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Avalanche classes in SLC?

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I live in SLC and I'm looking to take an avy class. I don't really know too much about them and my mom said she would pay for it. Anyone got any suggestions? and no, i dont go to the u
Sep 29 2010 6:08PM
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onearmwanderer
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are there avi classes at the U?
Sep 29 2010 6:25PM
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396222687862
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i just figured there might be, either way, i dont go there so its a no go
Sep 29 2010 6:27PM
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zerospinskier
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I need to get in on this too. I'll start looking. Let me know if you find anything good.
Sep 29 2010 8:54PM
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ko.
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http://utahavalanchecenter.org/education

the U also offers classes for non-students but i think they get a little pricey

Sep 29 2010 10:03PM
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ectreeskier11
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someone last year had like an under 25 avy 1 class or something like that for in the $150 range or so. might've been white pine touring or something. i took utah mountain adventures, it was fine. probably go for an avy 2 this year, but check someone else out.
Sep 30 2010 12:37AM
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ectreeskier11
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yeah there are some free classes out there but they aren't real 2 day avy 1 certifications, which in my opinion are even a little lacking.
Sep 30 2010 12:59AM
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396222687862
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i will definitely look this up
Sep 30 2010 1:56AM
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Oct 1 2010 2:58AM
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Loco-Deer-Slayer
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There is an avy class at the U. It does not get you certified, but you have the same training equivalent as a level 2 certification.

It's a short class, the instructor is definitely a stereotypical "mountain men" but the he knew his shit.

It's pretty fun too, but because the class is short you have to do a lot of semi heavy reading about the science behind avalanches.

Oct 3 2010 2:43PM
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creighton
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http://utahavalanchecenter.org/education


Oct 3 2010 3:18PM
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