Thunder Meadows Hut (near Fernie) - Friday, Jan 03, 2014

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The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: Thunder Meadows Hut 
Date(s) & Time:   Friday, Jan 03, 2014 06:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:00 AM @ Carpool will be arranged by the trip leaders)  
Registration Cut Off:   Thursday, Jan 02, 2014 08:00 PM  
Event Duration: 4 days 
Difficulty Rating:   D3 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Nathalie Drotar
Lida Frydrychova
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 8
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   6 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

This 4 day trip will test your navigation and route-finding skills. We will leave Calgary Friday, Jan 3 at 6:00 am and drive to Fernie (about 3 hr drive) then ski to the hut; this should take about 3-4 hrs. There are 2 approaches to the hut and both have some avi terrain that we will have to navigate. After we get to the hut we will drop our packs off and enjoy a few runs. If the avi conditions are high, this trip will be postponed. We will spend 3 nights at the hut. Exploring the chutes and tree skiing for the next 3 days. The 4th day we ski out in the later afternoon and drive back to Calgary. Expect to be home late.

All participants are expected to participate in route finding, avi conditions assessment and in carrying group gear.

Money part:
To get on the trip put your name on the waitlist. If you have been selected, you will be contacted and asked to send in your email money transfer. You will have 3 days to submit your payment. If you don’t pay on time, you will be removed from the trip. The cost of the hut is $37.50 per person for 3 nights. You need to bring your own propane, food and money to pay the driver.

Equipment:
Thunder Meadows hut is equipped with the following:

  • Wood heater and wood supply.
  • Propane camp stove and lantern (we must bring our own 1lb propane canisters and carry them out).
  • Meltwater pot and greywater pot. Water source is from snowmelt so please keep the snow around the hut clean. Poor hygiene and dogs will contaminate the only water source.
  • Outdoor toilet located 30m behind the hut.
  • Axe and shovel and fire extinguisher.

Guests need to bring their own sleeping bag, sleeping mat, safety equipment and 1 lb. propane bottles.
Carry everything out that you brought in: no food, garbage, or ‘gifts’ left behind that other members would have to clean up and pack out for you.

A bit of additional info can be found here:
http://fernietrails.com/thunder- meadows-hut/
http://fernietrails.com/2011/12/thunder- meadows-hut-on-december-11th/

Required Items to Bring:
skies, skins, avi gear, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, safety equipment and 1lb propane bottles, food,... (complete list will be provided later)

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   06:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Carpool will be arranged by the trip leaders

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.

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Registration for this event closed on Thursday, January 02, 2014 at 08:00 PM.