Course Summary 2008-09 TENTATIVE
SCROLL down this long page or CLICK ON THE LINKS below for course details.
AST Level 1, 2-day Course content – Links to the CAA
Beacon Seminar
CAC Outreach Seminars
AST Level 2, 4-day Advanced Course
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE ONLY TENTATIVE DATES. THERE ARE MANY LOGISTICAL DETAILS TO WORK OUT. – PLEASE EXPECT CHANGES. – IF YOUR RIDING GROUP OR COMMUNITY IS INTERESTED IN TRAINING PLEASE CONTACT US.
ZAC’S TRACS WILL BE WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER SNOWMOBILE AVALANCHE INSTRUCTORS AGAIN THIS SEASON IN ORDER TO OFFER A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS IN MANY AREAS OF WESTERN CANADA AND THE NORTHERN UNITED STATES.
Oct 14 – Edmonton, AB – Beacon Workshop – Martin Equipment Ltd
Oct 15 – OPEN – Beacon Workshop
Oct 16 – OPEN – Beacon Workshop
Oct 20-23 – Fort McMurray, AB – combination of: AST 1 classroom, Beacon Workshop, CAC Outreach & ASA Sled Smart school programs
Oct 24-26 – Edmonton, AB – Snowmobile Show
Oct 27 – Edmonton area, AB – CAC Outreach Seminar
Oct 28-29 – Leduc, AB – AST 1 Evening Classroom Sessions
Nov 1-2 – Whitehorse, YK – CAC Outreach Seminar & CAC BAW (Backcountry Avalanche Workshop)
Nov 6 – Drumheller area, AB – CAC Outreach
Nov 7-9 – Regina, SK – Snowmobile Show
Nov 10 – Saskatoon, SK – CAC Outreach Seminar
Nov 11 – Red Deer, AB – CAC Outreach Seminar
Nov 15 – OPEN
Nov 16 – OPEN
Nov 19-20 – Calgary, AB – AST 1 Evening Classroom Sessions
Nov 22 – Delburne, AB AST 1 Classroom Day
Nov 23 – OPEN to Central/Northern Alberta – AST 1 Classroom Day
Nov 24 – OPEN – CAC Outreach Seminar
Nov 25 – OPEN – CAC Outreach Seminar
Nov 26-27 – Lloydminster, AB/SK – CAC Outreach Seminar
Nov 28 – Saskatoon, SK – Beacon Workshop
Nov 29 – Saskatoon, SK – AST 1 Classroom Day
Nov 30 – Regina, SK AST 1 Classroom Day
Nov 30 – Regina, SK – Beacon Workshop
Dec 1 – OPEN, SK – CAC Seminar & Beacon Workshop
Dec 2 – Gravelbourg, SK – AST 1 Classroom Day
Dec 3-4 – Lethbridge, AB – AST 1 Evening Classroom Sessions
Dec 6-7 – Calgary, AB – Southern Alberta Snowmobile Show
Dec 6-7, 2008 – Golden, BC – Advanced Training AST2
Module 1
Dec 10 – Calgary, AB – CAC Outreach Seminar
Dec 12-15 – Golden, BC AST1 Field Sessions
Dec 19-21 – Golden, BC AST1 Field Sessions
Jan 2-4 – Priest Lake, ID – AST1 Classroom & Field Sessions
Jan 3-4, 2009 – Golden, BC – Advanced Training AST2 Module 2
Jan 6-7 – Fort Saskatchewan, AB – AST 1 Evening Classroom Sessions
Jan 9-12 – Valemount, BC – AST1 Class & Field Sessions
Jan 14 – Edson, AB – CAC Outreach Seminar
Jan 15 – Rocky Mountain House, AB – CAC Outreach Seminar
Jan 17-19 – Golden, BC – AST1 Class & Field Sessions – Calgary Snowmobile Club sponsored
Jan 23-26 – Golden, BC – AST1 Field Sessions
Feb 4-5 – Prince George, BC – AST1 Evening Classroom Sessions
Feb 7-8 – Prince George, BC – AST 1 Field sessions
Feb 13 – Terrace, BC – Beacon Workshop
Feb 14-15 – Terrace, BC – AST 1 Class & Field sessions
Feb 21 & 22 – Houston, BC – AST 1 Class & Field sessions
Feb 27-Mar 1 – Valemount, BC – AST1 Class & Field – Terracana Ranch Resort
Feb 27-Mar 2 – Valemount, BC – AST 1 Field Sessions
Golden, BC - Field Sessions
AST 1 – 8 hour Hands-on Field Training
Instructor student ratio 8:1
Field days may be added or canceled depending on the number of registered students.
