Avalanche class in Minneapolis

Four Hour Avalanche Awareness, Avoidance and Rescue Class


Classes are effective, proven and affordable.

Learn: How to avoid the most common mistakes, what equipment works best, human factors involved in avalanche accidents, how to rescue effectively, increase your chances of surviving an avalanche, evaluate terrain, avoid terrain traps, recognize trigger points, analyze stability and increase your survival skills in the mountains.

All participants receive a discount on avalanche gear.

Instructor: Mike Duffy. Level I & II Avalanche instructor Colorado Mountain College, rescue/avalanche team leader/avalanche mission coordinator Vail Mountain Rescue Group. instructor Silverton Avalanche School. Graduate of National Avalanche School, National Academy of Winter Guiding, AVPRO. Backcountry Skier for 20 years. Member American Avalanche Association. Trained by ABS, BCA, Snowpulse and Ortovox.

16 years avalanche instructing experience.

Learn the skills to save yourself and others.

Date: Tuesday January 15, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Midwest Mountaineering
309 Cedar Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN
Cost: $49
Sign up: Call 612-339-3433

www.midwestmtn.com