AMP - Balfour area ski mountaineering - Saturday, Apr 01, 2017

The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: Balfour hut area  
Date(s) & Time:   Saturday, Apr 01, 2017 05:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 05:00 AM @ Assumption School)  
Registration Cut Off:   Sunday, Mar 26, 2017 06:00 PM  
Event Duration: 3 days 
Difficulty Rating:   D4 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):    

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 5
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:

This event is organized under the Alpine Mentorship Program (AMP) 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. Since this is a mentorship event, participants are expected to make decisions and actively participate in trip organization. Participants will be mentored by Brent Peters, ACMG guide.

For more details on the AMP program refer to the ACC site http://www.acccalgary.ca/alpine- mentorship-program/

This event will focus on managing both avalanche and glaciated terrain. Participants should have AST2 and an understanding of glacier rope systems. We will focus on decision making in challenging and complex terrain. By the end of this course, participants will have a better understanding of how to decide what slopes to ski, when to take the rope off, and navigation in complex terrain.

The cost of event is $465 per person based on a 5:1 ratio with the guide. The cost includes $60 hut fee. You will need to purchase your own wilderness pass.

When you sign up please email me your previous ski experience before making a payment to the treasurer.

Required Items to Bring:
Transceiver (digital 3 antennas), snow shovel, probe, warm clothing, ski touring gear, sunglasses/ski goggles and headlamp. Ice axe, crampons, harness, glacier gear (inc. crevasse rescue kit), hut overnight gear.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Meals/snacks/drinks, extra clothing and any required personal items.

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   05:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Assumption School


Fee is non-refundable but if there is enough interest you might be able to find a replacement to take your spot.
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.

Waiver and Membership Requirement
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.

A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. If your membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.

The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.

Registration for this event closed on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 06:00 PM.