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SUMMARY:Partner Rescue: Human-Powered
DESCRIPTION:Are you confident in your ability to rescue your backcountry partners in the event of an avalanche? These skills are perishable and important to practice every winter\, as well as throughout the season. During the morning portion of this clinic\, you will rotate between stations practicing the three key pieces of rescue gear: beacon\, shovel\, and probe. In the afternoon\, we’ll put your skills to the test with a mock companion rescue\, including a debrief. \n\nThis partner rescue clinic will focus on avalanche rescue skills for small recreational groups. Expect outside lectures\, combined with hands on training. A rescue clinic focuses on avalanche rescue skills for small recreational groups. \nYou are required to have a fully operational modern avalanche transceiver (457kHz)\, an avalanche shovel (no plastic blades) and an avalanche probe. You are required to have downhill (or backcountry) skis or snowboard with appropriate bindings. You do not need climbing skins.
URL:https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/event/partner-rescue-human-powered/
LOCATION:Whitefish Mountain Resort\, 3930 Big Mountain Rd\, Whitefish\, MT\, 59937
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240204
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SUMMARY:Intro to Avalanches: Human-Powered Ladies
DESCRIPTION:This course is an opportunity to get your hands in the snow and gain familiarity with essential concepts and practices for travel in avalanche-prone terrain. This course offers 11 hours of instruction time\, with a midweek evening classroom session at FVCC on Thursday\, February 1 and a field day at WMR on Saturday\, February 3. We will cover avalanche terminology\, identifying avalanche hazards\, snowpack and weather factors\, trip planning and preparation\, simple decision-making tools\, backcountry travel protocols\, and companion rescue techniques. \nTransportation is on your own. Dress appropriately for all weather conditions. Provide your own lunch. You are required to have a fully operational modern avalanche transceiver (457kHz)\, an avalanche shovel (no plastic blades) and an avalanche probe. You are required to have downhill (or backcountry) skis or snowboard with appropriate bindings. You do not need a splitboard or climbing skins for this course. 
URL:https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/event/intro-to-avalanches-human-powered-ladies/
LOCATION:Whitefish Mountain Resort\, 3930 Big Mountain Rd\, Whitefish\, MT\, 59937
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240204
DTSTAMP:20260414T213635
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SUMMARY:Intro to Avalanches: Motorized
DESCRIPTION:This course is an opportunity to get your hands in the snow and gain familiarity with essential concepts and practices for travel in avalanche-prone terrain. This course offers 11 hours of instruction time\, with a midweek evening classroom session at FVCC on Thursday\, February 1 and a field day at on Saturday\, February 3. We will cover avalanche terminology\, identifying avalanche hazards\, snowpack and weather factors\, trip planning and preparation\, simple decision-making tools\, backcountry travel protocols\, and companion rescue techniques. \nField day location TBD on Flathead National Forest. Information and directions will be provided to students before the course date. \nBring a helmet and wear appropriate clothing and provide your own lunch. You are required to have a fully operational modern avalanche transceiver\, an avalanche shovel (no plastic blades) and an avalanche probe. Also\, you must have your own registered snowmobile/snowbike that is in good working order. Information needed with registration: machine make\, model\, year. \n 
URL:https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/event/intro-to-avalanches-motorized/
LOCATION:Flathead National Forest\, 10 Hungry Horse Drive\, Hungry Horse\, Montana\, 59919
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTSTAMP:20260414T213635
CREATED:20231122T060756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T053305Z
UID:10000017-1706313600-1706486399@www.flatheadavalanche.org
SUMMARY:Motorized Avalanche Rec Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Develop essential skills for snowmobiling in avalanche terrain including trip planning\, hazard management\, group communication\, and terrain choice. This curriculum is designed specifically to meet the needs of motorized users. With one evening/midweek classroom session and a weekend field day\, this course offers 24 hours of instruction time. \nClassroom sessions (evening Zoom): Tuesday\, January 23 and Wednesday\, January 24\nField sessions: Saturday\, January 27 and Sunday\, January 28 \nLocations TBD on Flathead National Forest. Information and directions will be provided to students before the course date. \nUsing the AIARE Risk Management Framework\, our Motorized Level 1 emphasizes riding time and covers topics such as avalanche rescue techniques and equipment; preparation\, planning\, and execution of a backcountry ride based on avalanche conditions; how to track the season’s snowpack and interpret an avalanche bulletin; avalanche terrain identification\, hazard mitigation and safe travel techniques; and weather\, snowpack\, and stability analysis. This is an essential course for any backcountry rider. \n  \nOffered with The Mountain Riding Lab
URL:https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/event/motorized-avalanche-rec-level-1/
LOCATION:MT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240128
DTSTAMP:20260414T213635
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SUMMARY:Hot Dog Days
DESCRIPTION:Find a beacon\, win a hot dog! We’ll be at the top of Flower Point Chair at Whitefish Mountain Resort with a beacon park. Presented in partnership with Flathead Nordic Backcountry Patrol.
