Avalanche Course

Lost · 01-16-2008, 04:11 PM

I just finished the Avalanche course this past weekend and I have nothing but good reviews. Thank you Tri County for offering this course and helping keep us safer while in the hills. Before the course we thought that we were good with the beacon work "wrong" finding single beacons was OK at best and with multi beacon we were hopeless. After many hours of small group instruction and hands on practice we can find several beacons consistently. With this training and proper equipment if things go south in the hills we are not helpless this is a good feeling and a lot better than I have the equipment but don't know how to us it or I don't need the training or equipment becouse I'm Invincible. Special thanks to Lori & Randy from Zac's Tracks, Brian & Tri County Snowmolile Club. Don't fool yourself an online course can't possibly give the same results as Zac's Tracks the beacon work itself is worth the price of admission.

Smiley · 01-16-2008, 05:51 PM

Well Put Lost, but in addition to you knowing how to use all of the gear make sure that the people that you ride with not only have the gear but also have to know how.
Very well Done course Lori & Randy Zac's Tracks, the time just flew by.

PS here is some food for thought if you are riding in a group that drinks on the hill ( not talking about 1 or 2 but the ones that drink a case ) (OR FEEL THE NEED TO DRINK IN CLASS!!!!!) Are thoes the people that you are trusting to find you when you are caught............

bbtoys · 01-17-2008, 11:06 PM

I always ride sober so will be able to find you anytime Smiley.

porkhaaks · 01-18-2008, 11:31 AM

Oh ya , what was with the drinking on class time on the hill on Fri.? Do some people have NO respect for the others in class? great example for the younger riders eeeeehhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! my more than $.02

catmando · 01-18-2008, 11:44 AM

I cant believe people would be drinking any booze during the course,Let me be the first do dis them.There lack of respect is pathetic.Ok that being said,I completly agree with you guys,the course is awsome and shows you things that could save lives.Thanks for starting this thread lost,It is a scary thing and you will never have enough education but the more the better.Take the course.
catmando!

Smiley · 01-18-2008, 02:54 PM

I think that Yes everyone should take the course but hey get your ridding buddies to take it with you. Also really watch what kind of gear your buds are carrying. The gear that they have is not only for them but will also be used to find you. This kind of stuff would make great x-mas presents. Remember to look at the bigger pic.
Take care guys~!!!!!

OVERKILL 19 · 01-19-2008, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by Smiley

Well Put Lost, but in addition to you knowing how to use all of the gear make sure that the people that you ride with not only have the gear but also have to know how.
Very well Done course Lori & Randy Zac's Tracks, the time just flew by.

PS here is some food for thought if you are riding in a group that drinks on the hill ( not talking about 1 or 2 but the ones that drink a case ) (OR FEEL THE NEED TO DRINK IN CLASS!!!!!) Are thoes the people that you are trusting to find you when you are caught............

We did the same course in Valemount, great course I agree totally. P.S we had a drunk group as well, which one of them bragged he was a dentist and how they drove drunk all the way to Valemount. I get the boys in the cheap seats drinking but the driver is retarded. In this day and age have we not learned anything. I was very discusted by this mentality, especially coming from a so called educated Doctor. The best part for me was when a young fella from Delburne said to me drinking and sledding don't mix, save it for the hotel. Pretty bad when a 18 year old kid out smarts a 55 year old highly educated Doctor. Sorry for the rant but highly educated stupid people get me fired up.

porkhaaks · 01-20-2008, 10:26 AM

O tolerance people O tolerance

Smiley · 01-25-2008, 01:58 PM

Hey OverKill19 we were in the same class.
lol

I feel bad for Lori, she is not there to babysit and should not have to!!!

mach123 · 02-10-2008, 08:40 PM

hi guys and gals,

Who has the course or numbers to get info on it. Thanks

porkhaaks · 02-10-2008, 09:25 PM

Check the TRI COUNTY SITE

01-16-2008, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lost RIP Fallen Angel Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 138 Casino Cash: $154847 Thanks: 26 Thanked 40 Times in 27 Posts No Classified Ratings	Avalanche Course I just finished the Avalanche course this past weekend and I have nothing but good reviews. Thank you Tri County for offering this course and helping keep us safer while in the hills. Before the course we thought that we were good with the beacon work "wrong" finding single beacons was OK at best and with multi beacon we were hopeless. After many hours of small group instruction and hands on practice we can find several beacons consistently. With this training and proper equipment if things go south in the hills we are not helpless this is a good feeling and a lot better than I have the equipment but don't know how to us it or I don't need the training or equipment becouse I'm Invincible. Special thanks to Lori & Randy from Zac's Tracks, Brian & Tri County Snowmolile Club. Don't fool yourself an online course can't possibly give the same results as Zac's Tracks the beacon work itself is worth the price of admission.

