T4T AVI 1 Course Dec/Jan.

[Affix Snow]

Ispoiler reminded me I need to Offically get this done.

I spoke with the EMS Climbing school and they are running Avi 1 classes. They are are certified through AIARE (American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education). They are offering dates on.....

December 28-29, 2006- Thursday-Friday.
January 13-14, 2007-Saturday-Sunday
January 27-28, 2007-Saturday-Sunday
February 24-25, 2007-Saturday-Sunday
March 10-11, 2007- Saturday-Sunday

HOWEVER, I asked if we had to do those dates. The guy said if we can put together a large enough group, we could prolly get another date. PLUS the larger the group, the less the cost. As of now, a 2-day Avi one is $175 per person, so its the same as Chauvin. BUT if we went through EMS, we could get a T4T only class.

SO id like to pic a date earlier than Dec 28-29 to get it out of the way.

Oh and yes, it is on Mt. Washington.....

Who wants in?

(Yes i work for EMS. Yes i get a discount. Yes I will buy beer.)

[M@]

I am interested - making the inquries with the CFO/CEO/CIO/COO... (I'm pretty much just the CTO)

M@

[RR]

Yabba Dabba Doooooo...

Count me in, discount here too :)

I have to take vacay or loose it...so like, I'll be getting paid to play!

[astrotech]

Would Steve be willing to do an early season Avi II if there were enough people? I want to do my Avi II this season and Dec would be better than waiting till March.

[PWDR8S]

Do it! It is well worth your time and $$$.

I'm game for an Avi II class.

[boardman]

I'd actually e-mailed Chauvin about their schedule, because their website is showing dates from last year, because I wanted to get this course earlier in December. So yes, I'd be very interested, assuming that it'll be on a weekend, like maybe Dec. 16-17?

[NtrentT]

If I could free up the schedule I would be interested, Ill have to check and get back to you, but I seriously am interested, I wanted to last Feb, but things didnt work out.

[Skilasnow]

Count me in for AVI 1, earlier the better. I'd like to follow that up quickly with AVI 2 as well, so if the 2 group can schedule after the 1 group, that would be great!

Affix: How many do we need to get our own group? There may be a bunch of people at my club that might be interested too.

[DMC]

I'm down for a December AVI 1... It's been a while - I'd like a refresher... And to hang out and drink.. with my buds...

[Sledhaulingmedic]

And to hang out and drink.. with my buds...

Not to be confused with "Hangin' out and drinkin' Buds"

[Rider.Steve]

The idea has merit! My schedule is a crapshoot in December; does anyone know the potential dates?

Steve

[Affix Snow]

I think the Max for a Group is 8, but i can check.

I will also ask what they require to reseerve a date....meaning $$$$.

Ill post more as I find out more.

AVI 1 in December.

[elwood]

Affix, I am in 100% as long as it happens in December...

[RR]

That's eight...somebody better ride back to town and get a sh!tload of dimes!

[Skilasnow]

I could also probably get a T4T group rate discount at the Bretts, two nights for the price of one. $1 drafts.

We will probably having our Ullr fest Dec 2nd. So that date would not work well for me. Or we will stick to tradition and have it Thanksgiving wkend...

[Affix Snow]

OK. So the List is as follows...?

Affix
RR
M@
Elwood
DMC
Skilas
Boardman
Rider.Steve

Possibly Ntrent......

I WILL call this afternoon and get some more details about group size, Money, and DATES.

[Seeker]

Oops--I should have spoken up, but I was waiting to get a better sense of when it will happen. Now it looks like you've got the folks you need.

Oh well, please wait list me after Ntrent. I plan to sign up for some avi course this year, regardless.

It's great that you're putting this together!

[Affix Snow]

Dont worry just yet Seeker.....

Just got off the phone w/ EMS. They are willing to do other dates. Only concern would be snowpack, BUT i think the consensus is Mid December, and with any luck we should be fine.

Max group is 8, BUT we might be able to tack on 1 or 2 more.

Payment would be handled by calling in your tuition. Meaning, once everything is set in stone, it is up to YOU to call the Climbing School and give them the Cash. This also means that if you cant make it alll of a sudden, you are accountable for finding a replacement.

Im waiting to hear back from Steve, the head Avi dood, to confirm eveything.

It seems like the best weekend would be Dec. 16-17

Then maybe Dec 8-9 if that doesnt work.....MAYBE Dec 22-23 if people wanna do it right before X-mas........

[RR]

.....
Im waiting to hear back from Steve, the head Avi dood, to confirm eveything.

It seems like the best weekend would be Dec. 16-17

Then maybe Dec 8-9 if that doesnt work.....MAYBE Dec 22-23 if people wanna do it right before X-mas........12/8-9 seems too early for any real snowpack
12/16-17 good alternate
12/22-23 tertiary interest
12/28-29 = primo...escaping family parties = relief!

