BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Alaska Safe Riders - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Alaska Safe Riders X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://alaskasaferiders.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Alaska Safe Riders REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Anchorage BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20250309T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20251102T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20260308T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20261101T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20270314T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20271107T100000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260228T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T103645 CREATED:20251211T230644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T200432Z UID:26257-1772269200-1772380800@alaskasaferiders.org SUMMARY:AK Powder Pursuit - Women's Snowmachine Clinic Feb 28 - Mar 1 DESCRIPTION:📅 February 28 – March 1\, 2025\n📍 Valdez\, Alaska\n💲 $150 for the weekend + Alaska Safe Rider Membership\n👥 26 Rider Limit \nIf you’re ready to build confidence on the mountain — with hands-on coaching\, supportive instruction\, and a community of women who ride — this two-day clinic is for you.\nThis first course in the Alaska Powder Pursuit series is designed specifically for Beginners and Advanced Beginners\, focusing on the fundamentals that make you a safer\, smoother\, and more intentional backcountry rider. The Alaska Powder Pursuit team meets you at your skill level\, helping you progress with clarity and confidence. \nOver the weekend\, you’ll learn to:\n❄️ Control your sled through balance\, throttle management\, and body positioning\n❄️ Use countersteering and carving to move fluidly through varied terrain\n❄️ Read terrain and understand foundational avalanche awareness\n❄️ Work through stuck situations efficiently and safely \nAdditional topics include:\n❄️ Gear that supports progression\n❄️ Sled setup for improved handling\n❄️ Safe travel habits and communication practices\n❄️ Preventative Sled Maintenance \nBy the end of the weekend\, you’ll ride with more confidence\, more skill\, and a deeper understanding of safe backcountry travel. \nRider Levels\nTrue Beginner – You are brand new to snowmachines. You may have never ridden or only ridden once or twice. You’re still learning basic controls\, throttle/brake feel\, balance\, and how the machine responds on snow.\nBeginner – You are comfortable operating a sled at slow to moderate speeds on groomed trails. You can start\, stop\, and turn with confidence but are still developing body positioning\, throttle control\, and understanding terrain.\nAdvanced Beginner – You ride groomed and ungroomed terrain with growing confidence. You’re beginning to explore off-trail riding\, sidehilling basics\, climbing small features\, and navigating variable snow\, while still refining balance\, technique\, and recovery skills.\nIntermediate – You ride on- and off-trail regularly and can manage varied terrain\, deeper snow\, and moderate sidehills. You understand line choice\, machine control\, and terrain hazards and are ready to work on advanced techniques\, efficiency\, and riding bigger features. \n👉 This clinic is best suited for Beginners to Advanced Beginners.  \nMeet the Founders of Alaska Powder Pursuit\n✨ Teslin Hoyem — Born and raised in remote Alaska\, Teslin brings deep wilderness knowledge\, racing experience\, and a passion for empowering others to explore wild terrain safely and confidently.\n✨ Galen Bridgewater — A lifelong mountain athlete who transitioned from competitive snowboarding to mountain riding; Galen is known for her approachable teaching style and commitment to helping women build mountain confidence.\n✨ MoAnna Bradshaw — A Valdez local and podium finisher at Arctic Man and the Valdez Hill Climb. MoAnna blends technical riding skill\, storm-season terrain understanding\, and a grounded\, supportive leadership style. \nThese women created Alaska Powder Pursuit to help riders explore Alaska’s mountains with confidence\, community\, and respect for the terrain. \nRegistration Details\n📝 Pre-Registration Required: Complete our questionnaire\, select your clinic date\, and submit payment. \nMembership RequiredParticipation in this event requires an active Alaska Safe Riders membership. Please ensure your membership is current before registering. You can log in to your existing account or renew your membership using the link below. Becoming or remaining an active member helps support our safety programs\, rider education\, and community outreach—thank you for being part of the Alaska Safe Riders family. View Membership Levels Already a member? Log in here \n🚗 Transportation\, Lodging & Machines:All participants are responsible for their own transportation\, lodging\, and snowmachine. If you’d like support with transportation resources or options to rent a sled (including options in the Mat-Su Valley through AK Toy Rentals)\, please contact Galen for guidance. \n🏨 Book lodging early — Valdez fills quickly in winter. \n🔁 Cancellation Policy:– 72+ hours → Full refund– Under 72 hours → 50% refund \nCommunity Support\nA big thank-you to the Valdez Snowmachine Club for their support and for helping grow the AK Powder Pursuit programs in Valdez and beyond. \nQuestions?