(Holy mother of mehug, I'm actually posting a snowboarding-related thread! Weird.)
Anyway, I'm about to pull the trigger on taking my first avi class, Level I, through these folks:
http://www.sierramountaineering.com/...che_school.htm
While I don't have any immediate plans to do backcountry riding, I figured the knowlege might be useful for snowshoeing and maybe x-country skiing jaunts. Does this make sense?
What have your experiences been with avi clinics: worthwhile? Interesting? Boring? Money better spent getting Bon Jovi-style hair highlights?
My outdoorsy group gets a discount ($150 for the class, vs. the usual $245), so that sweetens the deal a bit.