Avalanche training being held in Camrose

[cattamer]

There will be an avalanche training course being held in camrose on Nov.21/09. Must register online at ZacsTracs. 8 1/2 hour course. Thanks from camrose arctic cat

[Cowboy151]

Where is it being held? Went to link but could not find the Camrose date. More info?

[cattamer]

Originally Posted by Cowboy151

Where is it being held? Went to link but could not find the Camrose date. More info?

being held on the 21st of this month, they have changed it from red deer to camrose for that date it should be changed on thier site now. thanks

[cattamer]

the time of the course is: doors open at 8:30am class starts 9 - 6pm

[cattamer]

also to let everybody know that this is just the first day of the two day course there is also a field training course. If you get a group of six people to attend the two day course each person in the group will recieve $50.00 off the 2 day course. Thanks and lets have a good turn out here.

[cattamer]

just making sure this stays on the front page for everybody to see

[Zacs]

CLICK HERE for more information about the Camrose course.

If you click on the small poster it will open a .pdf that you can print or forward on to your riding group.

Take advantage of this local class. No hotel expenses to complete this avy training!

Remember, you're safer when your buddies are smart...they are the ones digging your butt out!

[cattamer]

Originally Posted by Zacs

CLICK HERE for more information about the Camrose course.

If you click on the small poster it will open a .pdf that you can print or forward on to your riding group.

Take advantage of this local class. No hotel expenses to complete this avy training!

Remember, you're safer when your buddies are smart...they are the ones digging your butt out!

would like to thank zactracs for putting on this course for everybody in this area

[cattamer]

Originally Posted by cattamer

would like to thank zactracs for putting on this course for everybody in this area

we have enough room for up to 100 people for this course

[Zacs]

What you can expect to learn

* 4 persistent weak layers and what you can do to avoid them (these were responsible for many of last season's fatalities)
* why all hoars are bad, even the pretty ones ;-)
* why your long time local knowledge of a riding area isn’t always enough to keep you safe
* your snowmobile can be a tool or it can be a weapon. Learn to use its power to your advantage
* key webpages that should be accessed before each riding day
* FREE sources to gather and build your avy knowledge and experience
* why the blueprint changes season to season, even from day to day. What is this year’s blueprint?
* why rocks and trees are like icebergs
* eight killer terrain features
* the 5 most important questions to ask when organizing a rescue
* how to properly use an avalanche probe (no, I will not be quoting Cartman from Southpark but what I show you will probably surprise you)
* who in your riding group is an asset and who is a liability (and who is just an a$$!)
* key benefits and limitations of beacons, probes, shovels, and airbags. Features you should look for in your friend’s gear. (Afterall, the gear that your friends carry is to SAVE YOUR LIFE. Make sure it is the best stuff!)
* and of course, how to use that beacon hanging around your neck.

[cattamer]

Originally Posted by Zacs

What you can expect to learn

* 4 persistent weak layers and what you can do to avoid them (these were responsible for many of last season's fatalities)
* why all hoars are bad, even the pretty ones ;-)
* why your long time local knowledge of a riding area isn’t always enough to keep you safe
* your snowmobile can be a tool or it can be a weapon. Learn to use its power to your advantage
* key webpages that should be accessed before each riding day
* FREE sources to gather and build your avy knowledge and experience
* why the blueprint changes season to season, even from day to day. What is this year’s blueprint?
* why rocks and trees are like icebergs
* eight killer terrain features
* the 5 most important questions to ask when organizing a rescue
* how to properly use an avalanche probe (no, I will not be quoting Cartman from Southpark but what I show you will probably surprise you)
* who in your riding group is an asset and who is a liability (and who is just an a$$!)
* key benefits and limitations of beacons, probes, shovels, and airbags. Features you should look for in your friend’s gear. (Afterall, the gear that your friends carry is to SAVE YOUR LIFE. Make sure it is the best stuff!)
* and of course, how to use that beacon hanging around your neck.

would like to thank everyone for thier interest in this course

[Uturn]

Wish I could go, but again I am working.