Originally created for the ACC Calgary Section,the Ice Rescue course has now been run successfully for two winters. This is not a course for beginners and is in fact an entry level leadership course. Participants should have good belay/rappel skills and be very proficient in the use of standard climbing knots. Participants should have the ability to comfortably lead WI2 and second comfortably to WI3 minimum.
The first day of the course is an introduction to single rope rescue techniques including escaping the belay,load transfers, releasing auto-locking devices and rigging raising and lowering systems. Rappel saftey systems and the use of Purcell Prusiks will be covered.The second day will review these items and add more systems and complexity. Depending upon participant skill levels a multi-pitch rescue scenario may be attempted.
Each participant will recieve a Climbing Self Rescue textbook and a complete set of Purcell Prusiks as part of the course fee.There is a pre-course reading assignment to allow better use of our time in the field. This makes it important for people to sign up at least two to three weeks in advance.As this is a leadership type course,the Calgary Section will subsidize 50% of the fees. Cost to participants will be $125 and includes Climbing Self Rescue textbook and a set of Purcell Prusiks.
Meals and accommodations are the responsibility of the participants
Cancellation/refund policy : Qualified participants are only moved from the wait list once payment has been recieved.Cheques can be mailed to the ACC Calgary Section,c/o 65 Tararidge Close NE Calgary T3J 2P5, or send an INTERAC e-Transfer to the ACC Treasurer using the Treasurer@ACCCalgary.ca email address. Refunds only possible if qualified persons on wait list are available.No cancellations after Dec.01
Required Items to Bring:
-Helmet,harness,crampons,ice screws,2 ice tools,screamers,draws,carabiners (minimum 1 Munter style/2 locking/6 non-locking per person),120cm sewn webbing anchor sling,7mm accessory cord (ideally 2x5m or6m AND 1x 1.5m - can be purchased at course), Abalakov hooker,modern belay/rappel device,1 piece of retired but safe cord or webbing for Abalakov rappel anchor to be left behind.
-BD First Shot Abalakov tool is nice to have but not mandatory
-Warm/Warm/warm clothing as there is a LOT of standing around practicing systems. (Down jacket mandatory/warm-up pants are smart/super warm gloves of mitts.
Notes:
Club ropes are to be arranged by participants. Some equipment may be borrowed from Rescue Dynamics if arranged a minimum of 2 weeks in advance.
*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 Friday, December 13, 2013 at 02:00 PM.