This is a classic K Country tour, starting at Burstall trailhead,
traversing through Birdwood and Smuts Passes, and out
Commomwealth Creek, approximately 21km long and 500 m
elevation gain in total. Participants should have at least AST1 avi
course and a season of backcountry skiing experience. We can
expect crusty spring skiing conditions with hopefully a dusting of
new snow. The start and finish are about 5km apart, we will need
at least two vehicles, so we can place one at the Commonwealth
Creek exit. There is a possibility that trip location may change,
depending on conditions.
Required Items to Bring:
Transceiver, probe, shovel, AT or Tele skis,
skins, skin wax, goggles, warm clothes (layers), sunglasses,
sunscreen, enough food and water/hot drink for
yourself.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Ski Crampons,
Camera, lots of energy and some good jokes.
How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:
06:00 AM
Carpool Location:
Stoney Trail Recycling Bins
Carpool Directions:
Meet at the recycling bins on the west side of Hwy
1, near the Stoney trail exit at 6:00 AM. Please
have some cash for the driver in your car pool($10 -
15) and review the waiver prior to arrival.
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 If you have any feedback, positive or negative, concerning this trip or any other, we want to hear from you! You can send any feedback you may have to the Section Chair.
Waiver and Membership Requirement
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed
ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.
A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. If your
membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings
without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.
The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.
Registration for this event closed on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 12:00 PM.