Zacs takes part in the Sledhead Think Tank with Teck Coal!

This event was a huge success!
Evenings sessions were held in Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford and the Crowsnest Pass.

Each evening featured great presentations on a variety of backcountry topics by Ilya Storm from the Canadian Avalanche Center, Tammy from Zacs, Jeremy Hanke, Greg Goodison from Ascent Helicopters and others representing local businesses and services.

Jeremy shared an emotional story of his close call, one of four people fully buried. Three survived and one man did not. Jeremy’s experience hit home with sledders in the audience. We all think that it won’t happen to us. In the blink of an eye we can be proven wrong….

A short intermission with food and drinks gave participants the chance to meet the speakers and other riders.

The program finished off with a group discussion where it was unanimously decided by the crowd the events were well worth the time and effort invested.

Participants left with a new awareness for key avalanche issues and an appreciation of the value and necessity of avalanche knowledge and backcountry safety gear. SUCCESS!

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