Backcountry touring - Little Elbow to the Forks - Saturday, Nov 28, 2015

The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park 
Date(s) & Time:   Saturday, Nov 28, 2015 07:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 07:00 AM @ Macleod Tr & 58 Ave SW in front of the Phil & Sebastian Coffee (Chinook location))  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Nov 27, 2015 12:00 AM  
Event Duration: Full day - please do not make plans for the evening. 
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Zofia Zgolak
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 8
Maximum No. Guests: 7
Minimum Group Size: 2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 2
Number Registered So Far:   3 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
Backcountry touring: Little Elbow Trail to the Forks 25 km return. We may add additional 14 km to Tombstone Pass or "Back O'the Opals." Last weekend to explore the area before the gate closes, and snowmobiles appear. I have not been to this area - please come prepared for route finding and trail breaking.
Required Items to Bring:
Skis (light touring will work best), ski boots, poles, skins, wax, warm layers, hat, gloves, food, water, sunglasses, flashlight, bag for dirty boots, cash for drivers.

Recommended Items to Bring:
First Aid Kit, bivy, gaiters, camera, bear spray, Thermos, GPS/map/compass, PLB.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:   Hwy 8, 22, 66 to Elbow Falls Trail at the far end of Little Elbow Recreation Area.  
Carpool Departure Time:   07:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Macleod Tr & 58 Ave SW in front of the Phil & Sebastian Coffee (Chinook location)

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.

Trip Feedback
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Registration for this event closed on Friday, November 27, 2015 at 12:00 AM.