Avalanche Mitigation Services


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	Avalanche Mitigation Services was incorporated in 2005 by John Brennan- an Avalanche and Explosive Specialist. Our products and services are geared toward solving your Avalanche Control problems. Besides Avalanche Consulting, our company produces a cost effective, state of the art Avalauncher and projectile system. Other applications that call for a precision Air Cannon can easily be achieved. Our number 1 goal is customer satisfaction- please contact us for all of your needs. TESTIMONIALS: January 14, 2009 The Colorado Department of Transportation has purchased two of the Falcon GT Avalauncher and a third is on order. We have found these avalaunchers to be safe, efficient and very dependable. It is obvious that Mr. Brennan has put safety as a priority in building these devices. Mr. Brennan has responded to any concerns and questions about these avalaunchers in a timely manner. Ray Mumford Avalanche Coordinator and Trainer Colorado Department of Transportation. webmaster note: Mr. Mumford has been with the Colorado Department of Transportation for 35 years and has been working with various Avalaunchers for 26 of those years. He is currently the State Highway Department's Avalanche Coordinator and Trainer. CDOT owns Falcon GTs 005, 006, 007, 010, 013 and 019. To: John Brennan, Avalanche Mitigation Services. From: Jamie Pierce, Snow Safety Program Director, Kensington Gold Mine-Coeur Alaska Inc. Avalanche Protection Services specifically John Brennan sold us our Falcon GT Avalauncher in the summer of 2007. John’s attention to safety and functionality while designing the Avalauncher has proven itself well over hundreds of rounds we have shot using our Launcher. It has a nearly flawless maintenance record. Needless to say we have had a high degree of success, thus happiness with the entire system not mention its ease of use. Additionally John has been prompt in returning calls and easy to deal with in all phases of our continued interactions. I would be happy to recommend this product and John to anyone interested in a solid performing launching platform such as the Falcon GT. Regards, Jamie Pierce, IFMGA Mountain Guide Snow Safety Program Director, Coeur Alaska, Inc. webmaster note: Coeur AK owns Falcon GT 002. The Sun Valley Ski Patrol purchased a Falcon GT Avalauncher from Avalanche Mitigation Services in the summer of 2007 and it was placed into service for the 2007-2008 winter season. The purchase of the Falcon was a major upgrade from our Circa 1974 MK avalauncher. We built our new gun platform from the specs supplied by AMS and installed the gun. After firing just a few "dummy" rounds through the gun to get an idea for shot pressure and target acquisition as compared to the MK, we were using live rounds during control mornings. We have a 3 person gun crew but with the ease of use of the falcon, the gun could easily be operated by a single gunner. This is our second season with the Falcon and summer storage and routine maintenance is easy to understand and perform. As of today, we have had no problems and have needed no repairs. We are completely satisfied with our purchase of the Falcon and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone in need of an avalauncher for their avalanche control needs. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me during normal patrol hours Monday-Friday at Sun Valley Ski Patrol Head Quarters-208.622.6262 or on my cell anytime at-208.309.0392. Sincerely, Mike Davis Lead Gunner, S.V.S.P webmaster note: Sun Valley owns Falcon GT 004. Dear JB and Avalanche Mitigation Services, I thought that I would drop you a note and tell you that Arapahoe Basin Ski Area has been very happy with the performance and quality of our Falcon GT Avalauncher. The “gun” was the most economical solution to our snow safety needs and has been instrumental in the development and opening of the Expert terrain in Montezuma Bowl. After evaluating a number of options, the Falcon GT has met our needs and we look forward to its’ use for years to come. JB, you have also responded to inquiries in a timely fashion and have offered advice freely. Thanks! Sincerely, leif Leif Eric Borgeson Snow Safety Director Arapahoe Basin Ski Area webmaster note: Arapahoe Basin owns Falcon GT 003. John; I would just like to confirm that it was a pleasure dealing with you over the purchase of the X2000M air cannon. The photographs you sent of the cannon accurately depicted the condition of the cannon, there was no unforeseen damage. The price we negotiated was reasonable. The