Continuing Professional Development

Sep 2011 – Advanced Wilderness First Aid Course, Canmore, AB
Sep 2011 – CAA Avalanche Hazard Mapping, Golden, BC
Jun 2011 – ASA International Snowmobile Congress, Calgary, AB
May 2011 – CAA AGM & Spring Conference, Penticton, BC
Apr 2011 – Train the Trainer Workshop, San Diego, CA
Mar 2011 – IKAR – International Commission for Alpine Rescue, Revelstoke, BC
Feb 2011 – Genswein Advanced Avalanche Rescue Training, Valemount, BC
Jan 2011 – CAA ITP Snowmobile Operations Level 1, Revelstoke, BC
Nov 2010 – Communications Workshop, Los Angeles, CA
Oct 2010 – International Snow Science Workshop, Lake Tahoe, CA
Sept 2010 – Marketing & Web Development Workshop, Los Angeles, CA
May 2010 – CAA AGM & Spring Conference, Penticton, BC
June 2009 – Train the Trainer 2 – Peak Potentials – Los Angeles, CA
May 2009 – CAA AGM & Spring Conference, Penticton, BC
Sept 2008 – International Snow Science Workshop, Whistler, BC
June 2008 – International Snowmobile Congress – Boise, Idaho
May 2008 – CAA Introductory Weather Course, Penticton, BC
May 2008 – CAA AGM & Spring Conference, Penticton, BC
April 2008 – Train the Trainer 1- Peak Potentials – Vancouver, BC
Nov 2007 – CAA AST Provider Training Session – Banff, AB
Summer 2007 – Co-author – Sledding in Avalanche Terrain, Book Revision
June 2007 – World Snowmobile Congress – Minneapolis, MN
Feb 2007 – Observer Instructor – AST Level 2 Course – Revelstoke, BC
Dec 2006 – AST Provider Training – ASARC Research & the AVALUATOR – Canmore, AB
Nov 2006 – Forecaster Training sessions – CAC – Revelstoke, BC
2004 – 2006 Board Member to the Canadian Avalanche Centre
2005 – 2006 Level 2 Industrial Training Programs, Modules 2 & 3 Canadian Avalanche Association – Golden, BC
May – 2006 CAA AGM & Spring Conference – Penticton, BC
Nov 2005 – Guest speaker – CAC – Backcountry Avalanche Workshop, Calgary, AB & Vancouver, BC
Jan 2002 – Test Group – CAA Level 2 Module 1, Golden, BC
Dec 2001 – Canadian Ski Patrol Instructor Training, Calgary, AB
Nov 2001 – University of Calgary Instructor Training, Kananaskis Country, AB
Dec 2000 – Canadian Ski Patrol Instructor Training, Calgary, AB
Nov 2000 – University of Calgary Instructor Training, Kananaskis Country, AB
Jan 2000 – Snowmobile Safety Instructors Course – Portage College, Lac La Biche, AB
Jan 1999 – CAA Snowmobile Operations Level 1
Dec 1998 – Introductory Avalanche Workshop, Cochrane, AB

Zac’s instructors have taken advantage of many opportunities for training. We are very grateful for the support that has been offered to her over the seasons by the Calgary chapter of the CSPS and the University of Calgary Outdoor Pursuits program leader, Albi Sole.

The Canadian Ski Patrol System is a group of volunteers offering their services as ski patrollers and emergency attendants at ski hills throughout the country. CSPS members host ski-based AST classes, and avalanche awareness events in their local areas each year. The group is very dedicated to spreading public safety messages and strive to keep current with ongoing avalanche research findings and curriculum changes. There is always CSPS representation at the yearly CAA AGM (Annual General Meeting & workshop) and at the ISSW’s (the week long International Snow Science Workshop).
The CSPS also endeavours to offer Instructor workshops for their members that deliver the AST classes. They graciously invited me to join their group in the fall of 2000 & 2001 and always have room in their van for me to share a ride to an upcoming conference or seminar!
Members of the CSPS were instrumental in the development of the SnowSmart Program has been introduced to schools throughout Alberta and British Columbia.

The U of C Outdoor Pursuits program offers avalanche training as well as a host of other backcountry recreational courses. They also provide continued professional development for their instructors and guides. Lori was invited to participate in the programs in both 2000 & 2001. At only 2 months of age, baby Nicole accompanied mom to this course and accomplished her first mountain climb in her snuggli carried inside ACMG Guide, Christoph Dietzfelbinger’s jacket. After having been pregnant for almost 2 years straight, Lori barely hauled herself up to the top of Fortress mountain. Many thanks to Christoph!

If you are interested in programs in the Smither’s area check out Christoph’s operation of Bear Mountaineering

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