Meeting Location – Quartz Creek Staging area – Golden, BC
Meeting Time ~ 8:00 am PST – unload, sign out gear, purchase trail passes
Session Start – 8:30 am – Be geared up and ready to ride for this time. Meet at Zac’s Tracs snowmobile trailer.
Please bring your AVALUATOR cards with you.
Return Time ~ 5:30 pm
Quartz is approx 33 km west of Golden on Hwy#1, approx a 20 minute drive. Before arriving at Quartz you will cross a bridge and pass a highway rest stop that is on the left side of the road. The highway widens to turning lanes and there is a small ‘snowmobile’ sign on the right side of the road at the Quartz turn off. The parking lot is located on the left side of the highway.
Not quite sure what to bring to the field session? CLICK HERE
Choose ONE field day for the practical exercises.
2008-09 Field Days will be posted by Fall 2008.
CLICK on the dates above to view a list of registered participants for each field day. This table is updated periodically, but check with the Course Host for the most up to date information.
To Register
Registration details will be provided by Fall 2008.
Host Hotel – Ramada Inn – Golden, BC
Phone: (250) 439-1888
Toll Free: 1-800-593-0511 Reservation only
Fax: (250) 439-1889
1311N. 12th St., Hwy #1
Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0, Canada
E-Mail: info@ramadagolden.com
http://www.ramadagolden.com/index.htm
This facility is easy walking distance to restaurants and lounges. Excellent truck/trailer parking in the open lot in front.
Phone the hotel directly to book your room. There are limited rooms. In order to secure the special rates, please identify that you are with the Zac’s Tracs avalanche class.
2007-08 Rates for Zac’s Tracs class participants:
Standard 2 queen $79.00 + taxes = $90.85/night
2 Bedroom suites $99.00 + taxes = $113.85/night
These rates INCLUDE A GREAT CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (waffles, hot & cold cereals, bagels, fruit…)
Valemount, BC (weekend)
CLICK BELOW to download a .pdf flyer for more information.
Valemount, BC – AST Classroom session
Friday & Saturday
Meeting Location – Terracana Ranch Resort
Meeting Time – 6:00pm – 10:00pm, Registration begins at 5:30pm
If you would like supper on Friday evening please call ahead to the Terracana.
Valemount – AST Field session
Sunday
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
Accommodation Options
Contact the Terracana for great rates on their all inclusive packages. Mid-week VIP rates apply.
To Register
Registration details will be provided in Fall 2008.
Fax the completed forms to 403-938-7787.
Registration questions? Call Lori Zacaruk at 403-850-3042 or EMAIL
Carbon, AB
CLICK BELOW to download a .pdf flyer for Carbon information.
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AST 1 Classroom sessions – 8 hr minimum
Mon/Tue, Feb 11 & 12, 2008
Meeting Location – Carbon Curling Rink Meeting Space, Carbon, AB
Link to Google Map
Meeting Time – 6:00pm – 10:00pm, Registration begins at 5:30pm
It is possible to participate in the classroom only.
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AST 1 Field sessions – 8 hr minimum
Choose ONE field day.
CLICK BELOW to view field sessions available in these communities:
GOLDEN, BC
To Register
CLICK HERE to download a registration form for the Carbon course
Return the completed form by fax to 403-938-7787 or EMAIL to Zac’s Tracs.
Leduc, AB
COURSE HOST – TRI-COUNTY SNOWMOBILE CLUB
These avalanche training courses are heavily subsidized for members of the Tri-County Snowmobile Club.
All programs are open to the public.
Become a TCSC member and enjoy the special rates!!
CLICK BELOW to download a .pdf flyer for ALL the Leduc information.
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Beacon Seminar
Meeting Location – Ramada Inn – 8340 Sparrow Crescent, Leduc, AB
Meeting Time – 7:00pm – 9:30pm, Registration begins at 6:30pm
SPACE AVAILABLE
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AST 1 Classroom sessions – 8 hr minimum
Choose ONE option for classroom exercises.
Meeting Location – Ramada Inn – 8340 Sparrow Crescent, Leduc, AB
Meeting Time – 6:00pm – 10:00pm, Registration begins at 5:30pm
OPTION #1 – COMPLETED Wed/Thu, October 24 & 25, 2007 FULL
OPTION #2 – Tue/Wed, January 15 & 16, 2007 – SPACE AVAILABLE
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AST 1 Field sessions – 8 hr minimum
Choose ONE field day.
CLICK BELOW to view field sessions available in these communities:
GOLDEN, BC
VALEMOUNT, BC
FERNIE, AB
To Register
CLICK HERE to download a registration form for the Leduc programs.
