Fort McMurray, AB - Avalanche Programs

With the partnership of the McMurray Sno-Drifters, Four Seasons Power Sports, the Alberta Snowmobile Association and the Canadian Avalanche Centre, Zac’s Tracs is headed to Fort McMurray for another series of avalanche classes & school based SledSmart programs Oct 12-15, 2010.


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CLICK ON THE IMAGE below to download a .pdf poster for the Fort McMurray avalanche course schedule.

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AST Level 1 – CLASSROOM EXERCISES

Meeting Time – Tue, October 12, 2010
8:30am – Doors open
9:00am – 5:30pm – Class

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


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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

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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

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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.

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Confirmed Registrations

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