Valemount, BC Avalanche Field Training for Sledders

2012 AST Level 1 field sessions
Choose ONE field day for the practical exercises.

Saturday, March , 2012 – you choose! Custom class
Saturday, April 21, 2012

Clemina Creek Staging area – Valemount, BC
For directions and a map CLICK HERE

Meeting Time – 8:00am (local time PST) unload, sign out gear, purchase trail passes

Let the attendant know that you are completing the AST1 and VARDA will reduce your trail pass to $10! Please thank them for their generosity!
VARDA has supported Zac’s avalanche classes for many seasons!

Class Start – 8:30 am PST – Please be geared up and ready to ride for this time. Meet at Zac’s Tracs snowmobile trailer. Please bring your AVALUATOR cards with you.
(AVALUATOR cards will be handed out during the classroom session.)
Return Time ~ 5:30 pm

If your schedule allows, we recommend that you choose a Monday or a Friday for your field session as Saturdays are typically our largest groups.
All field classes will run with a maximum of 8 students per instructor.
Valemount classes fill fast. Please sign up asap.
More dates will be added depending on demand and instructor availability

CLICK HERE for Weather Info for the town of Valemount
What do we need to bring on the field day CLICK HERE for some good ideas.

To Register

The AST1 Classroom session must be completed before attending this field session.
To choose from a listing of classroom sessions CLICK HERE.
CLICK HERE TO BE REDIRECTED TO THE REGISTRATION AREA

Confirmed Registrations

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



TERRACANA RANCH RESORT
14 km west of the Tete Jaune (Hwy 16 & Hwy 5 Junction)
12155 Hwy 16, British Columbia
Box 909; Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0
Tel: 250.968.4304 Fax: 250.968.4445
Toll Free: 1.866.968.4304
Contact the Terracana Ranch Resort for great rates on their all inclusive packages.

CLICK HERE to view the Terracana’s Facebook albums.

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Best Western Valemount Inn & Suites
1950 Hwy. 5 South, Valemount, BC
1-866-777-1120
(Formally the Holiday Inn.)
http://www.bestwesternvalemount.com/

This is a full service facility with good parking.

A number of standard rooms and jacuzzi suites have been reserved to lock in special rates for participants.

The 2010-11 prices quoted below.
2 Queen Bed Room – $93.60 plus taxes
2 Queen Bed Room & Jacuzzi $101.60 plus taxes
Suite Room – $85.60 plus taxes

Rates are based on double occupancy. There may be an additional charge of $10/pp if there are more guests in the room.

Regular sledder rates are higher than our reserved rooms.
Should you wish to take advantage of the special hotel rates, please contact the hotel directly to arrange payment.
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FOR SNOWMOBILE INFORMATION RELEVANT TO VALEMOUNT

VARDA – Valemount and Area Recreation Development Association

Trail Passes are $20.00/sled/day and mandatory on all groomed trails.
Let the attendant know that you are completing the AST1 and VARDA will reduce your trail pass to $10! Please thank them for their generosity! VARDA has supported Zac’s avalanche classes for many seasons!

Rogers Cell phones do not work in Valemount
Telus Cell phone will work in Valemount

Accommodation options for Valemount

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