Dave Duff
I am writing in enthusiastic support of Alex Ibbotson. I have never written a recommendation, however; I’ve never had the opportunity where the candidate or the situation be such a perfect fit. I was provided an opportunity to take part in a week-long snowmobile training exercise, within the mountains of British Columbia. Over the course of the week, Alex Ibbotson was not just a patient and creative educator, she was also a miracle-worker! Alex invested the time required to explain and demonstrate both technical and life saving techniques specific to the terrain and dangers of backcountry snowmobiling in the BC mountains. Her in-depth and methodical teaching methods allowed me and others on this exercise to not only improve on, but also establish new skills and techniques. The techniques and skills that Alex so expertly executed to the class have taken my sledding abilities and riding confidence to a new level. I could not be happier with Alex Ibbotson as a coach and an educator. The dedication she shows to safe backcountry snowmobiling, to her students’ individual needs and the snowmobiling community, is exceptional. Thanks to Alex I have enjoyed more backcountry riding than ever before and greatly look forward to my next opportunity to learn from her expertise.
Dave Duff