📧 Contact Galen Bridgewater at valdezwomensclinics@gmail.com \nPlease Note:Membership is required to participate in this course. The course price has been set with membership in mind\, which means coupon codes and discounts will not apply to this program. \nYour annual ASR membership unlocks training opportunities\, rider resources\, and community benefits that support safety across Alaska. \n✨ ASR Basic — $25/yr: Members-only training events; networking; merch offers; automatic prize entries👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ASR Family — $50/yr: Up to 6 family members; group networking; merch offers; prize entries🏫 ASR Schools — $100/yr: School recognition; priority training reservations; special school offers🏢 ASR Business — $500+/yr: Business recognition; industry networking; visibility at events/workshops; website/newsletter recognition URL:https://alaskasaferiders.org/event/ak-powder-pursuit-womens-snowmachine-clinic-feb-28-mar-1/ LOCATION:Thompson Pass\, Mile 27.5 Richardson Highway\, Valdez\, AK\, 99686\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Class,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://alaskasaferiders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AK-Powder-Pursuit-Clinics-Feb-28-Mar-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Buck":MAILTO:mike@alaskasaferiders.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260314T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T103645 CREATED:20251011T002355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T215452Z UID:22557-1773478800-1773507600@alaskasaferiders.org SUMMARY:emPOWDERed Ladies Backcountry Ride - Mountain Riders DESCRIPTION:emPOWDERed Ladies Backcountry Ride\n📍 Eureka Lodge📅 March 14\, 2026👩‍🦰🏔️ Rider Limit: 24 \nJoin Alaska Safe Riders for an empowering\, ladies-only backcountry snowmobile ride focused on mountain rider skills\, confidence-building\, and community. This event blends skill development with a laid-back\, supportive group ride—meeting you where you’re at and offering guidance along the way. Space is limited to 24 riders to ensure a high-quality\, personalized experience. \nMany riders will arrive in Eureka on Friday\, March 13\, and we invite you to join us for relaxed\, informal pre-ride conversations in the lodge that evening. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow riders\, meet your coaches\, and get stoked for the day ahead. \nSaturday Schedule – March 148:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast at the lodge9:45 AM: Mountain riders meet in the bar area with riding gear mostly on and packs ready for a mandatory pack checkAvalanche gear and radios are requiredBeacons will be checked prior to riding10:00 AM: All sleds warmed up and ready in the back parking lotFinal head count before departure\nIf you’re interested in riding but don’t have all required safety gear (radio\, beacon\, probe\, shovel)\, please let us know—we do have a limited number of extras available. \nRiders will head out with their coaches\, Angie\, Kirsten\, Tia and Sierra\, and work on a variety of mountain riding skills throughout the day. The two groups will plan to meet up for a backcountry lunch break at 1:00 PM (make sure to pack a snack)\, then head back out for a few more hours of riding\, with the day wrapping up around 5:00 PM. \nFor those staying the evening\, join us for a group dinner at 6:00 PM\, where we’ll be giving away awesome prizes from our sponsors\, sharing stories from the ride\, and—most importantly—continuing to grow our shred community. \nLodging InformationEureka Lodge: Limited availability\, 10% off for Alaska Safe Riders members\, RV hookups and camper spots availableGunsight Mountain Lodge – 10% off for ASR membersAlternative options: Long Rifle Lodge and Sheep Mountain Lodge\nThank You to Our SponsorsA special thank you to our primary sponsors for making this event possible: Alaska Mining and Diving Supply\, Uptrack Alliance\, Artwork by Sierra Winter\, Oxbow\, Awaken Productions\, and Rally AK. Your support helps us create safe\, empowering\, and community-driven riding opportunities for women in the mountains.