Hosting a Tracker Evaluation

To consider hosting a tracking evaluation, please contact any/all of the evaluators on the Resources in the section Other Resources or contact Mark Elbroch. Below are details regarding hosting an event. Please note all prices are subject to change without notice. The prices posted below will go into effect for evaluations booked after September 1, 2008.

Track and Sign Evaluations

Track and Sign Evaluations can be completed in 2 field days with a maximum of 10 people. We as evaluators charge 1 of 3 flat rate prices. We define distant as requiring a flight, and local as within driving distance:

  1. Single evaluator, distant event: If we must travel by plane the cost is $ 2,250. This cost is all-inclusive (rental cars, planes, 2 travel days, scouting for the program a minimum of 1 day, lodging, and food, costs of certificates, patches etc.).
  2. Single evaluator, local event: $1, 500.
  3. Two evaluators: Add $800 to the above costs. By far the most effective program is team led by two evaluators, each contributing distinctive teaching styles and different strengths and weaknesses. We as evaluators offer this option at such a reduced rate because we too benefit from the interaction with each other and it strengthens the overall CyberTracker programs tremendously.
  4. Many organizations book back-to-back evaluations to save money. In this case, the first evaluation would be charged either as a “distant event” or “local” event, depending upon travel arrangements, and then any additional evaluations would be priced at the local rate.
  5. Please understand that a host organization may then add to the price to cover their administrative costs and sometimes extras, like food. Thus the price of a Track and Sign evaluation is subject to fluctuation dependent upon venue and host.

In summary, here are the costs:

If distant evaluations are back to back, addition evaluations each $1500 or $2300 (2 evaluators.)

Trailing Evaluations

We’re still working out the details on pricing trailing evaluations, since they are so very labor intensive. Understand that only 2 people can be evaluated in a typical day, unless terrain and wildlife abundance make for greater opportunitiesÑthen 3 folks. As we are currently planning, participants will attend trailing evaluations for 2 days, and participate in others’ evaluations in the field, thus providing greater opportunity for self-reflection and trailing instruction.

In other words trailing evaluations will be given to groups of 4 people in 2-day blocks. CyberTracker costs will run in the realm of $300/person and then a host organization may add to this to cover their expenses.

**Trailing Evaluations are incredibly physically challenging and participants must be in excellent shape. Expect to walk miles off trail each day, and sometimes in rugged terrain. Wildlife too is unpredictable and may be dangerous.