[Skilasnow]

12/8-9 works for me
12/16-17 Thu-Fri really hard for me to be off.
12/22-23 could work for me
12/28-29 Too close to NYE in the business I'm in. Not a chance!

If we have 8, which seems likely, how much is it? :money:

[Affix Snow]

DEC. 16-17 is a Saturday and Sunday Skilas.....

and its $175...which is what chauvin charges, but we will get our own private date and group!

[DMC]

I'm down like James Brown for the 16th,17th...

Let's do this thing...

[clg898]

Just seeing this thread now, but I'd be down for AVI I too... add me to the alternate list and if you need me to make 8, count me in... My Dec. weekends are looking ok right now.

[Skilasnow]

:doh: I was looking at Nov. I thought Thu/Fri was rather odd...

Works for me

[PWDR8S]

:doh: I was looking at Nov. I thought Thu/Fri was rather odd...

Works for me

You're working too hard Skilastimeyoucheckanycalendar?

[RR]

I am on hold. Mrs RobRox may want to go North during interweek and has promised to give me an answer this week. If she decides against it I could make the 16th/17th, but it looks like there are a lot of folks stacked up on the waiting list.

Either way I can still go for the 28th/29th so you can have the 16th/17th spot for other Tuckermaniacs.

[M@]

I have Dec16-17 penciled in.

M@

[NtrentT]

Affix..

Im around 85%, just have to find the $$, or shall we say aproval.

Any weekend would work for me, or any typical school holiday vacation time.

[Affix Snow]

Waiting to hear from Steve from the Climbing school. Will call him after 3 today.

Dec 16-17 for 1st choice.

[boardman]

Waiting to hear from Steve from the Climbing school. Will call him after 3 today.

Dec 16-17 for 1st choice.

I'm in for Dec. 16-17.

[NtrentT]

Waiting to hear from Steve from the Climbing school. Will call him after 3 today.

Dec 16-17 for 1st choice.

So when I call to give them my CC number, do I let them know a specific group? Or are we the only ones on that particular date?

Lodging at Joe Dodge or should I bring my 4 season?

[Affix Snow]

So when I call to give them my CC number, do I let them know a specific group? Or are we the only ones on that particular date?

Lodging at Joe Dodge or should I bring my 4 season?

One thing at a time.....

Let me talk to them and reserve the date for us. THEN I will let you guys know what to do...(but I imagine a CC# would be what they need.)

We can Figure out Lodging and stuff later......Im up for anything.

[elwood]

Dec. 16-17 worky for me.

[pulverschwein]

If y'all need anyone else, please put me on the waiting list. Or on the sign up sheet for class no. 2 (I am, after all, second class at best). Time for a refresher. Can't make it before 12/16.

[PWDR8S]

Heh heh heh.... I'll sneak up there and hide and then lob snowballs into your class when you do the outdoor segments of the course......


Muah hah hah hah hah hah haaaaaaaaa! :cool:

[Skilasnow]

I could also probably get a T4T group rate discount at the Bretts, two nights for the price of one, $20. $1 :beermug: and there is usually something pretty tasty in the :keg: .


I'll be staying there... You all can stay, or go somewhere else.

[Affix Snow]

I'll be staying there... You all can stay, or go somewhere else.

Ill take you up on that Skilas!


More info to come soon. Have been playing phone tag.....but im requesting Dec. 16-17.

[tig]

If y'all need anyone else, please put me on the waiting list. Or on the sign up sheet for class no. 2 (I am, after all, second class at best). Time for a refresher. Can't make it before 12/16.

I'd like to put my name on for the 'second class sheet' too. But will we have enough of an interesting snowpack from an avy perspective by then?

[boardman]

I'll be staying there... You all can stay, or go somewhere else.

Hey, I have no idea who or what "the Bretts" is, but at that rate (I'm mostly talking about the beers :beermug: :D ), please count me in!

Now pray for :snowflakes:

[RR]

for inquiring minds, let me introduce the Brettl-Hupfers Ski Club, courtesy of one of the members sites: http://skiclubguide.podomatic.com/

Here is the Club Site:
http://www.brettl.org/Welcome.php

[Affix Snow]

for inquiring minds, let me introduce the Brettl-Hupfers Ski Club, courtesy of one of the members sites: http://skiclubguide.podomatic.com/

Here is the Club Site:
http://www.brettl.org/Welcome.php

Again...Im all over that!

[boardman]

very cool

[RR]

very coolTruly cool...They even put up with an old married guy like me. Many of the members are also in the Boston Ski and Sports Club...BSSCF volleyball ladder/tourney in the summer....and they play like they mean it!

