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The AST Level 1 is considered the minimum level of training that all backcountry riders should have. The AST 1 is an excellent introduction to avalanche terrain recognition skills, snowpack theory, rescue skills and overall risk management…
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CANADIAN AVALANCHE CENTRE (CAC)
AVY AWARENESS SEMINAR & BEACON ORIENTATION

Meeting Time – Tue, October 12, 2010
6:30pm – Doors open
7:00pm – 9:00pm – Class

Meeting Location – Radisson Hotel
435 Gregoire Drive , Fort McMurray Alberta T9H 4K7

This program is a basic introductory to avalanche safety and is a great option for those not able to attend the daytime AST1 session noted above.
This 2 hour evening presentation is sponsored by the Canadian Avalanche Centre. This is an excellent introduction highlighting tools, courses, and resources available through the Canadian Avalanche Centre. This includes appreciation for the value of…
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OUTDOOR RESCUE EXERCISES

Meeting Time – Wed, October 13, 2010
1:00pm – Doors open
1:30pm – 5:30pm Class

Meeting Location – Heritage Park #1 Tolen Drive, Fort McMurray, AB

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This outdoor session is a modified AST1 mountain field session. This session is designed to offer rescue training skills to students that may not have the opportunity to complete the AST mountain field training session. It is also a great pre-course preparation for those riders keen to make the most of the AST1 mountain field exercises. Hands on activities will be…
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INDOOR RESCUE WORKSHOP

Meeting Time – Wed, October 13, 2010
6:00pm – Doors open
6:30pm – 9:30pm Class

Meeting Location – Radisson Hotel
435 Gregoire Drive , Fort McMurray Alberta T9H 4K7

This program is a basic introductory to rescue skills and is a great option for those not able to attend the daytime Outdoor Rescue Workshop session noted above.
If you should ever find yourself in the situation to need it, the beacon search should be second nature, freeing your mind up for more complicated rescue needs. Learn how to…
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PLEASE NOTE These Rescue Workshops will be indoor / outdoor presentations and hands-on. Please bring your personal beacon, probe, shovel, and pack if you already own them, however it is not necessary. Some demo units will be available. Please dress for the weather as we may take the opportunity to go outdoors for part of the program.

It is recommended that you label all personal gear with your name to prevent loss.
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AST 2 (Advanced Recreational Avalanche Class)

Meeting Time – Thu & Fri, October 14 & 15, 2010
5:30pm – Doors open
6:00pm – 10:00pm Class

Meeting Location – Radisson Hotel
435 Gregoire Drive , Fort McMurray Alberta T9H 4K7

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The AST 2 will test your skills to gather quality data, improve your interpretation skills and highlight opportunities to…
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Mountain field sessions to complete the AST2 will be available in Valemount, Kakwa, and Golden in January and February.
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AST 1 Mountain Field Session

Choose ONE field day.
Valemount, Tumbler Ridge, Golden, Fernie, Revelstoke
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A certificate of completion for the AST1 is awarded to those riders that follow through with a hands-on mountain field session.
Mountain training is very important. Understanding the signs of unstable snow, choosing terrain and proper travel habits are the key to managing the risks in avalanche areas. Habits are hard to break but by actually…
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To Register

You may register for any number of the sessions depending on your interests and availability.
THE DAYTIME SESSIONS ARE THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE.

All sessions are open to youth, 14 years of age and older. Bring your spouse and children and qualify for family pricing.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
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Confirmed Registrations

Ashmont, AB - AST1 Avalanche Classroom Session

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Meeting Time – Saturday, December 11, 2010
8:30pm – Doors open
9:00am – 5:30pm

Meeting Location – Ashmont Agriplex
Ashmont, AB

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The AST Level 1 is considered the minimum level of training that backcountry riders should have. The AST 1 is an excellent introduction to “how not to get caught”...avalanche terrain recognition skills, snowpack theory, rescue skills and overall risk management…
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT THE CLASSROOM SESSION, PLEASE TAKE SOME TIME TO REVIEW THESE LINKS.
1) The Public Avalanche Bulletin
2) North Columbia Avalanche Report
3) The Avaluator

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AST 1 Field sessions – 8 hr minimum

Choose ONE field day.
CLICK HERE to view all available Field Sessions

A certificate of completion for the AST1 is awarded to those riders that complete the hands-on mountain field session.
Mountain training is very important. Understanding the signs of unstable snow, choosing terrain and proper travel habits are the key to managing the risks in avalanche areas. Habits are hard to break but by actually…
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

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Hanna, AB - AST1 Avalanche Classroom Session

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Meeting Time – Sunday, December 5, 2010
8:30pm – Doors open
9:00am – 5:30pm

Meeting Location – TBD
Hanna, AB

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PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT THE CLASSROOM SESSION, PLEASE TAKE SOME TIME TO REVIEW THESE LINKS.
1) The Public Avalanche Bulletin
2) North Columbia Avalanche Report
3) The Avaluator

