This program is an introduction to skiing in the
backcountry.
The program includes an evening session to
discuss the
program and equipment. Following the evening
session
there will be 4 trips with the intention to
progress into more
complex terrain. Due to the demands for this
program we
are expanding the program to 24 participants.
Participants
will be split into 2 groups once selection has
occurred.
The BITS Program is not a skiing instruction
program.
Participants need to have downhill skiing ability
to at least
an intermediate.
The requirements are that participants have AST 1
prior to
attending the 2nd trip, which is January 20,
2018. The ACC
Calgary is offering AST 1 for 8 participants on
December 2,
and 3, 2017 with priority given to those signed
up in the BIT
program.
November 16, 2017 Meet at 6:15 to 9:00 p.m. –
Nicholls
Family Library – 1421 – 33 Street SW (Next to
Westbrook
Mall – near the entrance to Westbrook C-train) –
Everything
you need to know to get ready for back country
skiing,
including gear, equipment, and what to pack.
Open to all
members.
Dec 1,2,3 AST 1 – 8 people - priority is to those
in the BITS
program who do not have AST 1 (Sign up for this
AST 1
separately)
Session 1 -
Dec 9, 2017 Meet at 7:00 am at Shouldice Arena
for a trip to
Chester lake to practice with gear and view snow
and
Avalanche conditions – there will also be a quick
refresher
for searching and rescue practice.
Session 2 -
Jan 20, 2018 –Meet at 7:00 am at Shouldice Arena-
Location
TBA - choices may be Burstall Pass – Chickadee
Valley –
Taylor Lake, Hidden Lake, Deception Pass,
Wolverine Pass/
Purple Bowl, Narro Shoulder, Stanley Glacier,
Lillian Lake,
Bow Summit, Sherbrooke Lake, Ogden Shoulder,
Black
Prince, Gypsum Mines, Common Wealth Pass.
Session 3 -
Feb 24, 2018- Meet at 7:00 a.m. – Location TBA
Session 4 - Finale and Party
March 24/25, 2018 –Meet at 7:00 a.m. at Shouldice
Arena
and head out to Parkway – Location TBA – Choices
may be
Crowfoot Pass, Helen Shoulder, Dolomite, Bow
Summit –
overnight at Mosquito Creek, which includes some
year-end
BITS celebrations. A catered supper including
alcohol will be
provided.
Required Items to Bring:
Items to bring will be discussed on gear night on
November
22, 2017 - Avi equipment, skis, skins, boots,
winter clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Items recommended will be discussed on gear night
on
November 22, 2017 - 6:15 - 9:00 p.m.- sunscreen,
camera,
thermos, hot shots
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Registration process:
Sign up for the BIT program;
Complete the application you will be sent
once you sign
up;
Your application will be reviewed and if you
are
accepted on the program you will be sent
notification of your
acceptance via email;
Once accepted you will be asked to send $100
registration fee via etransfer to
treasurer@acccalgary.ca;
Ensure you provide your name, address, postal
code, and
password for the etransfer in a separate email to
the
treasurer.
Date adjustments may occur if weather conditions
are an issue.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our participant responsibility guidelines!
ACC Calgary Section Policy is that once accepted
into the
program and your payment has been made of $100
there is
no cancellation. However, if you are able to find
a
replacement acceptable to the trip leader you can
obtain
payment from your replacement.
*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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Thank you for your response.
Registration for this event closed on Wednesday, December 06, 2017 at 06:00 PM.