| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Course | |
| Event Location: | | Canmore clubhouse, Heritage room | |
| Date(s) & Time: |
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Sunday, Dec 02, 2018
09:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 08:00 AM @ Car pool lot by COP)
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Registration Cut Off:
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Saturday, Dec 01, 2018
12:00 AM
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| Event Duration: | | 1 day | |
| Difficulty Rating: |
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D1 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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Tyler Hallman
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |
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Members Only
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| Attendee Screening: |
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Attendees are Pre-Screened
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 16 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 0 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 10 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 0 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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14 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: |
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No
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| Itinerary: |
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Learn how to navigate in the mountains. Learn how
to use a
map and compass.
This full day course will be a mix of theory and
practical
outdoor sessions. You will learn how to develop
route plans
and white-out navigation plans.
Instructor is Rod Plasman from ACC Rocky Mountain
Section.
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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You
will need the following items for the map course:
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Compass (something
equivalent to: https://www.mec.ca/en/product
/5037-375/Ranger-CL-Hi-Vis-Compass
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Gemtrek map: Canmore
Kananaskis Village
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Ruler
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Pencil
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Notebook
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Pack and gear to spend
part of the afternoon outdoors
When looking for
a compass, the following are features you will
want:
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Sighting mirror
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Rugged case
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Declination
adjustment
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Clinometer
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Glow in the dark
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| How to Get There: |
| Carpool Departure Time: |
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08:00 AM
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| Carpool Location: |
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Car pool lot by COP
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No refunds. Send someone in your place if you
can’t
attend.
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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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.
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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.
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