\n⚠️ Alaska Safe Riders membership is required to participate.We can’t wait to shred with you all and spend an unforgettable weekend riding\, learning\, and connecting in the mountains. 🏔️✨ \n✨ ASR Basic — $25/yr: Members-only training events; networking; merch offers; automatic prize entries👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ASR Family — $50/yr: Up to 6 family members; networking with riders & champions; merch offers; prize entries🏫 ASR Schools — $100/yr: School recognition; priority reservations for school trainings; special school offers🏢 ASR Business — $500+/yr: Business recognition; industry networking; visibility at events/workshops; website/newsletter recognition \n👉 Start your journey to safer riding today—join Alaska Safe Riders! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Please enter the participant’s full legal name as it should appear on event records and confirmations.Email(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Enter a valid email address. 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Describe any mechanical issues you are aware of.(Required)Example: the check engine light comes on at 3000 RPM but otherwise runs well throughout the day. Are you comfortable unloading/loading your snowmachine?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Need Assistance\n \n \n \n Other\n Riding ExperienceHelp us understand your current riding experience and the skills you hope to build through our clinics.How long have you been riding snowmachines?(Required)\n \n \n Never\n \n \n \n A Few Times\n \n \n \n 1-2 Seasons\n \n \n \n 3+ Seasons\n How would you describe your current skill level?(Required)\n \n \n True Beginner - You are brand new to snowmachines. You may have never ridden or only ridden once or twice. Still learning basic controls\, throttle/brake feel\, balance\, and how the machine responds on snow.\n \n \n \n Beginner - You are comfortable operating a sled at slow to moderate speeds on groomed trails. You can start\, stop\, and turn with confidence but are still developing body positioning\, throttle control\, and understanding terrain.\n \n \n \n Advanced Beginner - You ride groomed and ungroomed terrain with growing confidence. You’re beginning to explore off-trail riding\, sidehilling basics\, climbing small features\, and navigating variable snow. Still refining balance\, technique\, and recovery skills.\n \n \n \n Intermediate - You ride on- and off-trail regularly and can manage varied terrain\, deeper snow\, and moderate sidehills. You understand line choice\, machine control\, and terrain hazards. Ready to work on advanced techniques\, efficiency\, and riding bigger features.\n \n \n \n Other\n What type of terrain have you ridden?(Required)\n \n Trails\n \n \n Meadows\n \n \n Low-Angle Powder\n \n \n Steeper Terrain\n \n \n High Alpine/Mountains\n \n \n Rivers\n \n \n Glaciers\n Select all that apply. What are you hoping to improve on during the clinic?(Required)\n \n Throttle Control\n \n \n Body Positioning\n \n \n Countersteering\n Select all that apply. What makes you nervous or unsure when riding?Do you have any injuries or physical limitations we should know about?Your GoalsHelp us understand how we can help you improve your skills in the riding and backcountry industry. What do you hope to gain from this clinic?(Required)What would you define as success from this clinic?(Required)Is there anything else we should know about you?(Required)Gear & PreparednessWe are proud to partner with Alaska Safe Riders to bring these clinics to women in the industry and safety is key! 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All transactions are encrypted and processed safely.\n Save & Continue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://alaskasaferiders.org/event/empowderedmountainriders/ LOCATION:Eureka Lodge\, Alaska\, Mile 128 Glenn Hwy.\, Glennallen\, AK\, 99588\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://alaskasaferiders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/emPOWDERed-March-14th.