yam traverse - aspiring trip leader outing - Saturday, Apr 14, 2012

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The Basics:
Event Type: Scramble 
Event Location: Mount Yamnuska 
Date(s) & Time:   Saturday, Apr 14, 2012 08:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 08:30 AM @ Recycling bins on south side of transcanada at west end of town)  
Registration Cut Off:   Thursday, Apr 12, 2012 01:00 PM  
Event Duration: one day 
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Andy Strangemann
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 8
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   8 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
The Yam Traverse spring scramble le will be an outing geared to aspiring trip leaders who wish to learn more about trip leading before setting out on their own to lead trips for our section. The day will see us traverse Yam from east to west and look at the various aspects of trip leading, engaging in group discussion and also each of us taking the lead throughout the day. This trip is open for those members that are not yet trip leaders and wish to be vetted to lead trips this summer. Please ensure that you have current first aid training or will have this training in the next 2 months.
Required Items to Bring:
scrambling boots that fit crampons, crampons to fit your boots, ice axe or ski pole, warm layered, non-cotton, clothing to include a shell jacket, toque, neck gaitor/scarf, gloves and mitts, enough food and drink for the day, fist aid kit. sun glasses and a day pack to carry all these items

Recommended Items to Bring:
gaitors, duct tape and sun block

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   08:30 AM
Carpool Location:   Recycling bins on south side of transcanada at west end of town
Carpool Directions:   please ask me if you do not know this location

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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*Cancellation Policy*: If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Calgary Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.

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Registration for this event closed on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 01:00 PM.