th doesn't work for me or several of my partner's would you consider doing a second class?

 

[snowww1]

Sorry, that's a long haul from Colorado and at this time I will not be able to schedule another class. Mike

 

[snowww1]

Still spots available in the class. Email: duffyww1@aol.com to sign up.

 

[snowww1]

Billings is Friday night. Still spots. Mike