AMP Level 2 - Saskatchewan Glacier - Friday, May 12, 2017

The Basics:
Event Type: Alpine 
Event Location: Saskatchewan Glacier  
Date(s) & Time:   Friday, May 12, 2017 07:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:00 AM @ TBD)  
Registration Cut Off:   Monday, May 01, 2017 09:00 PM  
Event Duration: 3 days 
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Rick Bennett
Nathalie Drotar
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 9
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   8 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
ONE SPOT FREED ITSELF SO IF INTERESTED PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION ATTENTIVELY AS WELL AS LINKS GIVEN IN DESCRIPTION.. TRIP IS ON SKIS. 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. A good prerequisite would be the Bow Area mountaineering trip held Apr 24-26 which is for level 1 and 2.

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. Required skill sets to participate: Previous alpine experience participating in PD trips or difficult and/or winter scrambles, Ice climber beginner, Rock climber beginner, 3-person crevasse rescue, back-country skier and Fitness level to carry a 45 pound pack over 2 days with 1200m elevation gain per day.

The cost of event is $260 per person based on a 8:1 ratio with the guide. You will be winter camping and will need to purchase your own wilderness pass.

When you sign up please email me your previous required skills and experience (see above) 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), winter camping gear.

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

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   06:00 AM
Carpool Location:   TBD


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.

Registration for this event closed on Monday, May 01, 2017 at 09:00 PM.