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Winter":MAILTO:sierrawintersmith@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260321T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260321T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T103645 CREATED:20251010T234339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T234709Z UID:22469-1774080000-1774123200@alaskasaferiders.org SUMMARY:Save the Date: The Mayor’s Cup Race – Valdez DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: The Mayor’s Cup Race – Valdez\, Alaska📅 Saturday\, March 21st\, 2026📍 The Pipe Yard\, Valdez\, Alaska \nGet ready for high-speed action at the Mayor’s Cup Race\, hosted by the Valdez Snowmachine Club! This annual showdown brings riders together for an unforgettable day of racing\, community\, and winter fun in the heart of Valdez. \nAlaska Safe Riders will also be hosting several hands-on activities for both kids and adults during the event — with times and exact locations to be announced closer to race day. Make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you don’t miss those important updates as spring approaches! \nStay tuned — more event details and Alaska Safe Riders’ involvement coming soon! \n❄️ Mark your calendar and join us at the Pipe Yard for an epic day on the snow! \n\nBecome a Member of Alaska Safe Riders \nSupport safer\, more enjoyable riding across Alaska and enjoy member perks: \n✨ ASR Basic — $25/yr: Members-only training events; networking; merch offers; automatic prize entries👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ASR Family — $50/yr: Up to 6 family members; networking with riders & champions; merch offers; prize entries🏫 ASR Schools — $100/yr: School recognition; priority reservations for school trainings; special school offers🏢 ASR Business — $500+/yr: Business recognition; industry networking; visibility at events/workshops; website/newsletter recognition \n👉 Start your journey to safer riding today — join Alaska Safe Riders! \n  \n\n \n \n Membership form\n Alaska Safe Riders Membership Form \n \n \n Step 1 of 2 - Member Information\n \n \n 0%\n \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.This field is hidden when viewing the formPayment confirmed?\n \n Debra\n This field is hidden when viewing the formPayment Confirmation Date\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formPayment Confirmation Notes\nTell us a bit about yourself so we can set up your membership.\n Email for Membership(Required)\n \n Ticket & Membership information will be sent to this email.Name for Membership(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone Number(Required)I agree to receive SMS notifications for transaction confirmations\, reminders\, and promotional offers. 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(Offline Payment)(Required)\n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Yes\n If you are making an offline payment\, you will receive a receipt email that you will need to show to an Alaska Safe Riders Representative to complete your offline payment.Alternate Payment Method (Offline Payment)(Required)\n \n Credit Card\n \n \n Cash\n \n \n Check\n This is the payment method you will be using when you meet an Alaska Safe Riders Representative to complete your offline payment.Credit CardConfiguration Required: To use the Square field\, please configure your Square Settings.Please enter your Billing Address:(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Required to complete purchase.Annual Subscription(Required)\n \n I agree to renew my Alaska Safe Riders Membership annually URL:https://alaskasaferiders.org/event/save-the-date-the-mayors-cup-race-valdez/ LOCATION:Valdez Pipe Yard\, Specific Info Coming Soon\, Valdez\, 99686\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Expo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://alaskasaferiders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Alaska-Safe-Riders-Event-Flyer-ABSW-2025-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Buck":MAILTO:mike@alaskasaferiders.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260328T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T103645 CREATED:20251211T231323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T210724Z UID:26249-1774688400-1774800000@alaskasaferiders.org SUMMARY:AK Powder Pursuit - Women's Snowmachine Clinic Mar 28 - Mar 29 DESCRIPTION:📅 March 28 – March 29\, 2025\n📍 Valdez\, Alaska\n💲 $150 for the weekend + Alaska Safe Rider Membership\n👥 26 Rider Limit \nIf you’re ready to build confidence on the mountain — with hands-on coaching\, supportive instruction\, and a community of women who ride — this two-day clinic is for you.\nThis first course in the Alaska Powder Pursuit series is designed specifically for Advanced Beginners to Intermediate riders\, focusing on the fundamentals that make you a safer\, smoother\, and more intentional backcountry rider. The Alaska Powder Pursuit team meets you at your skill level\, helping you progress with clarity and confidence. \nOver the weekend\, you’ll learn to:\n❄️ Control your sled through balance\, throttle management\, and body positioning\n❄️ Use countersteering and carving to move fluidly through varied terrain\n❄️ Read terrain and understand foundational avalanche awareness\n❄️ Work through stuck situations efficiently and safely \nAdditional topics include:\n❄️ Gear that supports progression\n❄️ Sled setup for improved handling\n❄️ Safe travel habits and communication practices\n❄️ Preventative Sled Maintenance \nBy the end of the weekend\, you’ll ride with more confidence\, more skill\, and a deeper understanding of safe backcountry travel. \nRider Levels\nTrue Beginner – You are brand new to snowmachines. You may have never ridden or only ridden once or twice. You’re still learning basic controls\, throttle/brake feel\, balance\, and how the machine responds on snow.