AVALANCHE AWARENESS COURSE @ SVM

459 South St,Milford NH 03055

20 November, 2021

Description

Souhegan Valley Motorsports will be hosting again Mike Duffy from Avalanche1 to bring awareness to Avalanche Safety in the backcountry. Mike Duffy From Avalanche1 returns to New Hampshire! We are working on acquiring some more equipment to do some hands-on training with Mike this time around. So if possible please remember to bring your Transceivers with you as we are looking to do some drills or work with those. If possible bring your bag and setup and we can go over placement of your gear in the pack and what you have in your pack as well as work on the steps of working with your group. This will be 2 part, Mikes presentation on the signs and awareness to refresh everyone's memory on the basics and we will move to some hands on training with transceivers. "In the last eleven years I have been involved with/initiated programs that lead to the annual number of U.S. snowmobile avalanche fatalities dropping by 50%. To do this we had to educate a large number of riders in a short period of time. Awareness classes in dealerships were a crucial part of reducing the number of fatalities. Most of the mistakes that are leading to fatalities are basic mistakes that can be addressed in a dealership class like yours. It's proven to work, my classes address the current problems and go well beyond awareness. Students will learn things in a dealership setting that they will not learn in some level I classes. It's all determined by the quality and experience of the instructor. " -Mike Duffy Below is an outline from MAP (Motorized Avalanche Professionals) MAP is a collective of the best motorized avalanche instructors, schools and training programs in the United States. We are comprised of the most experienced professionals in the industry and our instructors and programs exceed the standards and outcomes of the American Avalanche Association.   MAP represents the highest quality of motorized avalanche instruction available for recreationalists and professionals.   Members are united through their depth of experience, commitment to safety, educational excellence and the ongoing development of best practice.   With the most experience, highest level of training and highest standards for motorized instructors in the U.S. MAP looks to take the guesswork out of navigating the diversity of training options available in the field of motorized avalanche instruction.  Committed to: -Upholding the highest standards for professional motorized avalanche instructors. -Exclusively utilizing lead instructors with extensive professional and hands-on experience. -Meeting or exceed all A3 Guidelines. -Continued instructor and course leader education. -Providing our students the safest, most appropriate and thorough training possible. -Operating with all necessary permits, permissions and insurance. -Developing and adopting a core motorized curriculum and a sharing of tools and techniques. -Customizing courses for the terrain, avalanche climate and ability of the students. -Upholding the highest qualifications for MAP course leaders/lead instructors (10 yr. min teaching experience) -Facilitating curriculum based on current research and best practice. -Providing the best experience and exceeding student expectations. -Utilizing Instructors with the highest levels of training and formal education. -Motorized instructor standards that are equal to or greater than non-motorized standards. -The belief that quality instruction and curriculum are paramount to a safe and successful, motorized   avalanche education program. -Advocating for these commitments, setting a bar of excellence and bringing a unified voice and message to the American Avalanche Association. We are not: -In the belief that any instruction is better than no instruction. Our bar is the highest standard. -In the belief that standards should be lower for motorized instructors. Our goal is instructor and educational excellence. -In the business of making money from certifying instructors and charging fees to instructors. -Selling presentations for instructors to use. -In the practice of teaching in low depth snow or in areas without an avalanche climate. Members: Teach throughout the western U.S. Avalanche1: www.Avalanche1.com. American Avalanche Institute. www.americanavalancheinstitute.com Silverton Avalanche School. www.avyschool.com Backcountry Institute: www.backcountryinstitute.com Six Points Avalanche Education. www.avalancheclass.com