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Ski-Doo Celebrates 18 Years of Free Avalanche Awareness Seminars

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  • Ski-Doo (BRP Inc.) & Backcountry Access (BCA) announce their 18th year of free Avalanche Awareness Seminars under the Responsible Rider program.
  • Over 35 free seminars will be held across Canada & the United States to educate snowmobilers on backcountry safety.
  • Seminars combine classroom instruction with hands-on training using avalanche transceivers, probes, & shovels.
  • Curriculum covers avalanche awareness, route planning, rescue techniques, safety equipment, & forecast resources.
  • Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring friends, family, or riding groups as partners are the primary first responders in emergencies.
  • More than 30,000 snowmobilers have attended the program since its inception nearly two decades ago.
  • BCA sponsors the program for the ninth consecutive year & provides prizes at every stop, including BCA Tracker transceivers, probes, shovels, or BC Link radios.
  • Canadian seminars are led by professional forecaster Marshall Dempster, while U.S. seminars are presented by educator Mike Duffy.
  • Additional online learning resources are available through the Ski-Doo Owner Zone, BCA video library, & the SLEDucation series.
  • Seminars are free, open to all experience levels, & welcome riders of every snowmobile brand.
  • Participants are advised to register with host dealers to secure a spot & assist with venue planning.