Winter 2008-09 – A devastating year for mountain snowmobilers. Canada experienced a record number of snowmobile related avalanche fatalities. The public has not forgotten….nor has the media. Here is an opportunity for YOU to aid in the creation of a “Good News Story”
On February 26 "Candles to Remember" was launched. This is a fundraiser in memory of snowmobilers that have lost their lives to avalanches. The money raised through this 4 week fundraiser will be presented to the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) to invest in snowmobile specific programs and resources.See instruction letter and Order form.
Fernie, Elk Valley, Crowsnest Pass: The Notch, Harvey Creek, Cataract Creek, Corbin, Lost Lake, Carbondale Creek, Atlas, Alexander, Castle Mnt, York Creek
Yamaha Mountain Sled Promotion - you can get the latest avalanche gear with your new sled!
New CAC Supporting Sponsor
Take an Avalanche Skills Training Course and enter to win one of the monthly snowmobiling safety products. Go to the SnoRiders Safety Contest website for details.
Quartz Creek New Beacon Basin - Test your skills!
Clemina Hill Climb - Check it Out
One at a time on the slope!
Many sledding wrecks involve several sleds on the slope at the same time.
If you get stuck on an avalanche slope dig yourself out. Do not call for help.
Stop in spots that aren't threatened from above.
Get the gear! Know how to use it!
30% of snowmobile fatalities involve riders who were not equipped with avalanche rescue gear. If you are riding the big slopes you need the gear!
Beacon - probe - shovel. There's no excuse
Consider an Avalanche flotation device - you will end up on the surface over 90% of the time if you properly deploy your avalanche flotation device.
The avalanche doesn't know you are experienced.
Did you read the bulletin?
Did you choose your activity according to what the conditions permit?