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AST 1 Field sessions – 8 hr minimum

Choose ONE field day.
CLICK HERE to view all available Field Sessions

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To Register

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Confirmed Registrations

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Barrhead, AB - AST1 Avalanche Classroom Session (8.5 hr)

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Meeting Time – Tue-Wed, November 2-3, 2010
5:30pm – Doors open
6:00pm – 10:30pm – Class runs for 2 evenings

Meeting Location – TBD
Barrhead, AB

PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT THE CLASSROOM SESSION, PLEASE TAKE SOME TIME TO REVIEW THESE LINKS.
1) The Public Avalanche Bulletin
2) North Columbia Avalanche Report
3) The Avaluator

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AST 1 Field sessions – 8 hr minimum

Choose ONE field day.
CLICK HERE to view all available Field Sessions

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To Register

Confirmed Registrations

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To return to the Main Course Schedule

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Hinton, AB - CAC Avalanche Seminar

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Meeting Time – Wednesday, October 27, 2010
6:00pm Doors open
6:30pm – 9:30pm

Meeting Location – TBD
Hinton, AB

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This 3 hour evening presentation is sponsored by the Canadian Avalanche Centre. The evening will highlight tools, courses, and resources available through the Canadian Avalanche Centre. This includes appreciation for the value of…
CLICK HERE to learn about the CAC programs

This program is a basic introduction to avalanche safety and is great preparation for the AST1 certificate course.

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To Register

Confirmed Registrations

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To return to the Main Course Schedule

Regina, SK - Avalanche Classes

Beacon Workshop

Details – This will be an indoor presentation and hands on introductory workshop. It is recommended, but not necessary to bring your personal beacon, probe, shovel and backpack. Some demo units will be available.

Please dress for the weather as we may take the opportunity to go outdoors for part of the program.
For general info about beacon seminars please click HERE.

Meeting Time – Sunday, November 21, 2010
6:00 Doors open
6:30pm – 9:30pm

Meeting Location – TBD

It is recommended that you label all personal gear with your name to prevent loss.

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AST 1 Classroom sessions – 8 hr minimum

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Meeting Time – Sunday, November 21, 2010
8:30am Doors open
9:00am – 5:30pm Class

Meeting Location – TBD

PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT THE CLASSROOM SESSION PLEASE TAKE SOME TIME TO REVIEW THESE LINKS.
1) The Public Avalanche Bulletin
2) South Columbia Avalanche Report
3) The Avaluator

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AST 1 Field sessions – 8 hr minimum

Choose ONE field day.
CLICK HERE to view all available Field Sessions

A certificate of completion for the AST1 is awarded to those riders that follow through with a hands-on mountain field session.
Mountain training is very important. Understanding the signs of unstable snow, choosing terrain and proper travel habits are the key to managing the risks in avalanche areas. Habits are hard to break but by actually…
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT THE FIELD SESSION, PLEASE READ THE RESCUE RESOURCES ARTICLE AND COMPLETE THE APPLICABLE FIELDS IN THE SAMPLE 2 PAGE TRIP PLAN. This exercise should/could be completed with your riding group.
4) Rescue Resources – Trip Plan

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To Register

Confirmed Registrations

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Saskatoon, SK - Avalanche Classes

Beacon Workshop

Meeting Time- Sunday, November 19, 2010
6:00pm Doors open
6:30pm – 9:30pm Class

Meeting Location – Heritage Inn
102 Cardinal Crescent, S7L 6H6, Saskatoon, SK (near Airport Way)
Hotel Phone: (306) 665-8121

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Details – This will be an indoor / outdoor presentation and hands on introductory workshop. Please bring your personal beacon, probe, shovel and backpack if you already own these items, however it is not necessary. Demo units will be available.
Please DRESS FOR THE WEATHER AS WE PLAN TO go outdoors for part of the program.
For general info about beacon seminars please click HERE.

It is recommended that you label all personal gear with your name to prevent loss.

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AST 1 Classroom sessions – 8 hr minimum

For general info about AST programs please click HERE.

Meeting Time- Sunday, November 20, 2010
8:30am Doors open
9:00am – 5:30pm Class

Meeting Location – Heritage Inn
102 Cardinal Crescent, S7L 6H6, Saskatoon, SK (near Airport Way)
Hotel Phone: (306) 665-8121

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Details: Please bring $20 cash for lunch and daytime refreshments, snacks, tips and taxes. We will access the Brunch Buffet at the Heritage Inn restaurant and eat in the classroom while watching a training movie over the lunch hour.

At 5:30pm we will break for supper. Everyone will look after their own supper arrangements and payments. You may eat in or go out.

