NOTE: Zacs Tracs crew are no longer actively teaching Avalanche Safety Courses. We would like to thank all our students, colleagues, friends and family for all the fantastic experience and support we have received over the last ~25 years. Zacs entire team thoroughly enjoyed this chapter of our lives…but life evolves and our focus has shifted to farm, family and film. Ready for the next adventure!
AST1 training courses can be accessed through our partners at Hangfire Avalanche Training.
We have received a few questions about last minute refunds and cancellations. We have always offered an Emergency Medical Cancellation Insurance. CLICK HERE for details.
Update and upgrade your skills this season!
Scroll down through a chronological listing of Zac’s Tracs Avalanche Training Schedule. Register for Avalanche Classes & Field sessions. Practice rescue exercises and mock scenarios. Travel through the terrain, make observations and decisions.
“What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do, I understand.” – Chinese philosopher Confucius
What have you got to lose?!
Avalanche Training Courses for snowmobilers in Western Canada
Quick Links to 2021-2022 programs:
- Rescue Workshop (RW)
- Outdoor Rescue Workshop (ORW)
- AST 1 Classroom Session (AST1C)
- AST1 Field Sessions (AST1F)
- Zac’s 1.5 Classroom session
- Companion Rescue Skills Course (CRS)
- Managing Avalanche Terrain Course (MAT)
- AST Level 2 (AST2)
- Snowmobile Tradeshows & Events
- Canadian Avalanche Association – Annual General Meetings
- Avalanche Classes for Skiers/Boarders/Climbers
Click on each date below to be redirected to the event details.
Rescue Workshop
6:30pm – 9:30pm (3 hrs)
$75/p (Youth free with a parent)
Click Here for General Details – Rescue Workshop
Fall 2022
Postponed to 2023-24 Season
Outdoor Rescue Workshop
9:00am – 1:00pm (4 hrs)
$90/p
Click Here for General Details – Outdoor Rescue Workshop
Call us to book a Custom Course date! 403-850-3042
AST 1 Classroom Session
9:00am – 5:30pm (8.5 hrs)
$200/p (Youth discount of $75 with parent)
Click Here for General Details – AST1 Classroom
Package with AST1 Field session and save up to $50.
AST1 Field session must be completed to receive an AST1 certificate
Fall 2022
Postponed to 2023-24 Season
AST1 Field Sessions
8:30am – 5:30pm (8.5 hrs)
$200/p
Click Here for General Details – AST1 Field
CLICK HERE to view a full listing of AST1 Field dates.
Check back often. More dates and locations to be scheduled as demand requires. Gather up your own group and book a custom location/date!
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- Save $30 when booking AST1 Class & Field at the same time – Promo Code ZTP30
- Save $50 when booking Class, Field and Rescue Workshop at the same time – Promo Code ZTP50
Other Discounts or Zacs Store Credits of up to $90 may apply CLICK HERE to view
Zacs Level 1.5 Evening Program
6:00pm – 10:00pm (4 hrs)
$90/p
Click Here for General Details – Zacs 1.5
Postponed to 2023-24 Season.
Companion Rescue Skills (CRS)
8:30am – 5:30pm (8.5 hrs)
$190/p
Click Here for General Details – CRS
Postponed to 2023-24 Season
Minimum 6 people to run a course
Managing Avalanche Terrain (MAT)
8:30am – 5:30pm (8.5 hrs)
$190/p
Click Here for General Details – MAT
Postponed to 2023-24 Season
Call 403-850-3042 to discuss options for a CUSTOM DATE!
Minimum 6 people to run a course
AST Level 2
(4 days)
$700/p plus trail fees
These 4 day AST2 packages assume that participants have completed the AST1 within the previous 3 years.
Follow this link for more details!
Option #1 – Four days split over 2 weekends
Option #2 – Four consecutive days
Minimum 6 people to run a course
Snowmobile Tradeshows
Edmonton Snow Show
Alberta Snowmobile Association Snowmobile Show – POSTPONED to October 2022
Edmonton Expo Center
118 Ave & Wayne Gretzky Dr., Edmonton, AB
- POSTPONED to 2022 Fri, October xx, 4pm – 9pm
- POSTPONED to 2022 Sat, October xx, 10am – 7pm
- POSTPONED to 2022 Sun, October xx, 11am – 4pm
Outdoor Swap Meet & Sale – Details yet to be confirmed
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Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association Snowmobile Show – POSTPONED to November 2021
Prairieland Park, Exhibition Grounds, Hall D
503 Ruth St W, Saskatoon, S7J 0S6
- POSTPONED to 2022 Fri, November xx, 4pm – 10pm
- POSTPONED to 2022 Sat, November xx, 10am – 6pm
- POSTPONED to 2022 Sun, November xx, 11am – 4pm
Professional Avalanche Conferences
May xx, 2022 – Online AGM & Conference – Canadian Avalanche Association – Annual General Meeting
October 2022 – Fernie, BC – International Snow Science Workshop 2020 (ISSW) – CANCELLED
ZAC’S TRACS WILL BE WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER SNOWMOBILE AVALANCHE INSTRUCTORS AGAIN THIS SEASON IN ORDER TO OFFER A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS.