A day in the Sunshine area backcountry dedicated
to exploring ski options. Expect a full day at
decent pace, i.e. not racing but on the faster
side. Since the exact route is still tbd, this is
not a trip for beginners, must have experience in
backcountry & skiing tight trees / steeps, plus
AST 2.
If we have not skied together before, please send
me an email confirming your experience and type of
avalanche transceiver (must be digital 3 antenna).
Required Items to Bring:
Shovel (metal only), digital 3 antenna
transceiver, probe, head lamp, plus the usual
clothing / gear food for such a trip.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
See carpool directions
Carpool Departure Time:
06:50 AM
Carpool Location:
Assumption School
Carpool Directions:
Parking lot of Assumption School near intersection
of TransCanada and Sarcee Trail. Meet 6.45am, plan
to leave by 6.50.
If you have signed up but can't make it, please
send me an email.
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 Monday, December 26, 2016 at 05:00 PM.