Fernie, BC - Field Sessions
AST 1 – 8 hour Hands-on Field Training
Meeting Time~8:00am unload, sign out gear, purchase trail passes
8:30 am – Class start. Please be geared up and ready to ride for this time.
Return Time ~ 5:30 pm MST
Choose ONE field day for the practical exercises.
2012
Saturday, March 24, 2012
All field classes will run with a maximum of 8 students per instructor.
Field days may be added or canceled depending on the number of registered students and instructor availability.
Book asap as these Fernie dates fill quickly.
Meeting Location – Coal Creek Staging Area
When traveling through Fernie from the east, continue through town to the last set (4th set) of lights just before the bridge that leaves town. Turn left/east onto 4th Street.
Continue to 4 way stop, cross railway tracks. Turn right after the tracks, onto Pine Avenue, past the old Fas Gas (out of operation) and an aquatic center, continue for ~400 yards, turn left, onto the Coal Creek Road. Follow the Coal Creek Road to the new Fernie Snowmobile Association staging area past the Fernie Transfer Station (old dump site) and near the Rifling Range.
If the main lot is full, turn around and see a secondary lot near the Transfer Station.
As a last resort, park along the shoulder of the road.
Please bring $10 cash for the trail fee.
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.
CLICK HERE to download the Rescue Resources – Trip Plan

Not quite sure what to bring to the field session? CLICK HERE
Accommodation Options
HOST HOTEL – Best Western Fernie Mountain Lodge
1622-7th Ave. Fernie, BC
Ph.(250)423-5500 or toll free 1-866-423-5566
Email: info@bestwesternfernie.com
Book in advance and ask for Special Rates for Zac’s Students – $119.99 for double occupancy, includes full hot breakfast, ample parking (overflow parking in Extra Foods Parking lot).
CLICK HERE for map at www.bestwesternfernie.com
CLICK HERE for Fernie Hotel information
CLICK HERE for Crowsnest Pass Hotel information
Where is the Morrisey Staging area? CLICK HERE
To Register
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