AMP Level 1-2 - Bow Hut area Ski Mountaineering - Monday, Apr 24, 2017

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up.
The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: Wapta Glacier Bow hut area  
Date(s) & Time:   Monday, Apr 24, 2017 05:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 05:00 AM @ The recycling bins by #1 Highway and Stoney Trail )  
Registration Cut Off:   Sunday, Mar 26, 2017 06:00 PM  
Event Duration: 3 days 
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):    

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 7
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 is for Level 1 and 2 and will focus on managing both avalanche and glaciated terrain. Participants should have an AST1. We will review glacier rope systems and crevasse rescue for ski mountaineering. By the end of this course, participants should have a better understanding of the rope skills for ski mountaineering and how to determine if slopes in the backcountry are skiable.

There will be a trip planning session before we head out. Information on this meeting will be forwarded to trip participants.

The cost of event is $340 per person based on a 7:1 ratio with the guide. The cost includes hut fee. You will need to purchase your own wilderness pass.

When you sign up please email me your previous ski and mountain experience. Once you have been accepted you will be requested to make 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:   The recycling bins by #1 Highway and Stoney Trail
Carpool Directions:   West on #1 from Calgary, exit right to West Valley Rd, spin around the roundabout, under the highway, then first left back toward Calgary.

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

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.

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