01-16-2008, 05:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Smiley Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Beaver County Posts: 45 Casino Cash: $69570 Thanks: 61 Thanked 126 Times in 7 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Avalanche Course Well Put Lost, but in addition to you knowing how to use all of the gear make sure that the people that you ride with not only have the gear but also have to know how. Very well Done course Lori & Randy Zac's Tracks, the time just flew by. PS here is some food for thought if you are riding in a group that drinks on the hill ( not talking about 1 or 2 but the ones that drink a case ) (OR FEEL THE NEED TO DRINK IN CLASS!!!!!) Are thoes the people that you are trusting to find you when you are caught............ __________________ 07 XRS 151 800 W\ Joey kit and 10" motion bars outlander 400 XT RIP "LOST"- dad- forever in my heart and on my mind

01-17-2008, 11:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
bbtoys Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mcbride B.C. Posts: 1,579 Casino Cash: $1112328 Thanks: 122 Thanked 1,837 Times in 611 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Avalanche Course I always ride sober so will be able to find you anytime Smiley. __________________ Mountain Haven B&B 250-569-0226 McBride, BC.

01-18-2008, 11:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
porkhaaks Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: in an IGLOO somewhere near Hay Lakes Posts: 67 Casino Cash: $119524 Thanks: 82 Thanked 22 Times in 13 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Avalanche Course Oh ya , what was with the drinking on class time on the hill on Fri.? Do some people have NO respect for the others in class? great example for the younger riders eeeeehhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! my more than $.02 __________________ When the flag drops the bull zhit stops work is for people who can NOT ride

01-18-2008, 11:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
catmando Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 3,634 Casino Cash: $1420831 Thanks: 1,165 Thanked 1,206 Times in 710 Posts Classified Rating: 100% (1)	Re: Avalanche Course I cant believe people would be drinking any booze during the course,Let me be the first do dis them.There lack of respect is pathetic.Ok that being said,I completly agree with you guys,the course is awsome and shows you things that could save lives.Thanks for starting this thread lost,It is a scary thing and you will never have enough education but the more the better.Take the course. catmando! __________________ 05 900 Kingcat 08 110 Giovanni Mini Hummer 06 Arctic Cat M5 05 Kawasaki 650 Brute 96 Polaris Scrambler 400 Arctic Cat in The Snow/Confused in the Mudd Member Of Team Slim

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01-18-2008, 02:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Smiley Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Beaver County Posts: 45 Casino Cash: $69570 Thanks: 61 Thanked 126 Times in 7 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Avalanche Course I think that Yes everyone should take the course but hey get your ridding buddies to take it with you. Also really watch what kind of gear your buds are carrying. The gear that they have is not only for them but will also be used to find you. This kind of stuff would make great x-mas presents. Remember to look at the bigger pic. Take care guys~!!!!! __________________ 07 XRS 151 800 W\ Joey kit and 10" motion bars outlander 400 XT RIP "LOST"- dad- forever in my heart and on my mind

01-19-2008, 08:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
OVERKILL 19 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Red Deer Posts: 970 Casino Cash: $853669 Thanks: 225 Thanked 294 Times in 213 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Avalanche Course Originally Posted by Smiley Well Put Lost, but in addition to you knowing how to use all of the gear make sure that the people that you ride with not only have the gear but also have to know how. Very well Done course Lori & Randy Zac's Tracks, the time just flew by. PS here is some food for thought if you are riding in a group that drinks on the hill ( not talking about 1 or 2 but the ones that drink a case ) (OR FEEL THE NEED TO DRINK IN CLASS!!!!!) Are thoes the people that you are trusting to find you when you are caught............ We did the same course in Valemount, great course I agree totally. P.S we had a drunk group as well, which one of them bragged he was a dentist and how they drove drunk all the way to Valemount. I get the boys in the cheap seats drinking but the driver is retarded. In this day and age have we not learned anything. I was very discusted by this mentality, especially coming from a so called educated Doctor. The best part for me was when a young fella from Delburne said to me drinking and sledding don't mix, save it for the hotel. Pretty bad when a 18 year old kid out smarts a 55 year old highly educated Doctor. Sorry for the rant but highly educated stupid people get me fired up. __________________ Equal rights for everyone...special treatment for no one !!!

01-20-2008, 10:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
porkhaaks Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: in an IGLOO somewhere near Hay Lakes Posts: 67 Casino Cash: $119524 Thanks: 82 Thanked 22 Times in 13 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Avalanche Course O tolerance people O tolerance __________________ When the flag drops the bull zhit stops work is for people who can NOT ride

01-25-2008, 01:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Smiley Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Beaver County Posts: 45 Casino Cash: $69570 Thanks: 61 Thanked 126 Times in 7 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Avalanche Course Hey OverKill19 we were in the same class. lol I feel bad for Lori, she is not there to babysit and should not have to!!! __________________ 07 XRS 151 800 W\ Joey kit and 10" motion bars outlander 400 XT RIP "LOST"- dad- forever in my heart and on my mind

02-10-2008, 08:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
mach123 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Albert Posts: 217 Casino Cash: $241460 Thanks: 4 Thanked 41 Times in 35 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Avalanche Course hi guys and gals, Who has the course or numbers to get info on it. Thanks

02-10-2008, 09:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
porkhaaks Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: in an IGLOO somewhere near Hay Lakes Posts: 67 Casino Cash: $119524 Thanks: 82 Thanked 22 Times in 13 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Avalanche Course Check the TRI COUNTY SITE __________________ When the flag drops the bull zhit stops work is for people who can NOT ride

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