Map and Compass workshop - Saturday, May 28, 2016 The Basics: Event Type:   Course   Event Location:   The Bronze Room at the Max Bell Centre   Date(s) & Time:   Saturday, May 28, 2016 09:00 AM   Registration Cut Off:   Monday, May 23, 2016 09:00 PM   Event Duration:   8 hrs   Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart   Trip Coordinator(s):     Participant Info: Who's Invited:   Members Only   Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened Maximum Group Size:   12 Maximum No. Guests:   0 Minimum Group Size:   8 Maximum No. Guests Per Member:   0 Number Registered So Far:   12 (View sign-ups, waiting list) Are Dogs Permitted:   No Itinerary: Learn how to navigate in the mountains. Learn how to use a map and compass. This full day course will be a mix of theory and practical outdoor sessions. You will develop route plans and white-out navigation plans. Map and Compass workshop will be offered by Rob Davidson, an ACMG Hiking Guide. The workshop fee is $30. This course is a first-come-first-serve and this is based on who can deliver their $30 cheque/cash/INTERAC e-Transfer to ACC Calgary first. Send an INTERAC e-Transfer to the ACC Treasurer using the Treasurer@ACCCalgary.ca email address or by cheque to: ACC Calgary Section P.O. Box 1995 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M2 Attention: Section Treasurer, Re: Map & Compass Workshop Required Items to Bring: If you are coming with a partner you can share the list below, otherwise, you will need the following items for the course: - Compass (something equivalent to: http://www.mec.ca/product/5037-375/silva-ranger-cl-hi-vis-compass/?h=10+50777+52299&f=10+50565+52299 - GemTrek Canmore/Kananaskis map, Ruler, Pencil, Notebook. When looking for a compass, the following are features you will want: Sighting mirror, Rugged case, Declination adjustment, Clinometer, Glow in the dark How to Get There: Event Directions:   https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Max+Bell+Centre/@51.042078,-114.0064157,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x53717ac428bd11c3:0x485f24925368b824!8m2!3d51.042078!4d-114.004227   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. 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.

Registration for this event closed on Monday, May 23, 2016 at 09:00 PM.