Background Info
Ski up towards Burstall Pass, but veer right to go around the flanks of Mt. Birdwood through some magnificent alpine terrain, over Smut's Pass, and return via the Commonwealth Valley to complete a horseshoe. You should know how to attach your skis to your pack as with current conditions a short section of bootpacking may be required on one slope. This trip is about 18km and 1000m elevation gain. We may do a short additional lap or two of 250m if by some miracle the snow is actually good.
REQUIREMENTS AST1 or AST2 training, Transciever, Shovel, Probe, SKI setup, and appropriate fitness for the size of day specified above.
Other Info
* This trip is not really appropriate for split-boards.
* I am not a guide
Required Items to Bring:
Standard Ski Touring Equipment - transceiver (no single antenna units), snow shovel, probe, skins, AT skis, boots, poles, warm clothes, water, food, headlamp - if you are unsure of what to bring, email me.
*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 Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 06:00 PM.