Ride Whistler
Active VIP Member
I had a great time at the Edmonton show. Thanks to those who came by to say hi! I enjoyed meeting and talking to many of you there. The show was busy and the vibe was great.
I noticed a lot of people walking around with new AFD's (Avalanche flotation devices) on their backs. I was stoked to see this but I was curious to see how many of them had taken an avalanche course. I decided to ask everyone that came by the Yamaha booth with a new Avy Pack.
I was surprised to hear that most of them had not engaged in any sort of avalanche safety training. I strongly encouraged all of them to take an AST1 or at least a Companion Rescue Skills course.
I wear my Snowpulse everyday I ride. I look at it as an extra life insurance plan in the event I make a mistake. In Canada they say the AFD can increase your chances of survival by 25%. The AFD is a last resort effort and shouldn't give anyone any more confidence in the backcountry.
I hope to never make the mistake that puts me in danger of being buried in another avalanche. I was buried and brought back to life in 1996. That day changed my outlook on avalanches and life forever. Since then I have made it my goal to help spread the importance of avalanche training to ALL sledders (and all backcountry users for that matter). I have been involved in a couple rescues and now teach AST1 and Companion Rescue Skills courses when I can.
I encourage everyone to wear an AFD but please make sure you take a field avalanche course like the AST1 so you can have the knowledge you need to never have to pull that handle
Like Curtis said...join and support the CAC. Help spread the word. It WILL save some lives.
Cheers,
Chris
www.ridewithchrisbrown.com
I noticed a lot of people walking around with new AFD's (Avalanche flotation devices) on their backs. I was stoked to see this but I was curious to see how many of them had taken an avalanche course. I decided to ask everyone that came by the Yamaha booth with a new Avy Pack.
I was surprised to hear that most of them had not engaged in any sort of avalanche safety training. I strongly encouraged all of them to take an AST1 or at least a Companion Rescue Skills course.
I wear my Snowpulse everyday I ride. I look at it as an extra life insurance plan in the event I make a mistake. In Canada they say the AFD can increase your chances of survival by 25%. The AFD is a last resort effort and shouldn't give anyone any more confidence in the backcountry.
I hope to never make the mistake that puts me in danger of being buried in another avalanche. I was buried and brought back to life in 1996. That day changed my outlook on avalanches and life forever. Since then I have made it my goal to help spread the importance of avalanche training to ALL sledders (and all backcountry users for that matter). I have been involved in a couple rescues and now teach AST1 and Companion Rescue Skills courses when I can.
I encourage everyone to wear an AFD but please make sure you take a field avalanche course like the AST1 so you can have the knowledge you need to never have to pull that handle
Like Curtis said...join and support the CAC. Help spread the word. It WILL save some lives.
Cheers,
Chris
www.ridewithchrisbrown.com