Columbia Icefields [Read all details first] - Wednesday, May 13, 2015

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The Basics:
Event Type: Alpine 
Event Location: Columbia Icefields 
Date(s) & Time:   Wednesday, May 13, 2015 05:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 05:00 PM @ TBD)  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Apr 24, 2015 12:00 AM  
Event Duration: 5.5 days incl. carpool 
Difficulty Rating:   D3 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Ian Hunt
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 1
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 1
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   4 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
Thurs May 13: drive to Lake Louise to stay in hostel overnight (TBD) May 14: Ascend to set up camp (route TBD) May 15-17: Hopefully conditions will allow for some ski ascents. Read a book, build snow sculptures, drink in camp if we're in a white-out. May 18: Descend to car (route TBD)
Required Items to Bring:
Multi-day winter camping gear, back-country ski gear

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   05:00 PM
Carpool Location:   TBD
Carpool Directions:   Logistics may require setting up vehicles at both Saskatchewan Gl. & Athabasca Gl. accesses

Notes:
As I may not know you well, please send info to soohoonlee@hotmail.com: - Describe any recent multi-day self-supported ski traverses/winter camping you have done - Describe your crevasse rescue and glacier travel experience - Describe your back country ski experience, including names & emails of possible references - Any group gear that you may have: winter tent [Make/Model/# ppl], stove [Make/Model], fuel canisters [# + mL], glacier rope - 30m x 8mm min), group 1st aid [details], repair kit [details], emergency tarp [size], pickets, GPS - Do you have a groundsheet if we are using a Megamid tent (has no floor)? - Provide make/model/capacity for ppl & gear of your vehicle A go-no go decision will have to be made closer to the trip. Group size & composition TBD.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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*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, April 24, 2015 at 12:00 AM.