Avalanche class schedule MN-Mike Duffy Avalanche1

Four Hour Avalanche Classes
Specifically for snowmobilers​

Avalanche classes coming to your area.

Classes are effective, proven and affordable.




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.
What students have to say about the class:
Great class! Mike is a solid instructor and teaches it from a sledder's point of view. DON'T MISS THIS even if you think you are knowledgeable and prepared. Switchback
Best $45 I have ever spent! Great job Mike!!! Flatlander_99


[Minnesota:
December 2 Sauk Centre
location: Centre Sports 43164 Co Rd 112 North Hwy 71 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 877-246-7898
Time: 6:00-10:00pm Thursday.
Sign up: Call Mark 320-351-7669
mark@centre-sports.com
December 3 Stillwater
location: Century Power Sports 5920 Memorial Ave N Stillwater, MN 55082 (Hwy 36 & Hwy 5)
Time: 6:00-10:00pm Friday.
Sign up: peggy@centurypower.com
December 16 Amboy (near Mankato)
location: Amboy Snowbirds clubhouse across street from Trail Side Sports 217 E. Main Amboy, MN 56010. www.trailsidesports.net
Time: 6:00-10:00pm Thursday.
Sign up: Bruce 507-674-3667 or email: info@trailsidesports.net
December 17 Delano
location: Delano Sports Center 820 Babcock W (Hwy 12) Delano, MN 55328
Time:6:00pm-10:00pm Friday
Sign up: Greg Nagle 763-972-2677 greg@bikershop.com

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North Dakota:
November 29 Fargo
location: UMotors 3525 38th St SW Fargo, ND 58104 1-877-232-5003
Time: 6-10pm Monday
Sign up: Call Jill 701-232-5000 or jill@umotorsinc.com


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:​

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