Kootenay Powder Tour - Friday, Feb 24, 2017

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The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: Stagleap Provincial Park and Kaslo / New Denver Area, BC 
Date(s) & Time:   Friday, Feb 24, 2017 06:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:00 AM @ )  
Registration Cut Off:   Sunday, Feb 19, 2017 12:00 AM  
Event Duration: 6 days 
Difficulty Rating:   D3 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Brent Hepfner
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 5
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 3
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   5 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
6 days of backcountry skiing at some sweet spots in west Kootenay will involve complex avalanche terrain and some long ski descents so Participants should have competent abilities for this trip.

DAY 1: On the drive out we'll stretch the legs with a ski tour at Kootenay Pass, spending the night at Hotel Ymir. For relaxing entertainment we can take in the Friday night Hillbilly Jam session and dinner special in the pub.
DAYS 2-5: We'll enjoy some day trips based out of my house near Kaslo, which is just minutes from ski objectives in the Goat Range of the Selkirks and access up to Kokanee Glacier. We will winter camp for 1 overnight to ski summit Mt. Brennan
(highest peak in the Goat Range) or do a mini Goat Range traverse.
DAY 6: Stop for more turns at Kootenay Pass on the drive back to Alberta.

Accommodation at Hotel Ymir $25. Accommodation at my house near Kaslo will also have a $25/night fee (sauna etc….bring bathing suit).

Required Items to Bring:
Backcountry ski gear and avalanche safety equipment, food and dress. Winter camping gear.

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   06:00 AM
Carpool Location:  

Notes:
If you sign up please indicate if you are able to drive, vehicle type, how many people you can take with gear and confirm if you have snow tires (law in BC).

Participants will be asked to pay for accommodations once they are put on the trip.


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.

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Registration for this event closed on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 12:00 AM.