[Skilasnow]

Truly cool...They even put up with an old married guy like me. Many of the members are also in the Boston Ski and Sports Club...BSSCF volleyball ladder/tourney in the summer....and they play like they mean it!

We, The Bretts, run our own volleyball league in the summer, not affiliated with the BSSC.

You must be 21 to be a guest at our club. I will bring up the 2 nights for one deal at the next board meeting. I'm sure the board will approve the special rate, that was how I first visited the Bretts, a T4T Tucks trip that Rainman put together. I've been a member ever since.

[Affix Snow]

Steve (the EMS avi guy) needs a week or two to schedule things. He said he would LOVE to do it, but needs to work out the schedule. He will keep me posted. He also said if things didnt gel, he could prolly get us hooked up with that date anyway.....

SO, reserve Dec 16-17. The worst that happens is we all go up, stay at the Bretts, Drink, and Ski.:D

[DMC]

Steve (the EMS avi guy) needs a week or two to schedule things. He said he would LOVE to do it, but needs to work out the schedule. He will keep me posted. He also said if things didnt gel, he could prolly get us hooked up with that date anyway.....

SO, reserve Dec 16-17. The worst that happens is we all go up, stay at the Bretts, Drink, and Ski.:D

Is that Steve Nichipor(sp) ?

Dude's money.. great guy

[Affix Snow]

Is that Steve Nichipor(sp) ?

Dude's money.. great guy

YUPPERS!

[DMC]

YUPPERS!
http://www.powderhound.org/2002/Tucks_03-09-02_steve_jim_with_pieps.jpg
Steve N

[M@]

Any required reading for this course?

M@

[DMC]

Any required reading for this course?

M@

"Your Mom for Dummies"

[Affix Snow]

"Your Mom for Dummies"

ZING!!!

[M@]

"Your Mom for Dummies"
reptempted.

M@

[Seeker]

Steve (the EMS avi guy) needs a week or two to schedule things. He said he would LOVE to do it, but needs to work out the schedule. He will keep me posted. He also said if things didnt gel, he could prolly get us hooked up with that date anyway.....

SO, reserve Dec 16-17. The worst that happens is we all go up, stay at the Bretts, Drink, and Ski.:D

I assume you're also waiting to see what size group to bring. Just wondering because I plan to take the Chavin course (the same weekend, I think) if this one is full.

Thanks!

[Affix Snow]

I assume you're also waiting to see what size group to bring. Just wondering because I plan to take the Chavin course (the same weekend, I think) if this one is full.

Thanks!

Yes. Once i get the OK from steve, we will discuss group size. :)

[Seeker]

cewl. :skifemcool:

[Skilasnow]

It's in my calendar... I should be good to go so long as I can come up with the :money:

[Affix Snow]

Steve needs another week to figure out his schedule cause he might get the USFS Snow Ranger Job.....

If he cant, i say we go with Chauvin on the Same weekend if we can get in...

Mor to come soon!!!!

[Skilasnow]

I have been authorized to offer T4Ters in avalanche classes that weekend a special off-season rate at the Bretts. $30 lodging for Friday and Saturday nights combined.

[NtrentT]

Sounds good, just waiting for the date. :D

[Skilasnow]

I have put in reservatons at the Bretts for myself +10 for the special rate of $30/wkend. I can add more, or change names. Must have confirmations by midnight the Wednesday before the weekend. Discount only applies to T4T members that are signed up for avi classes that weekend.

I have listed so far other than myself:

Affix (thanks for putting this together)
DMC
RR
M@
Elwood
NtrentT
Boardman (Don't have your real name...)

and:

Rider.Steve & Seeker
unless they're planing a nice weekend at a nice place ... nudge nudge nowhatimean nowhatimean

I think we may need a nudge nudge icon:
http://www.jumpstation.ca/recroom/comedy/python/images/nudge2.jpg

[tig]

I have put in reservatons at the Bretts for myself +10 for the special rate of $30/wkend. I can add more, or change names. Must have confirmations by midnight the Wednesday before the weekend. Discount only applies to T4T members that are signed up for avi classes that weekend.

Is the EMS thing on or should one sign up with Chauvin? More precisely, are there enough people on the EMS class, that Chauvin would be the way to go?

[Skilasnow]

Is the EMS thing on or should one sign up with Chauvin?

Affix?

[NtrentT]

Im all clear to go ! Is this a friday and sat night deal at the Bretts? What are the exact dates, I think Ill have to be sick on that friday so I can head up earlier than 10pm.

[Affix Snow]

Steve said he is waiting to hear back form the US Forest Swervice about a Snow Ranger Job...If he gets it, we are f-ed. :mad:

Ill post as soon as i hear.

