BRP sponsors 62 avalanche seminars

BRP is sponsoring 62 seminars on avalanche awareness and safety throughout North America this fall.

These type of seminars would cost snowmobilers $50 or more to attend, but BRP's  sponsor effort it’s free to owners of all brands of sleds.

The seminars are fun and informative because our partner instructors are true riders and
professionals in their field. They deliver a message that snowmobilers understand and
appreciate.

The seminars start in early October and run through December. Usually it will be combined with an open house or specially geared mountain riding event. Those who want to participate are encouraged to register with the host dealer so appropriate planning for space and chairs (and many times refreshments) can happen.

The Canadian sessions are led by Carole Savage, the snowmobile program coordinator for the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC). The CAC is world-renowned for providing quality education and public information for those seeking backcountry access. Carole is an AST 1 certified instructor, completed CAA Industry Operations Level 2 and has worked with BRP on outreach programs for four years across British Columbia and Alberta.

Mike Duffy of Avalanche 1, a recognized snowmobile expert in avalanche awareness, leads classes in the United States. Mike has American Avalanche Association Level I &II and AvPro level III certification, teaches at Colorado Mountain College and Silverton Avalanche School and gives snowmobile-specific avalanche classes since 1996. Mike has over 20 years of mountain riding and mountain rescue experience. This is Mike’s third year working with BRP.

In Alaska, seminars are conducted by the North America Outdoor Institute (NAOI) based in Wasilla, Alaska. NOAI has certified professional instructors who are American Avalanche Association Level I, II and Professional members, AIARE certified trainers with Avalanche Level I and II, SOLO Wilderness First Aid, First Response and WEMT trainers.

The Alaska dealers and the NAOI have teamed up to offer an additional full-day field workshop to those who attend the free shop seminar. These workshops, taught by professional instructors, provide fast paced and fun hands on skills training in the mountains where snowmobilers ride and play. The cost is normally $150, but
is reduced to $50 for these events, courtesy of BRP and the host dealers.

For more information visit www.ski-doo.com.