NASAR Tracker Evaluator Workshop and Tracker Exam

This is a ground floor opportunity to be a part of first wave of NASAR Tracker Evaluators on the West Coast. TRACKER EVALUATORS MUST know how to track humans and must have a certain level of Search and Rescue field experience. Please do not take a spot in this Workshop if you are just interested in seeing what this is about. We ask that you are already a SARTECH II (exceptions will be extended) and that you have taken several two day tracking courses (exceptions will again be extended, contact Organizer). Part of this Workshop will be taking the NASAR TRACKER EXAM which will rate your tracking level to one of four:

TRACK AWARE

TRACKER III

TRACKER II

TRACKER I

Following the SARTECH II Evaluator model, the NASAR Tracking Exam will have a need for Lead Evaluators as well as Evaluators. Upon completion you can then file for and obtain Tracker Evaluator status through NASAR . Find forms here: www.nasar.org/policies_forms

NASAR Evaluators must maintain an individual membership in NASAR. If you are a current member, your cost for this workshop will be discounted $30. We expect our Tracker Evaluators to be a minimum level of a TRACKER II and will place a level of TRACKER I expectation on our Lead Evaluators.

This Workshop will expose you to the NASAR PAM (Friday night), The NASAR Tracker Exam itself (on Saturday) as well as an "under the hood" look at the setup and scoring of the Exam on Sunday.

Future workshops are not planned in this area at this time.

The NASAR Tracker Evaluation Exam is a written test and 6 field stations. Tallied scores throughout will determine your knowledge, skills and abilities in 5 skill set categories: detection of human sign, interpretation of human sign, recording of human sign, tactical planning of a signcutting follow-up and trailing (the actual following of a human trail.

This Workshop will be held in Camp Silverado. Camp is up in Amador County off Hwy 88 - Google Map Camp Silverado Lodge. UTM 10S 0751862E 4283774N LAT/LON 38.6667, -120.1052 Camping is included (Tents and small RV camping. Large RVs are not advised).

No discount if you choose not to sleep in Camp. Out of Camp sleeping options are: Kit Carson Lodge www.kitcarsonlodge.com, Kirkwood www.kirkwood.com or Silver Lake Camp Grounds www.recreation.gov

Getting there. This map. Will show you major routes in (zoomed ourt) and the minor rouds into Camp (zoom in). In genral from the west you have Hwy 50 to Pollock Pines and pick up Mormon Emergrent Trail (my fav) to 88 or through Jackson and pick up Hwy 88

Camp is primitive and currently dry, as in no water - dry. Bring in drinking water. Plan on cooking your own meals or eating at one of three restaurants in the area. We'll supply BBQ Tri-Tip for Saturday night dinner. Kit Carson Lodge (closest and most expensive), Plasse Resort (cheapest) or Kirkwood Inn (furthest away and no breakfast). Spouses or sig others can join you in a camping experience while you attend the Workshop at a small additional charge of $15 a head ... max 3 family members.

Check-in will begin at 1500 on Friday and we will begin the Workshop with the NASAR PAM Instruction at 1900 in the Lodge followed by the NASAR Tracker Exam written test. If you have taken the PAM or this test at a prior NASAR Tracking Course, you will not need to repeat unless you'd like to improve your score. You must pass this test with an 80% to become an Evaluator. Preparations for the written test can be accomplished through attendance of NASAR’s Tracking Course and/or reading one of 4 books on the subject of SAR tracking. All are available from the NASAR Bookstore.

1. Fundamentals of Mantracking: The Step-By-Step Method by "Ab" Taylor and Donald Cooper

2. Foundations for Awareness, Signcutting and Tracking by Robert Speiden

3. Tracking: A Blueprint for Learning How by Jack Kearney

4. Fundamentals of Search and Rescue; Chapter 13 by Jones and Bartlett Publishers

More information can be obtained off of the NASAR website. Participants should read all Exam details.

More details can be found here.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Road into Camp off of Hwy 88 is one lane. Exit Hwy 88 towards Kit Carson Lodge. Follow road around to east side of lake. Signs will be posted. Please drive slow and be courteous. Google Map search for Camp Silverado Lodge is accurate.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

You will need to camp - there are campsites, plenty of wood, fire circle and latrines, but no water. This is USFS property and we will have a Special Use Permit for this event. No firearms or fireworks.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Del Morris 209-295-4768 call or 707-338-4760 text 1662del@gmail.com

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

To another affiliated team member only. Give your ticket to your replacement.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes

What is the refund policy?

No, give your ticket to a fellow SAR member

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

Yes