Return completed forms to Brian Beebe, Tri-County Snowmobile Club at 780-437-4706 or EMAIL.
Innisfail, AB
COURSE HOST – RICK TAMS
This program is open to the public.
CLICK BELOW to download a .pdf flyer for more information.
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AST 1 Classroom session – 8 hr minimum
Saturday, October 27, 2007 SORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL
Sunday, November 25, 2007 NEW DATE ADDED
Meeting Location – Aberdeen Community Centre, Innisfail, AB
(Travel 5 miles east of Innisfail on Hwy 590. The facility is on the north side of the highway just before the junction to Hwy 791)
Meeting Time – 9:00am – 5:30pm, Registration begins at 8:30am
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AST 1 Field sessions – 8 hr minimum
Choose ONE field day.
CLICK BELOW to view field sessions available in these communities:
GOLDEN, BC
VALEMOUNT,
BC
FERNIE, BC
To Register
CLICK HERE to download a registration form for the Innisfail class
Complete the registration form and return to:
Rick Tams at Phone/Fax 403-227-1232 or EMAIL
Alberta Beach, AB
COURSE HOST – ECKO MARINE
This program is open to the public.
CLICK BELOW to download a .pdf flyer for more information.
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AST 1 Classroom sessions – 8 hr minimum
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Meeting Location – Ecko Marine
4200-47th Street, Alberta Beach, AB
Meeting Time – 9:00am – 5:30pm, Registration begins at 8:30pm
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AST 1 Field sessions – 8 hr minimum
Choose ONE field day.
CLICK BELOW to view field sessions available in these communities:
GOLDEN, BC
VALEMOUNT, BC
CROWSNEST PASS, AB
To Register
CLICK HERE to download a registration form for the Alberta Beach course.
Complete this form and EMAIL to or fax to 780-924-3257.
Registration questions? Call Steve or Rob at Ecko Marine:
- 780-924-3255
- 780-428-1464 (Edmonton local)
- 1-888-754-3661
Red Deer, AB
CLICK BELOW to download a .pdf flyer for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: This class has been moved to the community of Delburne, AB.
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AST 1 Classroom session – 8 hr minimum
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Meeting Location – Delburne Community Hall, 2034 21st Street, Delburne, AB
(25 minute drive east of Red Deer, AB)
Click here to view a Google Map
Meeting Time – 9:00am – 5:30pm, Registration begins at 8:30am
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AST 1 Field sessions – 8 hr minimum
Choose ONE field day.
CLICK BELOW to view field sessions available in these communities:
GOLDEN, BC
VALEMOUNT, BC
CROWSNEST PASS, AB
REVELSTOKE, BC
To Register
CLICK HERE to download a registration form for the Red Deer class
Complete the registration form and return to:
Lori by faxing to 403-938-7787 or EMAIL
Calgary, AB
THIS CLASS IS FULL
Please click here to go back to the Course Listing to view alternative classes.
CLICK BELOW to download a .pdf flyer for Calgary information.
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AST 1 Classroom sessions – 8 hr minimum
Tue/Wed, November 27 & 28, 2007
Meeting Location – Winston Heights Mountview Community Hall, 520-27th. Ave. N.E., Calgary, AB
Meeting Time – 6:00pm – 10:00pm, Registration begins at 5:30pm
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AST 1 Field sessions – 8 hr minimum
Choose ONE field day.
CLICK BELOW to view field sessions available in these communities:
GOLDEN, BC
VALEMOUNT, BC
FERNIE, AB
To Register
CLICK HERE to download a registration form for the Calgary course
Return the completed form by fax to 403-938-7787 or EMAIL to Zac’s Tracs.
Regina, SK
CLICK BELOW to download a .pdf flyer for Regina information.
Beacon Seminar
Friday, November 30, 2007
Meeting Location – Pasqua Neighbourhood Recreation Centre
263 Lewvan Drive, Regina, SK Phone: 306-777-7371
Meeting Time – 7:00pm – 9:30pm, Registration begins at 6:30pm
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AST 1 Classroom sessions – 8 hr minimum
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Meeting Location – Pasqua Neighbourhood Recreation Centre
263 Lewvan Drive, Regina, SK Phone: 306-777-7371
Meeting Time – 9:00am – 5:30pm, Registration begins at 8:30am
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AST 1 Field sessions – 8 hr minimum
Choose one field day.
CLICK BELOW to view field sessions available in these communities:
GOLDEN, BC
VALEMOUNT, BC
FERNIE, BC
To Register
CLICK HERE to download a registration form for the Regina course.
Fax the completed form back to 403-938-7787 or EMAIL to Zac’s Tracs.