communications between us were always good, even when I could not reach you on your cell phone due to local coverage; I always received a prompt reply later in the day. The shipping of the cannon was as described and was both prompt and efficient. Having had some severe problems dealing with other vendors of air cannons I can only state that it was a pleasure dealing with someone who was so professional in how he conducted his business. Best Regards. Jonathan S. Kelly Senior Engineer I Power Systems Group Qinetis North America I Foster-Miller Inc. Technology Solutions Group 350 Second Ave Waltham MA 02451 To: BRENNAN, JOHN John, Just wanted to send a letter of gratitude for the technical support you provided us on our McCracken Avalauncher last week. Your education and credentials speak for themselves, but what you don’t see in those is the man and the person. In our conversations and email communications what came through to me was your willingness to help others, to take time out of your busy schedule to offer guidance and technical support to someone who doesn’t even own one of your guns. These are the intangible traits that, I am sure, will continue to make you and your business extremely successful in your field. With great respect and deepest regards, Matthew M. Mierzejewski Surface Services Supervisor Freeport-McMoran Copper and Gold Climax Molybdenum Henderson Mine 1746 Cty Rd 202 Empire, CO 80438 Wow! That sure beats skinning and hiking through rocks and deep powder. We've had 17" since this storm started yesterday afternoon, and while we didn't move any snow, I sure feel better about opening the moraine. The launcher worked awesome! Thanks again, John Millslagle Snow Safety Director, Mt. Bachelor Webmaster note: Mt. Bachelor owns Falcon GT 008. Hi John, We just fired the launcher for the first time last Tuesday. I have fired thousand of launcher rounds from all sorts of guns. Yours is by far the best. You beautifully addressed all of the things that drove me crazy for years. Congratulations and thanks. Rick Owsley built us a trailer right on par with your launcher. Tanks and tube stored below the deck. Jacks with crampons! Nice tool boxes and it is very stable. If anyone would like one built Rick is interested in building another and gets my highest recommendations. I don't think ITD will be buying another gun right now but if we do I would want a Falcon. Cheers, Bill Nicholson ITD Lead Avalanche Forecaster 208-259-3336 office Webmaster note: Idaho Department of Transportation owns Falcon GT 009. From: Frank Baumann Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 10:43 AM To: BRENNAN, JOHN; Hal Hartman Subject: The Falcon GT Avalauncher Attachments: DSC_0115.jpg Hi John, I just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with your Falcon GT avalauncher- it is a really well-built, precision instrument that is proving to be invaluable at our Laguna del Maule project in Chile for doing avalanche control. I am also really pleased with all the support that you were able to provide us in getting the avalauncher fully operational- in that regard, it has been a real pleasure working with Hal Hartman in developing the ranging tables and making sure that the targeting is spot-on. Please don’t hesitate to include me as a reference if anyone would like to know more about how well your avalauncher works, and how good your customer support is. Thanks again, Frank W. Baumann, P.Eng. Geological Engineer- Special Projects webmaster note: Magma Energy's El Maule site is using Falcon FT 012 and that is the 3rd ASME/WorkSafe BC approved launcher in service. John, We have begun using the Falcon GT that we purchased from your company. It is a very nice piece. We have fired about 40 rounds through it without any issues. We are actually using about 7-10% less nitrogen per round. We are still using the AVR-1 round and have had great success. I would like to purchase a new firing valve like the one on the Falcon GT for our other gun the B-2000M. Could you please provide me with a vendor and part number? Regards, Eric Eric Nordine Senior Supervisor Henderson Mine PO Box 68 Empire, CO. 80438 303-569-3221 ext. 1368 Tel 303-569-2829 Fax webmaster note: Henderson Mine owns Falcon GT 014. Thanks, John, The gun is a joy to operate compared to the old Peter´s tray loader that I had been using here in Portillo for 15 years. I’ll send you some photos next time we shoot. Thanks again for the prompt response. Saludos Frank Coffey Snow Safety Director Portillo Chile webmaster note: Portillo owns Falcon GT 015 Products and Services \| photo gallery \| about us \| articles \| contact us