Rock Rescue
A full day outdoor course of interest to all climbers.Topics to be covered include tying off a belay,reversing an autoblock belay device safely,lowering,transferring the load,basic raising systems and discussion of scenario options-looking at the big picture.An evening of review to practice tying off a belay and simple anchor systems will be held prior to the course. Instructor - Jeremy Mackenzie
cost: $ 61.25 dates: May 17 (6 participants), May 18 (6 participants) mandatory skills review evening - May 16
to register,contact Gerry Drotar 280-7281 or gerrydrotar@hotmail.com
"A reminder to trip leaders, Calgary Section Members who take a mountain skills and/or first aid course and, six months before or after the completion of the course, lead a trip for the Calgary Section, can apply for a subsidy under this program. The subsidy amount will be the cost of the course, up to $100 per course. See the http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/calgary/documents/TripCoordinatorsHandbook.doc Trip leaders handbook for further detail"
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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Waiver and Membership Requirement
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed
ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.
A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. If your
membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings
without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.
The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.
Registration for this event closed on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 11:59 PM.