Ski Tour - Observation Sub Peak & North Glacier - Sunday, Jan 14, 2018

The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: Highway 93 N - Observation Sub Peak 
Date(s) & Time:   Sunday, Jan 14, 2018 06:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:10 AM @ The recycling bins by #1 Highway and Stoney Trail)  
Registration Cut Off:   Saturday, Jan 13, 2018 08:00 PM  
Event Duration: 1 day 
Difficulty Rating:   D3 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Tyler Hallman
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 5
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 3
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   4 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
IF YOU WANT TO BECOME A TRIP LEADER AND CO-LEAD THIS TRIP PLEASE SEND TYLER AN EMAIL. Ski tour up either Observation Sub Peak, followed by some or Cirque Peak followed by a ski run on the north facing glacier. Pace will be moderate and steady. Expect about 1300 m of ascent and 14 km round trip. If we don't like the avalanche or weather conditions the back up plan will be to do some laps at treeline.
Required Items to Bring:
Backcountry ski gear including ski crampons?, skins, beacon, shovel, probe, harness and glacier travel/crevasse rescue kit. Food & drink for a full day

Recommended Items to Bring:
Sun glasses, water proof shell, sun screen.

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   06:10 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 back toward Calgary.

Notes:
IF YOU WANT TO BECOME A TRIP LEADER AND CO-LEAD THIS TRIP PLEASE SEND TYLER AN EMAIL AT SKIING@ACCCALGARY.CA


Please review our participant responsibility guidelines!
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 Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 08:00 PM.