InfoEx 1-on-1 Training Sessions

2018-04-30 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Presenter: Stuart Smith/Luke Norman

Time for an InfoEx tune up? Book a private half hour or hour long session with InfoEx Manager, Stuart Smith and Software Developer, Luke Norman. Sessions will be individually tailored to your specific needs. Take the opportunity to ask any questions you have about InfoEx, review your operation’s workflows, learn more about the run list or avalanche control extensions, explore advanced features or share best practices. Sessions can be booked on the hour or half hour (first come, first served). 

 

Please email Stuart Smith to book your time slot.

Avalanche Canada AST Provider/Instructor Meeting *free session

2018-04-30 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Presenter: Avalanche Canada

All AST providers and AST instructors are encouraged to attend. The agenda includes: AST year in review, new AST provider license agreement, discussion and feedback for the forthcoming AST1 student textbook. 

CAA Annual General Meeting *free session

2018-05-01 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Please join us at 1:00pm for opening remarks, awards and our Annual General Meeting.

 

CPD Seminar - Streamlining Your Weather Analysis: Mountain Weather Refresh and Proposed Workflow

2018-05-02 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Presenter: Matt MacDonald

How long has it been since your last weather course? Is your meteorology a little foggy? Join professional meteorologist, Matt MacDonald for a review of key mountain meteorology concepts including the importance of flow patterns and the power of atmospheric instability as a forecast tool. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops/tablets/electronic devices to practice the proposed weather analysis workflow and discover the various components that make up the Avalanche Canada Mountain Weather Forecast.

 

Matt MacDonald has been working as a meteorologist with Environment Canada for 15 years. Originally from Montreal, he has spent the last 10 years trying to understand the weather in the mountains of British Columbia and he thinks he might just be starting to figure it out. He has been teaching both Intro and Advanced Mountain Weather Courses for the CAA for the past 10 years and just completed his Level 2 this past winter. When not staring at computer screens, he squeezes the odd splitboard tour in. Matt is an Active Member of the CAA.

CPD Seminar - Finding the Balance in Mountain Medicine - Best Practices vs. Operational Constraints

2018-05-02 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Presenter: Don McPhalen M.D F.R.C.S.C.

Join Dr. Don Mcphalen for a discussion of AvSAR medical training -from CPR to ICAR protocols - and best practices while managing the many pressures of winter operations.

 

Don is the Medical Director for Kananaskis Country Public Safety in Canmore, Alberta and sits on the ICAR Medical Commission. He is an active CAA member, CARDA hopeful and enjoys being the most junior member on the K-country avalanche forecasting team.

CPD Seminar - AST Specific - New to AST Instruction?

2018-05-02 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presenter: Terry Palechuk

New to AST Instruction? Create a course progression, explore AST resources  for classroom and field sessions, and learn how to develop an engaging and interactive experience for your students.

 

Terry Palechuk is a lecturer and the diploma program coordinator in the adventure studies department at Thompson Rivers University. Terry has been active in the outdoor industry for over 35 years as an instructor, guide, program facilitator and business owner. He holds an MBA in community economic development, is an ACMG ski guide and is a professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Association. Terry currently holds the position of chair of Avalanche Canada’s instructor training committee

Case Studies and Research Presentations

2018-05-03 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Information, experiences and results shared between colleagues and coworkers. Full list of presentations TBA. 

Case Studies and Research Presentations

2018-05-04 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Information, experiences and results shared between colleagues and coworkers. Full list of presentations TBA.