If it falls, i will do Chauvin.

[tig]

Steve said he is waiting to hear back form the US Forest Swervice about a Snow Ranger Job...If he gets it, we are f-ed. :mad:

Ill post as soon as i hear.

If it falls, i will do Chauvin.

If EMS dosent happen, we ought to perhaps go as a group for Chauvin?
I can do the legwork..

[Rider.Steve]

Thanks for the offer - now there's still plenty of time between now and then for some of that damned elusive white stuff to fall!

http://www.jumpstation.ca/recroom/comedy/python/images/nudge2.jpg

Hmmm.....I wonder what he's drinking. Last night I visited the Woodruff brew-pub in Knoxville Tennessee for dinner and a sampler of all their brews. They do a nice job there: their chocolate stout and IPA were first-rate, and the porter, pale ale and kolsch were nothing to sneeze at either.

Hic!

Steve

[Rider.Steve]

If EMS dosent happen, we ought to perhaps go as a group for Chauvin?
I can do the legwork..

Well, if it's 12/16-17, there isn't much legwork to do, as there's a guide to the on-line signup on the T4T Chauvin thread.

[tig]

Well, if it's 12/16-17, there isn't much legwork to do, as there's a guide to the on-line signup on the T4T Chauvin thread.

I meant to perhaps get a group rate, if its at all possible...

[Rider.Steve]

I meant to perhaps get a group rate, if its at all possible...

Right, good question.

First question is to find out how much room is left with Chauvin for 12/16-17, and second question is whether a discount is available. Since I've already been in touch with Mr. Chauvin I'll email him tonight.

Steve

[tig]

Right, good question.

First question is to find out how much room is left with Chauvin for 12/16-17, and second question is whether a discount is available. Since I've already been in touch with Mr. Chauvin I'll email him tonight.

Steve

Thanks Steve! I'm guessing that if the EMS thingy is held, there will still be 5-6 of us, but more otherwise..

Their ratio seems to be 1:12 for classroom and 1:6 for mountain for this course so we might need a group of 6 at the least...

[Rider.Steve]

Since I've already been in touch with Mr. Chauvin I'll email him tonight.

Tis done.

[Rider.Steve]

Word is that there are only two more slots in the 12/16-17 Chauvin AVI I class.

Here's the link to register: http://www.chauvinguides.com/avycourses.htm#dates

According to Marc, things are filling up all over. It may be possible to schedule a T4T group sesson another weekend, but most other weekends are already scheduled for other AVI classes.

[boardman]

I have put in reservatons at the Bretts for myself +10 for the special rate of $30/wkend. I can add more, or change names. Must have confirmations by midnight the Wednesday before the weekend. Discount only applies to T4T members that are signed up for avi classes that weekend.

I have listed so far other than myself:

Affix (thanks for putting this together)
DMC
RR
M@
Elwood
NtrentT
Boardman (Don't have your real name...)

and:

Rider.Steve & Seeker
unless they're planing a nice weekend at a nice place ... nudge nudge nowhatimean nowhatimean

I think we may need a nudge nudge icon:
http://www.jumpstation.ca/recroom/comedy/python/images/nudge2.jpg

Hey, boardman here! The name's Les! Looking forward to this! :Permagrin:

[boardman]

Word is that there are only two more slots in the 12/16-17 Chauvin AVI I class.

Here's the link to register: http://www.chauvinguides.com/avycourses.htm#dates

According to Marc, things are filling up all over. It may be possible to schedule a T4T group sesson another weekend, but most other weekends are already scheduled for other AVI classes.


WAIT, I'm confused! Is there going to be a private T4T avy course or not? Is the Bretts group signing up with Chauvin now? Do I need to book with them ASAP? HELP!!!!!

[Affix Snow]

Boardman,

Just chill a lil' bit. Im waiting to hear back from Steve from EMS and as soon as i do i will post.

[Seeker]

Boardman,

Only Rider.Steve and I signed up with Chauvin. I think everyone else is hoping the EMS course works out.

[tig]

Boardman,

Only Rider.Steve and I signed up with Chauvin. I think everyone else is hoping the EMS course works out.

So I signed up with Chauvin too. Skilas, could you put me down for that weekends lodging?

There's a fascinating discussion on TGR's slide zone on current avy conditions in Colorado, btw, which I am trying to follow to get a feel for 'general' effects which impact avy conditions (and Colorado has a snowpack already 4-6 feet deep in places...)

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62285

[boardman]

Okay, the uncertainty of the EMS gig led me to sign up for Chauvin, too, because I really want to get this course in before I go west again in early January.

[Skilasnow]

I patiently await...

[elwood]

I am in on the course, just signed up.

I would like to reserve a spot at the bar at the Bretts house please!