Avy Classes - GP, High Prairie, Red Deer, Ft Saskatchewan, Grassland

[zacs]

Check out the latest dates for our avy classes for this season. I don't expect to schedule any further classes this spring.

With the current snowpack this is a great year to complete an avalanche course.
http://zacstracs.com/Course-Details/


Jan 30 -Feb 1 – Golden, BC – AST1 Class & Field Sessions – Calgary Snowmobile Club sponsored
Jan 30-Feb 1, 2009 – Golden, BC – Advanced AST2
Feb 1 – Fernie, BC – AST1 Field Sessions
Feb 4&5 and 7 or 8 or 9 – Grande Prairie, AB – AST 1 Class & Field Sessions – Swan City Snowmobile Club sponsored
Feb 8 & 9 – Golden, BC AST1 Field Sessions
Feb 11 – High Prairie, AB – CAC Outreach & Beacon Seminar
Feb 17 & 18 – Red Deer, AB AST1 Evening Classroom Sessions
Feb 20-21 – Grassland, AB
Feb 22 – Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Feb 20-22 – Golden, BC – Advanced Training AST2 Module 2
Feb 27-Mar 1 – Valemount, BC – AST1 Class & Field – Terracana Ranch Resort
Feb 27-Mar 2 – Valemount, BC – AST 1 Field Sessions
Mar 6-9 – Golden, BC – AST 1 Field Sessions


2009-2010 Season
We are considering Fort Mac and Edmonton for October again.
Dawson Creek, BC area for February 2010.

 

[mod700]

Took the course in Grande Prairie and Kakwa it was worth every penny just need to get everybody else to figure that out will take the course any time it comes back to G.P Thanks Randy and lori for the great knowledge. Brad

 

[zacs]

Thanks Brad. We are glad that you enjoyed it!
We were super pleased with how everything worked out with the GP classes. We ended up with 112 participants. Wow!
This is a little Thank You with a couple of pictures.
http://zacstracs.com/Newsletters/204/gp-thanx

Many sledders from the area asked about us coming back for another class this season.
Here goes...Mar 28 & 29 in the Chetwynd area. Details are yet to be confirmed, however the info can all be found on our website:
http://zacstracs.com/Course-Details/205/chetwynd

 

[zacs]

Gather up your riding group...this is a great year to learn about snow!

We still have classes coming up in:
Feb 20-21 - Grassland, AB - AST1 Class & Outdoor Rescue Exercises

Feb 22 - Fort Saskatchewan, AB - AST 1 Classroom Session

Feb 23 & 24 - Red Deer, AB AST1 Evening Classroom Sessions

Feb 27-Mar 1 - Valemount, BC - AST1 Class & Field - Terracana Ranch Resort

Mar 6-8 - Golden, BC - AST1 Class & Field Sessions


Mar 27-29 - Chetwynd, BC


One thing about avalanche classes on years with dangerous snowpacks.... the snowpits sure are interesting. It has been a great learning experience to view the January Rockies snowpack all the way from Fernie north to the Kakwa. Our students have had the opportunity to view almost every conceivable instability this season.

If you are sitting on the fence...what are you waiting for? If you think an avalanche course costs a lot, consider what an accident could cost you.

Once you think about it in these terms it really is hard to put off.

I know, I know...loads of you have a ton of mountain experience.
PLEASE, recognize that mountain experience does not equal avalanche experience.

Check out this article on our website. ZacsTracs: But they were experienced... Feedback welcome.

Let's say...even if you only learned one thing (and trust me, you will learn a hell of a lot more than one thing!) that could make the difference between your friend living or dieing, wouldn't that be worth the investment?

 

[joshua335]

If you come to Fort Mac in Fall 2009, count me in for the training. I'm sure I can get a couple more people too...

 

[Flange]

Great time to sign up considering the poor riding conditions.

 

[zacs]

We expect to be in Fort Mac in mid-October. I hope to post a 2009-2010 schedule soon.