Trailseekers Avalanche Course

Hosted by Trailseekers Snowmobile Club and Cycle Works West

Click on the image below to download a .pdf poster.

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*Note you must have a valid 2010 ASA Trail Pass for this course.

The ASA (Alberta Snowmobile Association) Trail Pass can be purchased from Barb of the Trailseekers Snowmobile Club by calling 780-963-5907
Registration information can be found by scrolling to the bottom of this article.

This is an excellent way to support the sport that you enjoy.
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Hello all,
This is Lori Z. and I am writing the following paragraphs to support this program and do my best to express Zac’s Tracs support for snowmobile clubs, such as the Trailseekers. Questions have been raised regarding the requirement of a $60 ASA Trail Pass.

A point that we may have poorly communicated (posters and word of mouth can only communicate so much) is that for the last couple seasons Zac’s has offered a $50 discount to all ASA trail pass holders that sign up for the AST 1 Class & Field at least 2 weeks in advance.
Click here to see the discount section for more details.

For the Trailseekers course we will make a special exception: this $50 discount will be valid until FRIDAY NIGHT, Oct 23, 2009. If you sign up during or following the Edmonton Sled Show the discount will no longer apply…..so get your riding buddies on track and signed up asap!!

For those that are doing the math, this means that the ASA Trail Pass is no longer $60….it is now only $10 for those that use the discount.
WHAT A DEAL!! :)

If you have already signed up for the Class/Field without using the discount, no worries, we will look back through the list and either refund you through the registration system or personally.
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Over the years Zac’s has supported many Alberta Snowmobile Association clubs by providing classes for their members. The support of Clubs and other hosts has made it possible for Zac’s to still be in business, let alone to deliver programs in such a variety of geographic locations.

Many of us mountain riders may not take advantage of the managed trail systems within the province of Alberta, however we all enjoy the freedom of riding in wide open areas.

Maintaining access to these beautiful riding areas in all areas throughout North America requires responsible management. There are many users and many opinions as to the best ways to manage the public lands. The voice of the snowmobilers comes in large part from volunteers belonging to regional clubs across Canada and the US. The stronger these clubs are in membership numbers and financial support, the better they are able to represent snowmobilers in government meetings and land use negotiations. While some of us may rarely or never ride in this community the ripple effect of strong provincial snowmobile associations will lead to strength in federal issues and precedent setting negotiations in all jurisdictions.

I’m sure that many of you reading this letter do not have the time or interest to attend these land use meetings. In the grand scope of our sport $60 is a small price to pay to assist those that are keen to attend and negotiate on our behalf.

Whew!! All out of breath! I guess I’ll step off my soapbox now. ;)
Smiles everyone and I hope to see y’all at the Edmonton Snowmobile Tradeshow. We’ll be at the Canadian Avalanche Centre booth! Come say hi. Lori Z.
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AST Level 1 – CLASSROOM EXERCISES

Meeting Time – Tue & Wed, October 27-28, 2009
5:00pm – Doors open, refreshments courtesy of Cycleworks
6:00pm – 10:30pm – Class

Meeting Location Cycle Works West – Showroom
Intersection of Hwy 16 & 60 #2, 26302 Twp Road 531A
Acheson, AB (west of Edmonton, AB)
Phone: 780-960-1920


View Zac’s Tracs 2009-10 Avalanche Course locations in a larger map

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 “how not to get caught”...avalanche terrain recognition skills, snowpack theory, rescue skills and overall risk management…
CLICK HERE to learn about the AST1 programs

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 Mountain Field Session

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

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

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM. Please fill out and fax back.

All participants must have a 2009-2010 Alberta Snowmobile Association Trail Pass to participate.
The ASA Trail Passes can be purchased from Barb with the Trailseekers Snowmobile Club by calling 780-963-5907
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Confirmed Registrations

To review the class lists for all Zacs Tracs courses please click here

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