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. American Avalanche Association Pro member, course provider and certified instructor Mike Duffy (Avalanche1.com) brings over 30 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
Alaska
Training Date: November 15, 2024
Location: Alaska Mining and Diving Supply
Hours: 6:00 P.M
Sign-up at:
907-277-1741
sales@akmining.com
Colorado
Training Date: October 15, 2024
Location: G Force Powersports
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-up at:
303-238-4303
Dealer Website: https://www.gforcepowersports.com/
Training Date: November 1, 2024
Location: Twin Pine Motorsports
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-up at:
719-873-9873
Dealer Website: https://www.twinpinemotorsports.com/
Connecticut
Training Date: November 22, 2024
Location: Scranton Powersports LLC
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-up at:
860-375-8539
Idaho
Training Date: October 9, 2024
Location: Ultimate Powersport
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-up at:
208-852-1888
northstarsuo@gmail.com
Training Date: October 10, 2024
Location: Rexburg Motorsports
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-up at:
208-356-4000
ride@rexburgmotorsports.com
Dealer Website: https://www.rexburgmotorsports.com/
Training Date: October 11, 2024
Location: REV Motorsports
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-up at:
208-522-1700
office@rev-motorsports.com
Training Date: November 7, 2024
Location: Dennis Dillon RV and Marine
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-up at:
208-999-0929
Training Date: November 8, 2024
Location: Mile High Powersports
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-up at:
trent@mhpsmccall.com
208-634-7007
Dealer Website: https://www.mhpsmccall.com/
Minnesota
Training Date: October 22, 2024
Location: Mies Outland St. Cloud
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
320-253-7878
patty@miesoutland.com
Training Date: October 24, 2024
Location: Mankato Motorsports
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
507-304-6786 text or call
jacquedonahue@mankatomotorsports.com
Training Date: October 25, 2024
Location: Minneapolis Motorsports
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
https://www.motorsportsmn.com/eventslist/46794/550397
Training Date: December 4, 2024
Location: Jaycox Powersports
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
507-343-8046
James.brooks@titanmachinery.com
Montana
Training Date: October 16, 2024
Location: Missoula County Fairgrounds
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
406-549-6169
https://www.gullboatsandrv.com/avalanche-safety-seminar
Training Date: October 17, 2024
Location: Paulsens Power Sports Inc.
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
406-761-0303
dustin@paulsenspowersports.com
Training Date: October 18, 2024
Location: Elevated Powersports
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
406-252-2323
New Hampshire
Training Date: November 23, 2024
Location: Souhegan Valley Motorsports
Hours: 1:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
603-673-6007 x 114
adam@svm-nh.com
North Dakota
Training Date: November 20, 2024
Location: Platinum Motorsports
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
701-483-3412
South Dakota
Training Date: October 29, 2024
Location: Rice's Spearfish Canyon Motorsports
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
605-642-7731
Training Date: December 2, 2024
Location: Vern Eide Motoplex
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
605-221-4000 parts
jzuraff@verneide.com
Training Date: December 3, 2024
Location: Roelofsen Implement Inc.
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
Call or text 605-794-2131
roeimp@itctel.com
Utah
Training Date: October 30, 2024
Location: Weller Recreation
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
435-783-8360
sergio.castellanos@wellerrec.com
Dealer Website: https://www.wellerrec.com/
Training Date: November 6, 2024
Location: Big Pine Sports
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
435-427-3338
Dealer Website: https://bigpinesports.com/
Training Date: November 12, 2024
Location: Frank May Ski-Doo
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
435-279-8421
frankmayskidoo@gmil.com
Dealer Website: https://frankmayskidoo.com/
Washington
Training Date: November 13, 2024
Location: Pro Caliber Motorsports
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
360-892-3030
customerservice@procaliber.com
Dealer Website: www.procalibervancouver.com
Training Date: November 14, 2024
Location: I-90 Motorsports
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
425-391-4490
parts@i-90motorsports.com
Wisconsin
Training Date: October 23, 2024
Location: Rob's Performance Motorsports
Hours: 6:00 P.M.
Sign-Up at:
920-734-3288 x 102
Dealer Website: http://www.motorsportsmn.com/