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Skidoo’s Mike Duffy – Avalanche Awareness Seminar
November 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Delta Powersports Fairbanks, 1450 Karen Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Alaska Safe Riders is proud to once again assist Mike Duffy in bringing world-class avalanche safety training to Alaska in 2025.
This FREE seminar is open to the public — no pre-registration required. We do encourage you to RSVP on our website so we can gauge interest and plan seating.
This interactive, hands-on classroom session goes beyond slideshows—you’ll be up out of your chair, practicing with your gear, and learning directly from one of the top avalanche safety instructors in North America.
What You’ll Learn
• Hands-on transceiver demonstrations (and mistakes to avoid)
• Avalanche avoidance strategies & a daily safety routine
• Advanced, efficient rescue techniques
• How to read avalanche forecasts accurately
• Snowpack analysis—why it matters
• ️Terrain analysis—are you in the right spot?
• Route finding & group dynamics
• ️Types of avalanches and their characteristics
What to Bring
• Avalanche transceiver
• ️Shovel
• Probe
• Pack
• Most importantly: your riding partners
Food and drinks will be provided. Get exclusive access to that day’s only deals on avalanche gear, deals, and a chance to win door prizes.
