Upcoming avalanche classes by Mike Duffy in Dakotas.

[snowww1]

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.​

Upcoming classes:
North Dakota:
January 16 Bismarck
location: Best Western Seven Seas Hotel and Waterpark. 2611 Old Red Trail Mandan, ND
Exec 1 meeting room on 2nd floor.
Time: Monday 6pm-10pm.
Cost: $49 cash or check at time of class.
Sign up: Email: duffyww1@aol.com or call 970-390-9433

South Dakota:
January 18 Groton
location: Olive Grove Golf Course 700 East 5th Ave. Groton, SD 57445
Time: Wednesday 6pm-10pm.
Cost: $49 cash or check at time of class.
Sign up: Call Ron 605-380-41231 or email: rbelden@nvc.net



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, 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​

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

 

[snowww1]

Working on a class for Devil's Lake, ND on January 17th. Will post info as soon as I get a meeting room. Mike Duffy

 

[snowww1]

Devils Lake is a go for January 17th at Spirit Lake Casino. 7 miles south of Devils Lake on Hwy 57.

Date: January 17th Tuesday
Time: 7pm-10:30pm
Cost: $49
Sign Up: Call Darlene: 701-230-3843 or email: gilliganshop@yahoo.com

Can also sign up: duffyww1@aol.com

 

[sled.man]

good classes

These classes are very good for every snowmobiler in North Dakota. The info will last a lifetime. If you ride in any terrain over 25 degree steepness you have traveled in avy terrain. add in weakened snow in massive quantity and the danger level increases dramatically. many from Norht Dakota have been killed in avalanches when in the mountains.
Mick

 

[live2rideyamaha]

avy class

My buddies and I went to this class last night in Remsen IA. it will change your whole way of thinkning about sledding. I think everyone should go through the class. your never 100% safe on a sled but use the tools that are there!!!!

 

[Goose Man]

Avalanche Class in Iowa - a big success

Had a class last night with Mike in Remsen, IA. About 50 snowmobilers showed up and Mike put on a great presentation. The class is geared toward snowmobilers and has some great information that you probably wouldn't get in a ski/snowboard or avalanche science oriented class.

I took two friends who were only mildly interested because they didn't think it really applied to them and their type of riding. They were really impressed and have much more respect for the danger of the backcountry than they did before the class. And now they are much better prepared. With plans to head to the Snowies (first trip) and Steamboat again this year I'm feeling better prepared.

At $49.00 it is a great bargain. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity to attend.