This course is the third event of the Alpine Mentorship Program (AMP) that will be run over the next year. The goal of the AMP program is to
develop a 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 most appropriate for your
skills.
This event is for Level 1 alpinists; individuals who are new to ice climbing. This course will introduce the skills necessary to move safely and efficiently on ice and to build a top rope for practicing these skills. In the morning we will introduce safe use of gear, introduce walking in crampons and transition to vertical movement. In the afternoon we will consolidate efficient movement and introduce anchor building. By the end of the day participants WILL have the skills to build top ropes and practice ice climbing movement.
The people that send their payment first to the ACC treasurer will be moved to the confirmed attendee list. Please read the payment instructions included on this posting CAREFULLY prior to sending payment.
The training is taught by Brent Peters, ACMG alpine guide.
If there are any questions about the course or on required and recommended items to bring please feel free to send me an email - tjmp07@hotmail.com
Required Items to Bring:
Day back 30-40L, harness, helmet, ice tools, crampons pre-adjusted to boots, boots suitable for ice climbing, 3 x locking carabiners, 2 X non-lockers, ATC belay device, 1 x 22cm screw, 1 x 120cm sling, 2 x 5m cordelette (10kN accessory cord - 7mm or high strength 6mm), 1 x 2m cordelette (10kN accessory cord - 7mm or high strength 6mm), Abalakov V thread tool, pocket knife.
Please feel free to bring any other gear you may have questions about using.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Warm belay jacket, extra pair of gloves, extra layers/ warm clothing, waterproof shell, thermos with hot drinks, lunch, sunglasses, sun screen and camera.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
TBA the week before the course
Notes:
The course of the course is $70.00 (this includes
tax). 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 (Tiffany - tjmp07@hotmail.com). They will then move you to the attending list.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our participant responsibility guidelines!
Once payment has been received by the treasurer you will be moved to the confirmed 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.
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Registration for this event closed on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 07:00 PM.