Backcountry Sking (Yoho) - Saturday, Dec 22, 2012

The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: Yoho Area 
Date(s) & Time:   Saturday, Dec 22, 2012 06:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:30 AM @ recycling bins near Stoney Tr and 16th ave West)  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Dec 21, 2012 06:00 PM  
Event Duration: 1 day 
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Paul Taylor
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome  
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:   5 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
A day of ski touring. Yoho area proposed, likely either Emerald Lake Slide or Pulpit Knob, depending on the forcast weather and snow stability. Both should offer good powder sking, hopefully sheltered from recent wind effect. Refer to Summits and Icefields for Emerald Slide Path details. Pulpit Knob is not described, but is a popular sheltered yoyo spot on west side of Hector Lake.
Required Items to Bring:
Backcountry ski gear, day pack, avalanche safety gear,

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   06:30 AM
Carpool Location:   recycling bins near Stoney Tr and 16th ave West
Carpool Directions:   West on #1 from Calgary, exit right to West Valley Rd, spin around the roundabout, under the highway, then back toward Calgary. Near the recycling bins

Notes:
Carpool proposed from calgary area. Leader will meet group and/or others at Dead Mans Flats Husky 7:20am. Any questions contact: paul.taylor@cnrl.com

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.

Trip Feedback
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Registration for this event closed on Friday, December 21, 2012 at 06:00 PM.