BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Alaska Safe Riders - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260416T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260419T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112105 CREATED:20251010T234604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T234604Z UID:22476-1776326400-1776628800@alaskasaferiders.org SUMMARY:Save the Date: Valdez Mountain Man Hillclimbs - Valdez DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: Valdez Mountain Man Hillclimbs – Thompson Pass\, Alaska📅 April 16–19\, 2026📍 Thompson Pass\, Alaska \nThe mountains are calling — and riders are answering! The Valdez Mountain Man Hillclimbs\, hosted by the Valdez Snowmachine Club\, return to Thompson Pass for four days of adrenaline-fueled competition and incredible mountain views. Watch skilled racers push their limits in one of Alaska’s most legendary snowmachine events. \nAlaska Safe Riders will also be hosting several hands-on activities for both kids and adults throughout the event — with times and exact locations to be announced closer to the event itself. 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 details on Alaska Safe Riders’ participation and race/climb information coming soon! \n❄️ Don’t miss the action in Thompson Pass — where horsepower meets high elevation! \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 \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 X/TwitterThis 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-valdez-mountain-man-hillclimbs-valdez/ LOCATION:Thompson Pass\, Mile 27.5 Richardson Highway\, Valdez\, AK\, 99686\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Expo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://alaskasaferiders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Alaska-Safe-Riders-Event-Flyer-ABSW-2025-6.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Buck":MAILTO:mike@alaskasaferiders.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260417T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260417T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112105 CREATED:20260312T221552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T221552Z UID:44181-1776441600-1776445200@alaskasaferiders.org SUMMARY:Alaska Safe Riders & Soul Rides Beacon Bash DESCRIPTION:Valdez Mountain Man Hillclimb | Thompson Pass\nThink you can find a buried rider in time? \nJoin Alaska Safe Riders and Soul Rides for the Beacon Bash\, a fun\, fast-paced avalanche rescue challenge designed to test your backcountry skills and reinforce the importance of practicing with your rescue gear. \nParticipants can bring their avalanche rescue kit (beacon\, probe\, and shovel) and take a shot at the challenge with a $5 donation to Alaska Safe Riders\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to expanding avalanche education and motorized backcountry safety across Alaska. \nHere’s the twist:You’ll have 10 minutes — roughly the critical rescue window for avalanche burials — to locate and recover the buried beacon using your gear and your skills. It’s a race against the clock and a reminder that practice saves lives. \nTentative Time:📅 April 17th⏰ Around 4 PM \nNote: The exact timing may shift depending on weather conditions and the Valdez Mountain Man Hillclimb schedule.Please listen for announcements from the race crew or swing by the Alaska Safe Riders\, Soul Rides\, or The Sierra Winter Way booths for the latest updates. \nAlong the way\, participants will also have chances to win door prizes generously donated by: \n\nAlaska Safe Riders\nThe Sierra Winter Way\nAlaska Mining & Diving Supply\nAlaska Motorized Equipment\nAwaken Productions\n\nWhether you’re sharpening your rescue skills or just looking for a fun challenge with friends\, the Beacon Bash is a great way to practice like it matters. \nBecause it does. \nNote: Alaska Safe Riders membership and event registration are NOT required to participate. However\, becoming a member helps us grow avalanche education and backcountry safety programs across Alaska\, and pre-registering helps us communicate directly with you if the event time or date needs to change. \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 Event Master Sign Up\n \n \n CompanyThis 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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Please make sure the correct event name is selected before continuing.Member Promo Code ASR Member Discount:\nAlaska Safe Riders members receive a 10% discount on event registrations.\nIf you are already a member\, enter your discount code and click Apply. You can find your promo code on the membership dashboard.\nNot a member yet? Sign up here. Memberships start at $25 per year\, and in many cases the event discount will save you more than the cost of membership.\nThis field is hidden when viewing the formPayment Required Conditional (Admin only)Consent(Required) I agree to receive SMS notifications for transaction confirmations\, reminders\, and promotional offers. 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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. 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All transactions are encrypted and processed safely.\n Save & Continue URL:https://alaskasaferiders.org/event/alaska-safe-riders-soul-rides-beacon-bash/ LOCATION:Thompson Pass\, Mile 27.5 Richardson Highway\, Valdez\, AK\, 99686\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Expo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://alaskasaferiders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Beacon-Bash.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Winter":MAILTO:sierrawintersmith@outlook.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR