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This is a fundraiser for the UtahAvalancheCenter. All proceeds from the 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. A Wednesday evening classroom session is followed by field instruction near the Noblett’s Trailhead in the western Uinta Mountains. Instructors include UtahAvalancheCenter 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.
Evening classroom instruction- Weather, snowpack, terrain, rescue and human factors involved in avalanche accidents.
Saturday Feb. 27th- 9:30 am-5:00 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 TowerMountain 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.
4:30-5:00 Wrap up and review.
Cost-
$200.00 per person (includes lunch)
Must have-
Avalanche beacon, shovel and probe… and of course, a sled.