Intro. to Rock Rescue, by Sean Isaac - Sunday, May 15, 2016

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The Basics:
Event Type: Course 
Event Location: Yam Bluffs, subject to change at Guide’s discretion  
Date(s) & Time:   Sunday, May 15, 2016 07:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 07:00 AM @ Carpool is left for participants to coordinate among themselves.)  
Registration Cut Off:   Sunday, May 08, 2016 09:00 PM  
Event Duration: 1 day 
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Ken Chatel
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 6
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   6 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
Costs: $131.25 per person (1:6 ratio) which includes GST Course Content: A one-day course to provide a basic understanding of improvised rock rescue techniques so you can deal with simple cliff-side emergencies. Techniques to be covered include escaping the belay, emergency lowers, tandem rappels, a simple 3:1 raising system and releasing an auto device. Course content can be adapted to the experience level of the group. Prerequisites: Some climbing experience is necessary whether it's indoor, outdoor, lead or top-rope. Participants must be able to offer a safe top-rope belay. Knowledge of standard knots and hitches is also recommended (clove hitch, prussic hitch, munter hitch, fisherman’s, figure- 8) but not necessary.
Required Items to Bring:
Harness, helmet, belay device (auto-blocking like ATC-Guide or Reverso is recommended), 4-5 locking carabiners (at least one being a Munter shape), 4 non-locking carabiners, 1 double-length shoulder sling, 2 7mmx5m Prussic cords, 1 7mmx1.5m prussic cord and a lunch/drink

Recommended Items to Bring:
Warm clothes (expect to stand around and listen/learn) and then participate.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:   Drive west on Hwy 1, take the Exshaw turn off, head north until you intersect Hwy 1A and then take a right (head northeast) for about 1 km and look for the Yamnuska parking lot sign. Turn left onto a small gravel road which leads you to the parking lot.  
Carpool Departure Time:   07:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Carpool is left for participants to coordinate among themselves.

Notes:
This trip will be a first-come-first-serve and this is based on who can deliver their $131.25 (this includes tax) 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. About the course leader: Sean Isaac is a sponsored climbing athlete and an ACMG Alpine Guide specializing in technical leadership instruction in addition to guiding rock, ice and alpine routes. To learn more about Sean, please visit his website at www.seanisaac.com

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our participant responsibility guidelines!

Cancellation Policy: Courses are offered at a discounted rate based on a 1:6 ration of instructor to student (40% discount from standard rates). Due to the popularity of these clinics, full payment must be received to book your spot. There will be no refund for cancellations. Courses will run regardless of weather unless the guide deems conditions unsafe then either a back-up option will be executed (i.e. rock rescue in the climbing gym if torrential rain) or an appropriate date will be rescheduled. This is to be decided by the guide the evening before.
*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, May 08, 2016 at 09:00 PM.