Peace River, AB Avalanche Courses for Snowmobilers

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Indoor Rescue Session
AST 1 Classroom Session
AST 1 Field Session

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AST Level 1 – CLASSROOM EXERCISES


Meeting Time – Sun, February 5, 2012
8:30am – Doors open
9:00am – 5:30pm – Class

Meeting Location – Peace River High School
10001 – 91 Ave, Peace River, AB
Meet at the ‘Gathering Area’

Please bring $20 cash for 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 “how not to get caught”...avalanche terrain recognition skills, snowpack theory, rescue skills and overall risk management…
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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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INDOOR RESCUE WORKSHOP

Meeting Time – Mon, February 6, 2012
6:00pm – Doors open
6:30pm – 9:30pm – Class

Meeting Location – Peace River High School
10001 – 91 Ave, Peace River, AB
Meet at the ‘Gathering Area’

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 beacons operate and methods to use when searching for multiple signals.
Digital or analog….what is the best?
Single search, multiple search…learn tips to improve speed and quality.

Avalanche probes and shovels look pretty simple, but… CLICK HERE for more information about Zac’s Tracs Indoor Rescue Workshop programs.

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AST 1 Mountain Field Session

Choose ONE field day.
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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…
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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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