Backcountry Intro Skiing Field Trip - Saturday, Nov 09, 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: Skiing 
Event Location: TBD 
Date(s) & Time:   Saturday, Nov 09, 2013 08:00 AM  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Nov 08, 2013 12:00 AM  
Event Duration: 1 Day 
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Paul O'Brien-Kelly
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 30
Maximum No. Guests: 5
Minimum Group Size: 2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 1
Number Registered So Far:   22 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
Meet at a yet TBD parking lot in K - Country to practice our beacon searches, probing and digging technique. The intention of the trip is to do a shakedown and see if our gear is still working properly before going on a proper ski tour. If we have new gear, give it a try without committing to going a great distance from the car. We can discuss what to pack for a hut trip vs a day trip as well as what to bring on a winter camping trip. So bring lots of warm clothing and hot tea! Maybe you have a significant other, a friend or family member who keeps "saying" they want to get into backcountry skiing, well here is their chance to simply get out and play with all the toys before actually committing to a full day of ski touring!
Required Items to Bring:
AT gear, Snowshoes, Light Touring gear, Split board. Avalanche Beacon, Shovel and Probe Warm clothes and several layers to keep warm. Lunch, Snacks, Tea and Water.

Recommended Items to Bring:
A guest who wants to start backcountry skiing.

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:  
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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, November 08, 2013 at 12:00 AM.