BRP has been committed to educating riders in the backcountry since 2009. As part of our Responsible Rider program, we are proud to sponsor in-person avalanche education seminars at multiple Ski-Doo dealerships across North America for the 2024-25 snowmobile season. Certified instructor Marshall Dempster (frozenpirate.com) brings 23 years of motorized access experience and training to share with riders of all brands and abilities. See the schedule below for a class near you.
What you will learn
Join an interactive (you get out of your chair) classroom session with demonstrations, Powerpoint and Videos. Emphasis on avalanche transceivers and new rescue techniques.
- Hands-on transceiver use demonstrations - mistakes to avoid
- Avalanche Avoidance
- A daily routine for avalanche terrain
- Advanced avalanche rescue techniques - efficiency
- How to really read avalanche forecasts
- Different types of avalanches
- SnowPack analysis - why it's important
- Terrain analysis - are you in the right spot?
- Route finding and group dynamics
What to bring
- Transceiver
- Shovel
- Probe
- Pack
- And especially your riding partners.
Find an Avalanche Awareness Seminar near you
Alberta
Training Date: October 9, 2024
Location: 54 North Powersports
Hours: 6:30 P.M.
Contact:
Jeremy
jeremy@54northpowersports.ca
(780) 826-5404
Dealer Website: https://www.54northpowersports.ca/
Training Date: October 10, 2024
Location: Rec-Tech Power Products
Hours: 6:30 P.M.
Contact:
Ryan
ryan@rectechpowerproducts.com
(780) 870-5464
Dealer Website: https://www.rectechpowerproducts.com/
Training Date: October 17, 2024
Location: Turple Bros LTD
Hours: 6:30 P.M.
Contact:
Branda
sales@turplebros.ca
(403) 346-5238
Dealer Website: https://turplebros.ca/
Training Date: November 5th, 2024
Location: Riderz Rocky
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Contact:
Lee
lee@riderz.ca
(403) 845-2421
Dealer Website: https://www.riderzrocky.ca/
Training Date: October 22, 2024
Location: Westlock Powersports & Marine
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Contact:
Mike
mikeT@wpm.ca
(780) 349-5277
Dealer Website: https://www.wpm.ca/
Training Date: October 23, 2024
Location: Riderz
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Contact:
Ryder
brpriderz@gmail.com
(780) 723-5775
Dealer Website: https://www.riderz.ca/
Training Date: November 6, 2024
Location: Martin Motorsports West
Hours: 6:00 P.M
Contact:
Darion
info@martinmotorsports.ca
(780) 481-4000
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Training Date: November 7, 2024
Location: Martin Motorsports South
Hours: 6:00 P.M
Contact:
Darion
info@martinmotorsports.ca
(780) 481-4000
Dealer Website: https://www.martinmotorsports-ps.ca/
Training Date: November 29, 2024
Location: A&E Racing & Marine
Hours: 6:30 P.M.
Contact:
Kevin
(403) 362-6401
Dealer Website: https://www.aeracing.com/
Training Date: November 19, 2024
Location: Basecamp Motor Sports
Hours: 6:30 P.M.
Contact:
Brandon
reception@basecampmotorsports.com
(403) 441-1299
Dealer Website: https://www.basecampmotorsports.com/
British Columbia
Training Date: October 24, 2024
Location: Forest Powesports LTD
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Contact:
Norm
norm.brown@fpsbc.com
(250) 563-1021
Dealer Website: https://www.forestpowersports.com/
Training Date: October 29, 2024
Location: RTR Performance INC
Hours: 6:30 P.M.
Contact:
Dave
sales@rtrperformance.com
(250) 374-3141
Dealer Website: https://www.rtrperformance.com/
Training Date: October 30, 2024
Location: Banner Recreation and Marine
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Contact:
Jeff
marketing@bannerrec.com
(250) 979-2889
Dealer Website: https://www.bannerrec.com/
Training Date: November 21, 2024
Location: Banner Recreation and Marine
Hours: 6:30 P.M.
Contact:
Jay
gmcranbrook@bannerrec.com
(250) 979-2889
Training Date: November 26, 2024
Location: Courtenay Motorsports
Hours: 6:30 P.M.
Contact:
Kevin
kevin@courtenay-motorsports.com
(250) 338-1415
Training Date: November 28, 2024
Location: Greater Vancouver Powersports Langley
Hours: 6:30 P.M.
Contact:
Andrew
sales@gvp.ca
(604) 888-8700
Dealer Website: https://www.gvps.ca/
Newfoundland and Labrador
Training Date: December 4, 2024
Location: Central Service Recreation
Hours: 6:00 PM
Contact:
DJ
centralservice2010@outlook.com
709-643-7390
Quebec
Training Date: November 21, 2024
Location: Adrenaline Sport Lévis
Hours: 6:30 PM
Contact:
Alex Girard
alex.girard@adrenalinesports.ca
(418) 833-0500
Saskatchewan
Training Date: November 12, 2024
Location: FFUN Motorsports Inc
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Contact:
Burke
Burke.Barber@ffunmotorsports.com
(306) 934-5394
Dealer Website: https://www.fmssaskatoon.com/
Training Date: November 13, 2024
Location: Powersports Regina
Hours: 6:30 P.M.
Contact:
Chris
chris@reginapowersports.com
(306) 586-2900
Dealer Website: https://www.powersportsregina.ca/