URL:https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/event/hot-dog-days/
LOCATION:MT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240121
DTSTAMP:20260414T213635
CREATED:20231111T054830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T051647Z
UID:10000012-1705708800-1705795199@www.flatheadavalanche.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Avalanches: Human-Powered
DESCRIPTION:This course is an opportunity to get your hands in the snow and gain familiarity with essential concepts and practices for travel in avalanche-prone terrain. This course offers 11 hours of instruction time\, with a midweek evening classroom session at FVCC on Thursday\, February 18 and a field day at WMR on Saturday\, January 20. We will cover avalanche terminology\, identifying avalanche hazards\, snowpack and weather factors\, trip planning and preparation\, simple decision-making tools\, backcountry travel protocols\, and companion rescue techniques. \nTransportation is on your own. Dress appropriately for all weather conditions. Provide your own lunch. You are required to have a fully operational modern avalanche transceiver (457kHz)\, an avalanche shovel (no plastic blades) and an avalanche probe. You are required to have downhill (or backcountry) skis or snowboard with appropriate bindings. You do not need a splitboard or climbing skins for this course. 
URL:https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/event/intro-to-avalanches-human-powered/
LOCATION:Whitefish Mountain Resort\, 3930 Big Mountain Rd\, Whitefish\, MT\, 59937
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240116T193000
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CREATED:20240112T071324Z
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SUMMARY:Avalanche Awareness: Whitefish
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED \nLearn simple steps you can take to stay safe and have fun in avalanche terrain. This engaging presentation is grounded in the Know Before You Go Program. Join us at watering holes and other venues across the Flathead Valley in November\, December\, and January. Host a private session for your employees as a corporate sponsor. \nFree and open to all recreationists
URL:https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/event/avalanche-awareness-whitefish/
LOCATION:Great Northern Cycle & Ski\, 328 Central Ave\, Whitefish\, Montana\, 59937
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240114
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SUMMARY:Partner Rescue: Human-Powered Refresher
DESCRIPTION:**CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. May be rescheduled.** \nAre you confident in your ability to rescue your backcountry partners in the event of an avalanche? These skills are perishable and important to practice every winter\, as well as throughout the season. During the morning portion of this clinic\, you will rotate between stations practicing the three key pieces of rescue gear: beacon\, shovel\, and probe. In the afternoon\, we’ll put your skills to the test with a mock companion rescue\, including a debrief. \nThis is not a beginner class; it is designed for people who already have some avalanche education.\n\n\nThis partner rescue clinic will focus on avalanche rescue skills for small recreational groups. Expect outside lectures\, combined with hands on training. A rescue clinic focuses on avalanche rescue skills for small recreational groups. \nYou are required to have a fully operational modern avalanche transceiver (457kHz)\, an avalanche shovel (no plastic blades) and an avalanche probe. You are required to have downhill (or backcountry) skis or snowboard with appropriate bindings. You do not need climbing skins.
