What do we need to bring on the field day?
Field days in the mountains will require a snowmobile. We do not provide.
Here are a couple of options for rental sleds.
Golden Snowmobile Rentals – Golden, BC
Phone: (250) 344-8175
www.goldensnowmobilerentals.com
info@goldensnowmobilerentals.com
Alpine Country Sales and Rentals – Valemount, BC
Phone: (250) 566-9774
www.alpinecountryrentals.com
Although the comfort is dependent on the state of trail grooming… traveling with a passenger is welcome. AST1 courses are completed on forest service roads/main snowmobile trails.
All participants need an avalanche beacon, probe and shovel.
Always check that you have fresh batteries.
Consider labeling your gear. Probes and shovels can sometimes be hard to identify following the rescue scenarios!
If you do not yet own avalanche rescue gear, we often encourage you not to buy. We have demo models from each of the manufacturers available for student use. Learn how they work and test them out before you buy.
Don’t forget:
- your AVALUATOR card
- lunch, snacks and water/juice/hot drinks
We will have a ‘walking lunch’.
Please bring a lunch that does not require a fire or the cabin. - OVERDRESS for the weather (warm hat, extra gloves, etc.)
Please wear at least one extra layer of clothing compared to a normal riding day. - headlamp for you modified guys with no headlights!
- cash to purchase a trail pass, usually $10-20/sled
Zac’s will provide snowstudy gear for use in the snowpits.
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