\nBeginner – You are comfortable operating a sled at slow to moderate speeds on groomed trails. You can start\, stop\, and turn with confidence but are still developing body positioning\, throttle control\, and understanding terrain.\nAdvanced Beginner – You ride groomed and ungroomed terrain with growing confidence. You’re beginning to explore off-trail riding\, sidehilling basics\, climbing small features\, and navigating variable snow\, while still refining balance\, technique\, and recovery skills.\nIntermediate – You ride on- and off-trail regularly and can manage varied terrain\, deeper snow\, and moderate sidehills. You understand line choice\, machine control\, and terrain hazards and are ready to work on advanced techniques\, efficiency\, and riding bigger features. \n👉 This clinic is best suited for Advanced Beginners to Intermediate riders. \nMeet the Founders of Alaska Powder Pursuit\n✨ Teslin Hoyem — Born and raised in remote Alaska\, Teslin brings deep wilderness knowledge\, racing experience\, and a passion for empowering others to explore wild terrain safely and confidently.\n✨ Galen Bridgewater — A lifelong mountain athlete who transitioned from competitive snowboarding to mountain riding; Galen is known for her approachable teaching style and commitment to helping women build mountain confidence.\n✨ MoAnna Bradshaw — A Valdez local and podium finisher at Arctic Man and the Valdez Hill Climb. MoAnna blends technical riding skill\, storm-season terrain understanding\, and a grounded\, supportive leadership style. \nThese women created Alaska Powder Pursuit to help riders explore Alaska’s mountains with confidence\, community\, and respect for the terrain. \nRegistration Details\n📝 Pre-Registration Required: Complete our questionnaire\, select your clinic date\, and submit payment. \n🚗 Transportation\, Lodging & Machines:All participants are responsible for their own transportation\, lodging\, and snowmachine. If you’d like support with transportation resources or options to rent a sled (including options in the Mat-Su Valley through AK Toy Rentals)\, please contact Galen for guidance. \n🏨 Book lodging early — Valdez fills quickly in winter. \n🔁 Cancellation Policy:– 72+ hours → Full refund– Under 72 hours → 50% refund \nCommunity Support\nA big thank-you to the Valdez Snowmachine Club for their support and for helping grow the AK Powder Pursuit programs in Valdez and beyond. \nQuestions?📧 Contact Galen Bridgewater at valdezwomensclinics@gmail.com \nPlease Note:Membership is required to participate in this course. The course price has been set with membership in mind\, which means coupon codes and discounts will not apply to this program. \nYour annual ASR membership unlocks training opportunities\, rider resources\, and community benefits that support safety across Alaska. \n✨ ASR Basic — $25/yr: Members-only training events; networking; merch offers; automatic prize entries👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ASR Family — $50/yr: Up to 6 family members; group networking; merch offers; prize entries🏫 ASR Schools — $100/yr: School recognition; priority training reservations; special school offers🏢 ASR Business — $500+/yr: Business recognition; industry networking; visibility at events/workshops; website/newsletter recognition \nMembership RequiredParticipation in this event requires an active Alaska Safe Riders membership. Please ensure your membership is current before registering. You can log in to your existing account or renew your membership using the link below. Becoming or remaining an active member helps support our safety programs\, rider education\, and community outreach—thank you for being part of the Alaska Safe Riders family. View Membership Levels Already a member? Log in here URL:https://alaskasaferiders.org/event/akpowpursuitwomensclinicfeb28/ LOCATION:Thompson Pass\, Mile 27.5 Richardson Highway\, Valdez\, AK\, 99686\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Class,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://alaskasaferiders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AK-Powder-Pursuit-Clinic-Mar-28-Mar-29.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Buck":MAILTO:mike@alaskasaferiders.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR