Pat Sheehan Traverse - Saturday, Feb 27, 2016

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The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: Jasper National Park 
Date(s) & Time:   Saturday, Feb 27, 2016 05:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 05:30 AM @ Assumption School - Bowness)  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Feb 26, 2016 12:00 PM  
Event Duration: Two days, overnight with winter camping 
Difficulty Rating:   D3 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Dan Doll
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 4
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 3
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   3 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
Meet at Assumption School early Saturday morning and carpool to the Big Bend on Highway 93 North. Ski the south leg of the Pat Sheehan Traverse to Castleguard Meadows. Camp in the meadows. Depending on time, conditions and motivation, an ascent of Mt. Castleguard might be an option. Ski out the north leg of the traverse, exiting via the Saskatchewan Glacier on Sunday.
Required Items to Bring:
Winter sleeping bag, mat and warm clothing. Glacier travel/rescue knowledge and gear (harness, prussiks, 2x locking carabiners, progress capture system such as Garda hitch), digital avalanche beacon, shovel, probe, AT or telemark setup. Ice axe. Group gear to be arranged.

Recommended Items to Bring:
PLB/Spot/InReach/sat phone, navigation aids (GPS, map, compass), rescue sled materials, repair kit

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   05:30 AM
Carpool Location:   Assumption School - Bowness

Notes:
I have been to Castleguard Meadows via the Sask. glacier before, but have never skied this traverse loop.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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Registration for this event closed on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 12:00 PM.