Backcountry ski touring - Pipestone River - Sunday, Feb 28, 2016

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The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: Banff National Park 
Date(s) & Time:   Sunday, Feb 28, 2016 05:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 05:30 AM @ Macleod Tr & 58 Ave SW in front of the Phil & Sebastian Coffee (Chinook location))  
Registration Cut Off:   Sunday, Feb 28, 2016 12:00 AM  
Event Duration: Full day - please do not make plans for the evening. 
Difficulty Rating:   D3 - 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: 4
Minimum Group Size: 2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 2
Number Registered So Far:   4 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   Yes

Itinerary:
Back-country touring: start on Pipestone cross country ski trails, then ski into back-country following the Pipestone River; about 30 km return & 400 m elevation gain. 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, Parks Pass.

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

How to Get There:
Event Directions:   Hwy 1 to Pipestone trails 0.7km west of Lake Louise overpass.  
Carpool Departure Time:   05:30 AM
Carpool Location:   Macleod Tr & 58 Ave SW in front of the Phil & Sebastian Coffee (Chinook location)

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.
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Registration for this event closed on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 12:00 AM.