Fort McMurray, AB - Avalanche Programs

With the partnership of the McMurray Sno-Drifters, 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 Nov 15-20, 2011.

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AST Level 1 – CLASSROOM EXERCISES

OPTION #1 – Meeting Time – Tue, November 13, 2012
8:30am – Doors open
9:00am – 5:30pm – Class
Meeting Location
Tentative – Vista Ridge Ski Hill Lounge
Map

OPTION #2 – Meeting Time – Tue, November 13 – 14, 2012 two evenings
5:30pm – Doors open
6:00pm – 10:30pm – Class
Meeting Location
Tentative – Vista Ridge Ski Hill Lounge
Map

OPTION #3 – Meeting Time – Sat, November 17, 2012
8:30am – Doors open
9:00am – 5:30pm – Class
Meeting Location
Tentative – Vista Ridge Ski Hill Lounge
Map

Please bring $25 cash for snacks, lunch and refreshments for the day!
A course video will be watched over the lunch hour and everyone must stay and eat in.

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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INDOOR RESCUE WORKSHOP

OPTION #1 – Meeting Time – Tue, November 15, 2012
6:00pm – Doors open
6:30pm – 9:30pm – Class
Meeting Location
Tentative – Vista Ridge Ski Hill Lounge
Map

OPTION #2 – Meeting Time – Sat, November 17, 2012
6:00pm – Doors open
6:30pm – 9:30pm – Class
Meeting Location – TBA
Tentative – Vista Ridge Ski Hill Lounge
Map

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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OUTDOOR RESCUE EXERCISES

Meeting Time – Sun, November 18, 2012
8:30am – Instructor Arrival Time
9:00am – 1:00pm 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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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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