Winter Mountaineering Course - Saturday, Feb 23, 2013

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up.
The Basics:
Event Type: Course 
Event Location: TBD 
Date(s) & Time:   Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 07:00 AM  
Registration Cut Off:   Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 08:00 PM  
Event Duration: Two days 
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Cyril Shokoples
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 6
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 6
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   6 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:


*** Winter Mountaineering Course ***

Are you into winter scrambles, pushing the limits on snowshoe trips, or curious about the skills required to tag some summits in winter? Would you like to develop your winter mountaineering skills with instruction from an ACMG guide? Then read on!

The ACC Calgary Section is hosting a “Winter Mountaineering course” on Feb 23 and 24, 2013. This is designed to review the set of skills needed to safely complete a trip to the mountains in winter conditions. Participants must have solid scrambling skills and be comfortable dealing with winter conditions. This is a unique opportunity to advance your skills alongside your peers, under the supervision of a highly experienced, fully qualified ACMG Mountain guide.

Topics may include, but are not limited to: route selection, route finding, gear selection, pacing, additional training required and choosing appropriate climbs.

The course will be taught by Cyril Shokoples, an internationally certified mountain guide. Cyril has a long history with the ACC, particularly teaching the flagship TNF Leadership courses. He also regularly trains Canadian military SARTECHs and Canadian Parks Service Wardens, amongst many others, and has received Distinguished Service Awards from both the ACC and the ACMG.


The cost for the weekend course is $160.

First 6 email transfers received from participants will be accepted.

No cancellations or changes once you are moved to the participants list. Email money transfer to enrique (under score) canto at yahoo dot com

People will be moved from the waiting list as participants as soon as the deposit has been completed. Email or phone Enrique Canto if you need any additional information.

Required Items to Bring:

Despite the fact that the course will not focus on ropework, everyone should bring the following items:
- harness
- helmet
- ice axe
- locking carabiner
- clothing suitable for winter

Notes:

All meals and accommodations are the responsibility of the participants.

All participants will be responsible for contacting each other and arranging their own car pooling.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our participant responsibility guidelines!

*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 Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 08:00 PM.