TR: Avy 2 class - The Canyons

Wow, what a great class. Came away with a new way to look at stuff.
Jake Hutchinson, Tom Kimbrough, Rick Wyatt, and Rod Newcomb and the AAI are top notch. Highlights for me were the strength->energy-> Structure model, extended column test, fracture propagation test, lemons/structure, near surface facets, and forecasting deep slabs over facets.

Jake at work:
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fracture propagation test:

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was this today? if it was, were you in the huge group off the backside of dutches? If yes, myself and soul_skier skinned by your guys.

On a side note, off the top of big mac an avy class left a snow pit about 10m wide completely uncovered...i almost broke my neck skiing into it.

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Originally Posted by mc_roon

was this today? if it was, were you in the huge group off the backside of dutches? If yes, myself and soul_skier skinned by your guys.

On a side note, off the top of big mac an avy class left a snow pit about 10m wide completely uncovered...i almost broke my neck skiing into it.

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It was this weekend, we went over to square top -> sound of music today.

Where's big mac?

I took Avi 1 in Jan. with these guys. I agree; all are top notch. Jake is a REALLY good dude who heads up the ski patrol here. I always try to convince him to log on here.
M., I'm surprised I didn't run into you guys. Today, I took the wife and kids up to the ridge and down Dutches. My 8 year old thought that he was really cool when wearing a beacon. Of course, I sent him 1st.
Snow up there was nice, today.
I hope to see you guys around during the next few weeks. I'm up on the 9s just about everyday, and spend a lot of time on the 9s/Square shoulder, Dutches and Easter. Drop by for a beer anytime.