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FREE BACKCOUNTRY SNOWMACHINE WORKSHOP ! at Eureka presented by AAIC–rsvp required

When:
December 15, 2018 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm America/Anchorage Timezone
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Where:
Backcountry Snowmachine Workshop
Eureka Roadhouse parking lot
MP 128 Glenn Highway
Eureka AK
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Mike Buck, Alaska Avalanche Information Center
19072552242

 

 

 

Chris Olds Iron Dog Champion #10 Photo: AlaskanShutterclicks.com

REGISTER NOW!

Join the AAIC instruction team and spend the day with three-time Iron Dog champion Chris Olds, and AAIC certified Instructor Kyle Sobek. to get prepared for your riding adventures. 

This special workshop made possible with support from AARP Alaska, is your opportunity to spend the day learning from, and riding with, Olds and top notch instructors from the Alaska Avalanche Information Center. 

AARP Members receive a special discount by using code AKsnow18.

This course will include a nuts and bolts array of must know and practice skills for riding in Alaska’s backcountry. Topics covered include:

  • getting the gear and practicing to use it
  • getting the forecast by knowing where to find critical information and what it means
  • getting the picture by being in-tune with your environment
  • getting out of harm’s way by understanding terrain and where you DON’T want to be

AAIC website details: 

https://alaskasnow.org/eureka-backcountry-riders-workshop/

(editors note:  it’s a 2.25 hour drive from Anchorage in decent road conditions to Eureka Lodge @ MP 128 on the Glenn Highway)