The Joel Hardin Professional Tracking Service program consists of training courses throughout the country. The links below show the calendar of courses. JHPTS courses are certification courses taught by the JHPTS program. In-House courses are non-certification courses taught by regional tracking groups. Each tracking course on the calendar has information available about registration process by clicking the PDF link. Links become live as soon as the information becomes available. Check back often for updates.
CERTIFIED COURSES AND EVENTS
Classes will be added from time to time so check back often.
| Course Date | Location / Sponsor | Course Contact | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May/22 - May/24, 2026 |
Pinehaven MT Lake County Montana SAR |
Mark Culp |
JHPTS 24 Hr Class More Information... |
Course Information Registration Form |
| Jun/5 - Jun/7, 2026 |
Camp Saunders ID ISTA-LatahCounty |
Marv Pillers or Lynne Whisner |
JHPTS 24 hr Class More Information... |
Course Information Registration Form |
| Jun/5 - Jun/7, 2026 |
Prospect OR Pacific Crest Trackers Association |
Dan Huckins |
JHPTS 24 Hr Class More Information... |
Course Information Registration Form |
| Jun/12 - Jun/14, 2026 |
Casper WY Wyoming State Trackers |
Colt Adams & Marty Robinson |
JHPTS 24hr Class More Information... |
Course Information Registration Form |
| Sep/25 - Sep/27, 2026 |
Camp Howard OR Pacific Crest Trackers Association |
Ron Glaus |
JHPTS 24hr Class More Information... |
NON-CERTIFICATION COURSES TAUGHT BY REGIONAL TRACKING ASSOCIATIONS
| Course Date | Location / Sponsor | Course Contact | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May/16, 2026 |
Yreka, CA Siskiyou County CA SAR |
Roxanne Stranfeld |
In House Training Yreka CA More Information... |
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| May/16, 2026 |
Lincoln County SAR Building, 880 North - 7th Street, Newport Pacific Crest Trackers Association |
Tony Lorange |
PCTA 6-Hour In-House Class More Information... |
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| Jun/20, 2026 |
Yreka, CA Siskiyou County CA SAR |
John Hammond |
In House Training Yreka CA More Information... |
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| Jun/20, 2026 |
Lincoln County SAR Building, 880 North - 7th Street, Newport Pacific Crest Trackers Association |
Tony Lorange |
PCTA 6-Hour In-House Class More Information... |
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| Jul/11, 2026 |
Yamhill Public Works Classroom 2060 NE Lafayette Ave, McMinnville & Loop Road Woods Pacific Crest Trackers Association |
Ron Glaus |
PCTA 6-Hour In-House Class More Information... |
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| Jul/18, 2026 |
Lincoln County SAR Building, 880 North - 7th Street, Newport Pacific Crest Trackers Association |
Tony Lorange |
PCTA 6-Hour In-House Class More Information... |
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| Jul/25, 2026 |
3640 Ballard Road, Dallas, Oregon Pacific Crest Trackers Association |
Chris Portal |
PCTA 6-Hour In-House Class More Information... |
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| Aug/15, 2026 |
Lincoln County SAR Building, 880 North - 7th Street, Newport Pacific Crest Trackers Association |
Tony Lorange |
PCTA 6-Hour In-House Class More Information... |
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| Aug/29, 2026 |
Polk County EOC, 820 SW Ash Street, Dallas, Oregon Pacific Crest Trackers Association |
Ron Glaus |
PCTA 4-Hour In-House Class More Information... |
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| Sep/12, 2026 |
Lincoln County SAR Building, 880 North - 7th Street, Newport Pacific Crest Trackers Association |
Tony Lorange |
PCTA 6-Hour In-House Class More Information... |