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AST 1 Field sessions – 8 hr minimum

Choose ONE field day.
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To Register

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Register a group of 6 or more for a 16 hr AST1 Class & Field program before Nov 7th to receive $50/pp in free safety gear

Confirmed Registrations

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Grande Prairie, AB - AST1 Avalanche Class

COURSE HOST – SWAN CITY SNOWMOBILE CLUB
http://www.swancitysnowmobileclub.org/

Thanks to all the Swan City Club members and sledders from the areas surrounding GP for their support of Zac’s Tracs 2009 Avy Training.
And a special thanks to….
CLICK HERE to read about our awesome program last season in Grande Prairie – February 2009. Over 110 sledders participated.

All programs are open to the public. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATES HAVE CHANGED FROM THE ORIGINAL POSTING
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AST 1 Classroom sessions – 8 hr minimum

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Meeting Time – Wed/Thu, February 2nd & 3rd, 2011
Doors open – 5:30pm
6:00pm – 10:30pm

Meeting Location – Quality Hotel & Conference Centre
11201 – 100 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB

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PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT THE CLASSROOM SESSION PLEASE TAKE SOME TIME TO REVIEW THESE LINKS.
1) The Public Avalanche Bulletin
2) North Rockies Avalanche Report
3) The Avaluator

*PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT THE FIELD SESSION, PLEASE READ THE RESCUE RESOURCES ARTICLE AND COMPLETE THE APPLICABLE FIELDS IN THE SAMPLE 2 PAGE TRIP PLAN. This exercise should/could be completed with your riding group.
4) Rescue Resources – Trip Plan

Discuss the unique needs and resources available to backcountry users of riding areas like the Kakwa, Chetwynd, Tumbler, Pine Pass….

AST 1 Field sessions – 8 hr minimum

Choose ONE field day. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. REGISTER ASAP TO ENSURE A SPOT.
KAKWA, AB
Sat, February 5, 2010
Sun, February 6, 2010

Meeting Time: 9:30 am – at the Kakwa cabin see the note below
Please bring your AVALUATOR cards with you. (The AVALUATOR cards will be included in the course materials that you will receive on Wednesday evening.)
Return Time: ~5:30 pm

Directions to Kakwa: Travel South of Grande Prairie on the Two Lakes Road to km 2-161.

*Please budget ~2 hrs to travel by truck and then 1 hr to travel by sled to the Kakwa cabins.
Maps will be available at the classroom session.
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To Register

Confirmed Registrations

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To return to the Main Course Schedule

The AST Level 1 is considered the minimum level of training that backcountry riders should have. The AST 1 is an excellent introduction to avalanche terrain recognition skills, snowpack theory, rescue skills and overall risk management…
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Valemount, BC

What a pleasant surprise!

The board of VARDA (Valemount and Area Recreation Development Association) recently approved a motion to reduce trail pass fees to avalanche course participants to just $10. It is wonderful to see the community support for avalanche training. Every little bit helps!
Thanks to Curtis Pawliuk and the Board of VARDA!
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CLICK BELOW to download a .pdf flyer for more information.

AST 1 Classroom sessions – 8 hr minimum

Fri-Sat, Feb 26-27, 2010 2 evenings
5:30pm – Doors open
6:00pm – 10:30pm – Class

Meeting Location: BEST WESTERN VALEMOUNT INN & SUITES
1950 Hwy. 5 South, Valemount, BC
1-866-777-1120
http://www.bestwesternvalemount.com/

This is a full service facility with good parking.
Let them know that you are with the avalanche course when you book in order that you get the best rate!

PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT THE CLASSROOM SESSION, PLEASE TAKE SOME TIME TO REVIEW THESE LINKS.
1) The Public Avalanche Bulletin
2) Nouth Columbia Avalanche Bulletin
3) The Avaluator

Valemount – AST Field session

Following the classroom, students provide their own snowmobile to participate in eight hours of hands-on field exercises.
This is very important. Proper terrain travel habits are the key to managing the risks in avalanche areas. Habits are hard to break but by actually…
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Choose ONE field day
Sun February 28
Mon March 1, 2010 (overflow)

Meeting Location – Clemina Creek
Approx Arrival Time – ~8:00am unload, sign out gear, purchase trail passes
Class Start – 8:30 am – Please be geared up and ready to ride for this time.
Return Time ~ 5:30 pm

What should we bring on the field day? CLICK HERE

Accommodation Options
BEST WESTERN VALEMOUNT INN & SUITES
1950 Hwy. 5 South, Valemount, BC
1-866-777-1120
(Formally the Holiday Inn.)
http://www.bestwesternvalemount.com/

This is a full service facility with good parking.
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Contact the Terracana Ranch Resort for great rates on their all inclusive packages.
TERRACANA RANCH RESORT
12155 Hwy 16, British Columbia
Box 909; Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0
Tel: 250.968.4304 Fax: 250.968.4445
Toll Free: 1.866.968.4304

CLICK HERE to view the details. Mid-week VIP rates apply.

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To Register

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Confirmed Registrations

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