Post all upcoming classes for the upcoming season. Will be here before we know.
2011/2012 Classes In Iowa
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Avalanche1
Went to this last year and had a great time. This class could easily be a 2-day class. I recommend everyone to go to one of his classes. Mike does an excellent job. Will contact Mike and see if he has anything planned for Iowa or surrounding states.
http://www.avalanche1.com/class-schedule
Went to this last year and had a great time. This class could easily be a 2-day class. I recommend everyone to go to one of his classes. Mike does an excellent job. Will contact Mike and see if he has anything planned for Iowa or surrounding states.
http://www.avalanche1.com/class-schedule
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Just sent Mike an email. Will post when I hear back from him. If anyone has any other classes, please post. Thanks:becky:
Here we go:
Iowa:
January 11, 2012 Remsen 6:00pm-10:00pm Wednesday
Sign up: Jim 712-448-2567 mjmanure@evertek.com
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Avalanche1.com
Avalanche education for mountain riders.
Four Hour Avalanche Classes
Specifically for snowmobilers
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.
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.
Upcoming classes:
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January 1, 2012 Remsen 6:00pm-10:00pm Wednesday
Sign up: Jim 712-448-2567 mjmanure@evertek.com
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Mike Duffy 970-390-9433 Eagle, Colorado
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Here we go:
Iowa:
January 11, 2012 Remsen 6:00pm-10:00pm Wednesday
Sign up: Jim 712-448-2567 mjmanure@evertek.com
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Avalanche1.com
Avalanche education for mountain riders.
Four Hour Avalanche Classes
Specifically for snowmobilers
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.
Upcoming classes:
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January 1, 2012 Remsen 6:00pm-10:00pm Wednesday
Sign up: Jim 712-448-2567 mjmanure@evertek.com
Take the class with your riding partners.
On the snow rescue classes in CO, WY, MN and MI (starting in December. Prerequisite is 4 hour avalanche awareness, avoidance and rescue class).
Details will be posted on:
Avalanche1.com
Our goal is to reduce avalanche accidents among snowmobilers and to save lives.
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Sixteen years avalanche education teaching experience.
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Mike Duffy 970-390-9433 Eagle, Colorado
Email: duffyww1@aol.com[FONT=@Arial Unicode MS][/FONT]
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Bump:becky:
Check this out!!!!! Classes added for SD. and ND. This is a great class to go to. I went last year and would go again.
Anyone know of any other classes being held, please post:horn:
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Avalanche class in Remsen, Iowa January 11, 2012
Four Hour Avalanche Classes
Specifically for snowmobilers.
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.
Upcoming classes:
Iowa
January 11 Remsen
location: Golden Pheasant Restaurant 44028 Hwy 3 Remsen, IA 51050
Time: Wednesday 6:30pm-10:30pm.
Cost: $49 cash or check at time of class.
Sign up: Call Jim 712-448-2567 or email: mjmanure@evertek.net
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, and AVPRO. Mountain Snowmobiler for 20 years. Provided avalanche education for Arctic Cat, Polaris and Ski-Doo. Member American Avalanche Association. Trained by ABS, 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/trigger points/escape routes/islands of safety.
-Preparing for your trip.
-What to do if lost or injured.
-Stability tests.
-Scenarios.
If you want a class in your area, please contact:
Mike Duffy 970-390-9433 Eagle, Colorado
Email: duffyww1@aol.com
Avalanche1.com
Avalanche education for mountain riders.
Four Hour Avalanche Classes
Specifically for snowmobilers.
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.
receive a discount on avalanche gear.
Upcoming classes:
Iowa
January 11 Remsen
location: Golden Pheasant Restaurant 44028 Hwy 3 Remsen, IA 51050
Time: Wednesday 6:30pm-10:30pm.
Cost: $49 cash or check at time of class.
Sign up: Call Jim 712-448-2567 or email: mjmanure@evertek.net
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, and AVPRO. Mountain Snowmobiler for 20 years. Provided avalanche education for Arctic Cat, Polaris and Ski-Doo. Member American Avalanche Association. Trained by ABS, 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/trigger points/escape routes/islands of safety.
-Preparing for your trip.
-What to do if lost or injured.
-Stability tests.
-Scenarios.
On the snow avalanche rescue classes in CO, WY, MN and MI. Prerequisite is 4 hour avalanche awareness, avoidance and rescue class.
Details will be posted on:
Avalanche1.com
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
Thanks for sharing:thumb:
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Would really like to thank Mit and Jim Skinner and the Powder Players Snowmobile Club for putting on such a great class. Excellent turnout due to Mit and Jim's work. Fun traveling to Remsen to teach the class and meet all of you. Thanks again for hosting the class. Mike Duffy
