This event is the first of Alpine Mentorship
Program (AMP) events that will be run over the
next year. The goal of the AMP program is to
develop stronger mountaineering base of trip
leaders and participants in the Alpine Club. The
AMP program has 3 levels so ensure you sign up
for a level that is the most appropriate for your
skills.
This event is for Level 2 alpinists -
individuals who are confident seconding
WI3, this course will introduce safe and
efficient leading and ice anchors for top roping,
multipitch ascent, and descent. In the morning,
we will review A frame movement and introduce
placing screws on lead, lead strategy and anchor
building. In the afternoon, we will reinforce
these skills while mock leading. By the end of
the day, participants WILL have the skills to
practice mock leading on their own until they
have the confidence to lead.
When you sign up for the event please email me
lidafryd@gmail.c
om to indicate whether you have met the
above prerequisite and what ice climbs you have
seconded. After you have been selected for this
event, you will need to send a payment to the ACC
treasurer, once payment is received you will be
moved onto the participants list.
The
training is taught by Brent Peters, ACMG alpine
guide.
Required Items to Bring:
Harness, helmet, ice tools, crampons pre-adjusted
to
boots, boots suitable for ice climbing, locking
carabiners, belay device, screws, anchor, draws,
etc.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Warm belay jacket,extra pair of gloves,thermos
with
hot drinks,lunch, sun screen and camera.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
TBA the week before the course
Notes:
Please do not pay until you have been selected.
The course of the course is $95.00 (this includes
tax). Once selected, you will need to send
INTERAC e-Transfer (to ACC Calgary treasurer).
Your payment
method is as follows:
1. Send an INTERAC e-Transfer to the ACC
Treasurer using the
Treasurer@ACCCalgary.ca email address. Do NOT
forget to let the Treasurer know your name, email
and
the course it is for! Plus advise the e-transfer
password in a separate
email. Also email confirmation to the Course
Coordinator. They
will then move you to the attending list.
The event organizer will select participants and
contact them by email. Once selected, you will
need to pay the treasurer. Then you will put on
the participants list. There will be no refund
for
cancellations. Courses will run regardless of
weather unless the guide deems conditions unsafe
then a back-up option may be executed. 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.
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 Friday, January 20, 2017 at 07:00 PM.