Backcountry & Ice Travel Safety – Upper Susitna/Talkeetna
Who: Alaska Safe Riders, hosted by the Susitna River Coalition
What: Backcountry & Ice Travel Safety Presentation
Where: Upper Susitna Senior Center
When: December 9th at 6 PM
Admission: FREE and open to the public
As the days shorten and the rivers begin to freeze, riders across Alaska are gearing up for winter adventures. Before you hit the throttle, make sure you’re prepared for what lies beneath the snow and ice.
Join Alaska Safe Riders for a vital and engaging safety presentation with a special focus on Ice Travel Safety. This free community event is designed for every rider — from first-time snowmachiners to seasoned backcountry travelers.
We’ll go beyond basic tips and dive into the essential skills that keep you safe in unpredictable winter conditions, including:
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Reading the Ice: How to recognize visual indicators of weak or dangerous ice, pressure ridges, overflow zones, and known hazard areas.
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Essential Gear Demos: Learn about must-have ice travel safety equipment — ice picks, throw ropes, flotation layers — and see exactly how they save lives.
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Survival Step-by-Step: What to do in the crucial first minute if you or a riding partner breaks through the ice, including proven self-rescue and buddy-rescue techniques.
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Building a Safety Mindset: Smart trip planning, group travel tactics, and decision-making to avoid hazards before they become emergencies.
Don’t just hope you’re ready — be prepared. Join us for this informative evening that could save a life this winter.
For more information, visit alaskasaferiders.org.
Alaska Safe Riders is a non-profit organization committed to promoting safety, responsibility, and education for snowmachine, ATV, and outdoor recreation across Alaska.
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