Fort McMurray

With the partnership of the McMurray Sno-Drifters, Four Seasons Power Sports, the ASA and the CAC, Zac’s Tracs is headed to Fort McMurray for a series of avalanche classes & school based SledSmart programs Oct 20-23, 2008.

Click on the image below to download a .pdf poster for the Fort McMurray avalanche course schedule.

CANADIAN AVALANCHE CENTRE SNOWMOBILE OUTREACH PROGRAM
INTRO AVY AWARENESS SEMINAR – $25 / family
Tue, October 21, 2008
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
These 2 hour evening presentations are 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…
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AST Level 1 – CLASSROOM EXERCISES – $175/pp
Tue, October 21, 2008
Class: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
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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OUTDOOR RESCUE EXERCISES – $75/pp
Wed, October 22, 2008
1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
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 mountain exercises. Hands on activities will be…
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INDOOR BEACON WORKSHOP – $65 / family
Wed, October 22, 2008
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
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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Details – These will be indoor / outdoor presentation and hands on introductory workshops. 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.

Classes to be held at:
Clearwater Public Schools Education Centre
231 Hardin Street, Fort McMurray, AB


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MOUNTAIN 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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To Register


You may register for any number of the sessions depending on your interests and availability.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A 2 PAGE REGISTRATION FORM. PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN BY FAX, EMAIL OR POSTAL MAIL TO ZAC’S TRACS.

Confirmed Registrations

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