Avalanche Essentials and Riding Skills Workshop Info and Schedule.

[avyhunter]

HELP US SAVE LIVES
This is a fundraiser for the Utah Avalanche Center.
All proceeds from this event go towards avalanche outreach and education
geared specifically for snowmobilers.

What-
Essential Avy and Riding Skills Workshop. A practical, hands on
avalanche and advanced riding skills clinic for snowmobilers. Wednesday
evening classroom session is followed by field instruction near the
Noblett's Trailhead in the western Uinta Mountains. Instructors include
Utah Avalanche Center forecasters along with Dan Gardiner, Phatty and
the Boondockers crew. The seminar is limited to 24 people, allowing a 4:1
instructor to participant ratio.

When and Where-
Wednesday Jan. 5th - 6:00-9:00 pm- 1061 E. Murray
Holladay Rd., Holladay, Utah (Hidden Lake Condominium Clubhouse) Evening
classroom instruction- Weather, snowpack, terrain, rescue and human
factors involved in avalanche accidents.

Saturday Jan. 8th- 9:30 am-5:30 pm Meet at Noblett's Trailhead.

9:30-11:00- Beacon Orientation- single and multiple burials along with
advanced search, probe and shoveling techniques

11:00-4:30- We'll access terrain surrounding Nobletts, Mill Hollow and
Tower Mountain for snowpit and stability assessment, terrain/safe travel
overview and avalanche danger evaluation. In addition, Dan and Phatty
will provide hands on advanced riding instruction, giving you the skills and
confidence to drop 50 foot cliffs like these guys.

4:30-5:30 Wrap up, review and high fives from your riding partners.

Cost- $200.00 per person (includes lunch)

Must have- Avalanche beacon, shovel and probe... and of course, a sled.

For more info and to register contact- Craig Gordon
craig@utahavalanchecenter.org 801-231-2170

 

[CanyonRat]

Sounds great Craig. I'll definately plan on being there. I was there two years ago for the workshop but was out of town for last year. look forward to seeing you there

Al

 

[Dam Dave]

I would love to attend something like this, but why cant you schdule it on consective days?

this schedule will restrict attendees to locals only as it would require me to pay for multiple nights in a motel and take several days off work

why can’t you have a Friday night class and then a Saturday clinic???

 

[ACG]

Awesome!

I fowarded this to all my buddies. I went last year and it was awesome, plan to go again this year.

 

[BossRev]

Very worth while experience... The mock rescues are the real eye opener.
You can never get enough practice with your beacon, probe and shovel.

Make sure to not come alone, bring your riding buddies to the class.
the information knowledge and experience they gain will save your life.

 

[BossRev]

here is something Phatty said in the past and I believe it to be true.

"there is practicing with your beacons... and then their is real life training with the beacons. Full on sprinting at 10,000 feet up a 35 degree slope looking at your beacon while holding a shovel and probe will wear you out. Then shoveling a 6 foot hole is just killer. Practice the actually rescue instead of just finding your beacon in the field... BIG DIFFERENCE..."

 

[wjl]

here is something Phatty said in the past and I believe it to be true.

"there is practicing with your beacons... and then their is real life training with the beacons. Full on sprinting at 10,000 feet up a 35 degree slope looking at your beacon while holding a shovel and probe will wear you out. Then shoveling a 6 foot hole is just killer. Practice the actually rescue instead of just finding your beacon in the field... BIG DIFFERENCE..."

You forgot the freaking out, hyperventilating, how much time has gone by, did I mention freaking out because of a possible friend being buried in concrete that is actually snow.

 

[BossRev]

You forgot the freaking out, hyperventilating, how much time has gone by, did I mention freaking out because of a possible friend being buried in concrete that is actually snow.

lol true.

The more you properly train for the situation the calmer you will be. Freakin out
only adds to the confusion.

like they always say, "cool head will always prevail."

In order to take control of the situation you must first take control of the group you are with and make sure everyone is on the same page and working together.

 

[harrysmith500]

This sounds like a priceless experience.

 

[harrysmith500]

Do the riders have to be skilled or can beginner riders access the terrain where the field work will be done?

I have a buddy, his second year riding, on a 2009 RMK.

He's just figuring out boondocking this year.

 

[Dartos]

I participated in this when they did it a couple of seasons ago. Learned a lot and the experiance on the mountain cannot be taught in the classroom.

Worth every dime of $200!!!

 

[BossRev]

Do the riders have to be skilled or can beginner riders access the terrain where the field work will be done?

I have a buddy, his second year riding, on a 2009 RMK.

He's just figuring out boondocking this year.

Perfect for all level of riders.

 

[RMKED]

So who is going to this this year? I have a spot saved...who else is going?

 

[avyhunter]

There's still a few slots open and we'd be psyched to get y'all on board. What a great New Years resolution... take a class that gives you the skills and confidence to know when you can get in big terrain, that it's good to go, and you come home safely to your family and friends.
Call me at 801-231-2170 or email craig@utahavalanchecenter.org for more details.

 

[ACG]

I just talked to Craig and signed me and my buddy up. I went last year and besides learning tons it was alot of fun.


I agree with bossrev here:

here is something Phatty said in the past and I believe it to be true.

"there is practicing with your beacons... and then their is real life training with the beacons. Full on sprinting at 10,000 feet up a 35 degree slope looking at your beacon while holding a shovel and probe will wear you out. Then shoveling a 6 foot hole is just killer. Practice the actually rescue instead of just finding your beacon in the field... BIG DIFFERENCE..."


It was the most humbling experience/activity I have participated it. Just remember that you only get out what you put into this. Put in 100% and you will get alot of knowledge and experience!

Thanks Craig for putting stuff like this on!

 

[harrysmith500]

I may be back in, I'll know Monday, I hope there is some spots left.

 

[harrysmith500]

Well I'm out, I'm a total hoser. Hopefully next year.

 

[ACG]

Thanks for the Tshirt Boss! It was a pleasant surprise, Nice to meet you too. I'm sure some of my groupwill go out Sunday, you are more than welcome to join us.

 

[RMKED]

Ditto on the thanks for the shirt Boss!
I learned quite a bit in last nights class. Saturday is going to be awesome and an eye opener I'm sure.

 

[girlpowder]

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