URL:https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/event/partner-rescue-human-powered-refresher/
LOCATION:Whitefish Mountain Resort\, 3930 Big Mountain Rd\, Whitefish\, MT\, 59937
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240111T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213635
CREATED:20231111T054321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T071154Z
UID:10000007-1704996000-1704996000@www.flatheadavalanche.org
SUMMARY:Virtual State of the Snowpack
DESCRIPTION:Please join FAC Director Blase Reardon for a discussion of current conditions. \nMeeting Link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89652225690?pwd=JMqHXaIbgxkitlct1z2h2IvTcLmZXZ.1 \nPasscode: blizzard
URL:https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/event/state-of-the-snowpack-1/
LOCATION:Great Northern Cycle & Ski\, 328 Central Ave\, Whitefish\, Montana\, 59937
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231220T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231220T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213635
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SUMMARY:Avalanche Awareness: Kalispell
DESCRIPTION:Learn simple steps you can take to stay safe and have fun in avalanche terrain. This engaging presentation is grounded in the Know Before You Go Program. Join us at watering holes and other venues across the Flathead Valley in November\, December\, and January. Host a private session for your employees as a corporate sponsor. \nFree and open to all recreationists
URL:https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/event/avalanche-awareness-5/
LOCATION:Penco Power Products\, 2310 U.S. 93 S\, Kalispell\, MT\, 59901
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTSTAMP:20260414T213635
CREATED:20231111T054436Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Rescue: Human-Powered Ladies
DESCRIPTION:Are you confident in your ability to rescue your backcountry partners in the event of an avalanche? These skills are perishable and important to practice every winter\, as well as throughout the season. During the morning portion of this clinic\, you will rotate between stations practicing the three key pieces of rescue gear: beacon\, shovel\, and probe. In the afternoon\, we’ll put your skills to the test with a mock companion rescue\, including a debrief. \n\nThis partner rescue clinic will focus on avalanche rescue skills for small recreational groups. Expect outside lectures\, combined with hands on training. A rescue clinic focuses on avalanche rescue skills for small recreational groups. \nYou are required to have a fully operational modern avalanche transceiver (457kHz)\, an avalanche shovel (no plastic blades) and an avalanche probe. You are required to have downhill (or backcountry) skis or snowboard with appropriate bindings. You do not need climbing skins.
URL:https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/event/partner-rescue-human-powered-ladies/
LOCATION:Whitefish Mountain Resort\, 3930 Big Mountain Rd\, Whitefish\, MT\, 59937
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231212T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213635
CREATED:20231111T054204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T004631Z
UID:10000005-1702404000-1702409400@www.flatheadavalanche.org
SUMMARY:Avalanche Awareness: Bigfork
DESCRIPTION:Learn simple steps you can take to stay safe and have fun in avalanche terrain. This engaging presentation is grounded in the Know Before You Go Program. Join us at watering holes and other venues across the Flathead Valley in November\, December\, and January. Host a private session for your employees as a corporate sponsor. \nFree and open to all recreationists
URL:https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/event/avalanche-awareness-4/
LOCATION:Andy’s Crafthouse\, 8030 Montana Hwy 35\, Bigfork\, MT\, 59911
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231207T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213635
CREATED:20231111T054121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T004143Z
UID:10000004-1701972000-1701977400@www.flatheadavalanche.org
SUMMARY:Avalanche Awareness: Eureka
DESCRIPTION:Learn simple steps you can take to stay safe and have fun in avalanche terrain. This engaging presentation is grounded in the Know Before You Go Program. Join us at watering holes and other venues across the Flathead Valley in November\, December\, and January. Host a private session for your employees as a corporate sponsor. \nFree and open to all recreationists \n 
URL:https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/event/avalanche-awareness-3/
LOCATION:Koocanusa Brewery\, 5223 US-93\, Eureka\, MT\, 59917
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231129T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213635
CREATED:20231111T054043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T044437Z
UID:10000003-1701280800-1701286200@www.flatheadavalanche.org
SUMMARY:Avalanche Awareness: Coram
DESCRIPTION:Learn simple steps you can take to stay safe and have fun in avalanche terrain. This engaging presentation is grounded in the Know Before You Go Program. Join us at watering holes and other venues across the Flathead Valley in November\, December\, and January. Host a private session for your employees as a corporate sponsor. \nFree and open to all recreationists
URL:https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/event/avalanche-awareness-2/
LOCATION:Stonefly Lounge\, 10154 Hwy 2 E\, Coram\, MT\, 59913
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231113T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213635
CREATED:20231111T053801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T044440Z
UID:10000002-1699898400-1699903800@www.flatheadavalanche.org
SUMMARY:Avalanche Awareness: Kalispell
DESCRIPTION:Learn simple steps you can take to stay safe and have fun in avalanche terrain. This engaging presentation is grounded in the Know Before You Go Program. Join us at watering holes and other venues across the Flathead Valley in November\, December\, and January. Host a private session for your employees as a corporate sponsor. \nFree and open to all recreationists \n 
URL:https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/event/avalanche-awareness/
LOCATION:Bias Brewing\, 412 S Main St\, Kalispell\, MT\, 59901
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231111T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213635
CREATED:20231102T225507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T205431Z
UID:10000001-1699696800-1699722000@www.flatheadavalanche.org
SUMMARY:13th Annual NRSAW
DESCRIPTION:Our annual workshop with presentations on avalanche research and other topics related to mountain experience. \nNovember 11 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center \n$35 tickets \nMORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE
URL:https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/event/13th-annual-nrsaw/
LOCATION:MT
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