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2010/2011 Classes In Iowa

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2010/2011 Avalanche Classes In Iowa

Storm Lake, November 21, 2010. Noon-4pm. King's Point. I will post all the info early next week. It is posted on the schedule page at www.avalanche1.com


Thanks for the interest. Mike Duffy
 
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Classes being held in IOWA

Started this stickey, so we can put anything to do with snowmobile classes. I will put some of the ones we have in the forum from past. Once we get some new ones for the upcoming season, I will delete the old ones. Please put all classes/info in here, so it is easyer for people to find.
 

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Upcoming Classes In Iowa

Lets keep this to the Iowa forum. If anyone knows of any planned or are hearing rumblings of any, please keep us informed here. If anyone needs any help on this, let me know. :face-icon-small-hap
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Storm Lake, November 21, 2010. Noon-4pm. King's Point. I will post all the info early next week. It is posted on the schedule page at www.avalanche1.com


Thanks for the interest. Mike Duffy

Buddy and I are going. Click on the link, it will tell you all about it, and what other classes that are going to happen. Everyone, check it out!!!
 
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Avalanche class in Iowa November 21,2010

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.
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


Schedule Fall 2010:



Iowa:
November 21 Storm Lake
location: King’s Pointe 1520 E. Lake Shore Dr Storm Lake 50588
Time: 12-4pm Sunday
Sign up: Brent 712-749-0132 or duffyww1@aol.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:​
Avalanche1.com




If you want a class in your area, please contact:

Mike Duffy 970-390-9433 Eagle, Colorado
Email: duffyww1@aol.com
 
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There's quite a few serious mountain riders in Iowa that I've had the pleasure of riding with in Colorado. The guys can ride! Mike Duffy
 
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Still spots available for the Omaha class on November 20th and the Storm Lake class on November 21st. Email: duffyww1@aol.com to sign up.
 
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About 10 spots open in both classes. Calls are coming in fast with only a few days left to sign up. Please email me if interested. duffyww1@aol.com
970-390-9433
 
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