Launch of www.avalanche1.com

[snowww1]

Updated web site featuring snowmobile specific avalanche classes.

Classes are effective, proven and affordable.​

Learn: How to avoid the most common mistakes, what equipment works best, human factors involved in avalanche accidents, how to rescue effectively, evaluate terrain, avoid terrain traps, analyze stability and increase your skills in the mountains.

Classes available in CO, WY, IA, MN, WI, SD, ND, NE.​

Instructor: Mike Duffy
14 years avalanche instructing experience.Taught from a snowmobiler's perspective.

www.avalanche1.com​

 

[TEC800]

Awesome! Thanks Mike. I'll be seein' ya again this year for a refresher.
here's a link to the site
www.avalanche1.com

 

[smoking_powerstroke]

You should have a couple more classes in ND. I have been looking for a class and the one in Fargo I will be out of town for work.

 

[06 RMK 900]

I will be at the class in fargo. Also sent you a PM about a class in Bismarck.

 

[smoking_powerstroke]

I will be at the class in fargo. Also sent you a PM about a class in Bismarck.

Having a class in Bismarck would be awesome

 

[snowww1]

Having a class in Devils Lake, ND November 30th. Working on a class in Bismarck for sometime after the New Year. Once I finalize the details, I will post the info. Thanks for the interest. Mike Duffy

 

[Caveman]

Keep up the good work Mike.Cave

 

[907to406]

You should do a class in Montana

 

[REV4ARUSH]

Cool site Mike. I was at your class in Minneapolis and was very impressed. I plan on a refresher this year in SD.

 

[KSH]

ttt

 

[snowww1]

Working on classes in Bismarck and Montana. I'll keep you posted.

New classes added to www.avalanche1.com schedule page.​

Yankton, SD November 19
Grand Island, NE November 21
Devils Lake, ND November 30
St. Cloud, MN December 14
Delano, MN December 16

Sign up information and class details on the website. Any questions, please send me an email. Thanks, Mike Duffy

 

[snowww1]

Upcoming classes

November 12 Madison, WI
November 13 Green Bay, WI
November 14 Green Bay, WI
November 15 Waterloo, IA
November 18 Omaha, NE
November 19 Yankton, SD
November 20 Sioux Falls, SD

All class info available at: www.avalanche1.com

 

[Rob1334]

Hope Casey forwarded the correct info, will see you at Fargo.....

 

[snowww1]

I'll see you in Fargo. I'll check with Umotors to see if everything is set for you guys. Mike

 

[snowww1]

Waterloo, Iowa on November 15th has been canceled, due to lack of sign ups. Hopefully wil have a class in Iowa later in the winter. Mike

 

[zr600]

I have taken this class twice and it is well worth it.

 

[the fix-it guy]

everybody is too busy harvesting in iowa, the thought of snow scares most farmers right now with this late harvest.

 

[snowww1]

Class review by American Snowmobiler. Mark Boncher, senior editor at American Snowmobiler magazine attended the class in Madison, WI. His review can be seen at www.amsnow.com. Go to the blog section to get the full story and photos. Thanks to Engelharts for hosting the class. Mike

 

[newmy1]

Mike. Great referesher on 11/18 in Omaha. Keep up the great work!

 

[snowww1]

Here's what's coming up in Minnesota Dec 14-18, 2009

Four Hour Avalanche Class
Specifically for snowmobilers

Classes are effective, proven and affordable.

Learn: How to avoid the most common mistakes, what equipment works best, human factors involved in avalanche accidents, how to rescue effectively, evaluate terrain, avoid terrain traps, analyze stability and increase your skills in the mountains.


Cost $45 Must sign up in advance. Discount on avalanche gear for participants.

Take the class with those you ride with.
St. Cloud

Date: December 14, 2009, Monday
Location: Motors n More 1601 Riverside Ave South Sartell, MN 56377
www.motors-n-more.com

Time: Monday 6-10pm

Cost $45 Must sign up in advance. Discount on avalanche gear for participants.

To sign up: Email Jeff Ward: jjjtward@gmail.com or call 320-257-0500


Hope, MN
Date: December 15, 2009, Tuesday
Location: Steele County Snowmobile Trail Assn. 9028 SW 37th Ave Hope, MN 56046. 3 miles south of Owatonna, MN just off 35W. North end of old COOP gas station across from Hope Creamery.


Time: Tuesday 6-10pm

Cost $45 Must sign up in advance. Discount on avalanche gear for participants.


To sign up: Call Jim Fiebiger and ask to sign up with the receptionist507-583-6688


Delano
Date: December 16, 2009, Wednesday
Location: Delano Sports Center 820 Babcock Blvd W (Hwy 12) Delano, MN 55328 www.bikershop.com

Time: Wednesday 6-10pm

Cost $45 Must sign up in advance. Discount on avalanche gear for participants.


To sign up: Email greg@bikershop.com or call Greg Nagle 763-972-2677

New York Mills

Date: December 18, 2009, Friday
Location: 36433 State Hwy 106 New York Mills, MN 56567. Lok for the white Polaris RMK out front.

Time: Friday 6-10pm

Cost $45 Must sign up in advance. Discount on avalanche gear for participants.


To sign up: Email Dave Rogers: drogers@lakesplus.com or call 218-640-1449

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 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.