Ski-Doo offers free avalanche education classes

Avalanche Safety Training

Intro / Definitions

Learn some of the basic terminology and see examples.

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Transceiver demonstration

Learn how to practice searching before the snow flies.

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Avalanche gear

Review of the safety and avalanche gear all backcountry riders should carry

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Snow pits & stability tests

Learn different snow stability test techniques.

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Persistent weak layers

Learn about the avalanche problem that is responsible for the most fatalities.

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Route finding

Learn to find the safest route in avalanche terrain.

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Riding new terrain

Learn plotting safe routes and identifying potential areas of concern.

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Riding in the backcountry

Learn how to read the terrain cues and understand recent weather.

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Maintaining your transceiver

Learn the basics of maintaining your transceiver and how they work to pick up signals in a rescue scenario.

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Organizing rescue

Learn the steps in coordinating an effective avalanche rescue.

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Avalanche airbags

How they work and how to be more effective deploying.

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Terrain evaluation

Understand what to look for when you're evaluating potential riding areas.

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Avalanche myths

Learn about common mistakes on the snow, so you understand how to help keep you and your crew safe.

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