# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Backcountry & Ice Travel Safety: Upper Susitna/ Talkeetna
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 09 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Who: Alaska Safe Riders hosted by Susitna River Coalition
What: "Backcountry & Ice Travel Safety" Presentation
Where: Upper Susitna Senior Center
When: December 9th at 6PM
Admission: FREE and open to the public

As the days get shorter and the rivers freeze, snowmachiners across Alaska are eager to hit the trails. But are you prepared for the hidden dangers beneath the snow? This season, don't let a day of adventure turn into a crisis.

Alaska Safe Riders is hosting a critical Backcountry Safety Presentation with a special emphasis on Ice Travel Safety. This free, life-saving event is designed for every riders, from novice to expert.

We'll move beyond the basics and dive deep into the practical knowledge that keeps you safe. You will learn:

How to "Read the Ice:" Identify visual clues that signal weak or dangerous ice, from pressure ridges to high hazard  areas.
The Gear That Gets You Out: We'll demonstrate the essential, non-negotiable safety gear for ice travel, including ice picks, throw ropes, and flotation coats, and show you exactly how they can save you.
The Step-by-Step Survival Plan: What do you do in the first 60 seconds after falling through the ice? We'll walk through the proven, life-saving techniques for self-rescue and buddy-rescue.
Building a Safety Mindset: Learn how to plan your route, travel in a group effectively, and make smart decisions to avoid hazards altogether.
Don't just hope you're safe—know you're prepared. Join Alaska Safe Riders for an engaging, empowering evening that could save your life.


For more information, visit alaskasaferiders.org.

 Alaska Safe Riders is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safety, responsibility, and education for snowmobile, ATV, and outdoor enthusiasts across Alaska. Our mission is to ensure every adventure ends safely.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/talkeetna/backcountry-and-ice-travel-safety-upper-susitna-talkeetna/200029228437902
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 106

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Talkeetna
- **state**: AK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center
- **lat**: 62.13072
- **long**: -150.03585
- **full address**: Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center, 16463 E Helena Ave, Talkeetna, AK 99676, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Backcountry & Ice Travel Safety: Upper Susitna/ Talkeetna being held?
  - **A:** Backcountry & Ice Travel Safety: Upper Susitna/ Talkeetna takes place on Tue, 09 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 09 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm at Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center, 16463 E Helena Ave, Talkeetna, AK 99676, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Backcountry & Ice Travel Safety: Upper Susitna/ Talkeetna?
  - **A:** Backcountry & Ice Travel Safety: Upper Susitna/ Talkeetna is organized by Susitna River Coalition.

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