Sledder Safety Events

An Introduction to Sledding Safely in the Backcountry

View larger imageRider Jeremy Hanke | Photo: Rob Alford

If you are a snowmobiler who ventures into avalanche terrain, consider signing up for an Avalanche Skills Training course. You will find a list of providers on our website here. If you would like an introduction to sledding safely in the backcountry, come out to one of the CAC-sponsored two-hour safety seminars listed beow, Avalanche Awareness Days, Backcountry Avalanche Workshops or presentations at the western Canada snowmobile tradeshows.

Snowmobile Shows:
Our team will see you in the Fall of 2010 at the following sled shows. Stop by our booth, take in a presentation.

  • Ride Alberta Snowmobile & ATV Show - Edmonton Expo Centre Halls F,G,H Oct 22-24
  • Let's Ride BC Snowmobile & ATV Show - CN Centre Prince George, Oct 29-30
  • Saskatchewan Snowmobile Show - Prairieland Exhibition Park Saskatoon, Nov 5-7
  • Vernon Snow Show - Vernon Recreation Complex Vernon BC, Nov 12
  • Rocky Mountain Snowmobile & ATV Show - BMO Centre Calgary, Nov 12-13

Backcountry Avalanche Workshops 2010
Backcountry Avalanche Workshops Presented by Columbia Brewery are scheduled for the fall of 2010:

  • Whitehorse, YK, Saturday November 13th at the Beringia Centre
  • Prince George, BC, Saturday November 20th, venue TBD
  • Terrace, BC, Saturday November 20th at the Coast Inn of the West
  • Fernie, BC, Saturday November 27th at The Arts Station

More information on topics, speakers and agenda to follow. Check back in late September.

Sled Discussion Forum - by the ASA, Zacs Tracks and the CAC
See you next fall for another set of forums. Thank you for your participation.
Profit from a professional avalanche forecaster’s expertise to discover the range of choices we have available each and every day, in each and every riding area. 

Avalanche Safety Seminars ($25/family includes CAC Membership) for Sledders. 
Schedule is completed for the 2009-2010 winter season. We will post a new schedule in the fall of 2010. Please call us if you would like one scheduled in your community.

These two-hour workshops will help you identify:

  • your current exposure to avalanche risk
  • your ability to avoid a serious avalanche accident
  • 4 key web pages to access before each riding day
  • 10 tips to keep your group safe while on the mountain
  • terrain suited for your skill level
  • the good, the bad & the ugly of avalanche rescue gear
  • whether your beacon is suited to your search style
  • where to go from here? on-going training opportunities

 

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  • Snow and Mud Golf Tournament Benefiting the CAC on Aug 29th at the River Ridge Golf and Country Club. Sign up details on the poster.

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  • CAC Sled Events and AST Instructor List

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