Course: Mountain Weather - Saturday, Nov 17, 2018

The Basics:
Event Type: Course 
Event Location: Rosedale Community Hall - board room  
Date(s) & Time:   Saturday, Nov 17, 2018 08:30 AM  
Registration Cut Off:   Thursday, Nov 15, 2018 12:00 AM  
Event Duration: 1 day 
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Tyler Hallman
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 20
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 10
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   16 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
Don’t want to learn how to navigate in a whiteout? Learn to avoid it by learning about the weather:) Learn how the weather works in the mountains! This program will go over fronts, clouds, weather charts, satellite photos, information available on the Internet, same day in the field forecasting and getting a longer term outlook. This is an all day course. Instructor is Rod Plasman from ACC Rocky Mountain Section.
Required Items to Bring:
Pen, paper, and if you like a laptop or smart phone to look up weather on websites (though a laptop is not required).

How to Get There:
Event Directions:   901 - 11 Avenue NW Calgary, Alberta T2M 0C2 Board Room is off to left after entering.  

Notes:
Cost is $50 per person. YOU DO NOT NEED TO WAIT TO BE APPROVED TO TAKE THIS COURSE, YOU CAN SEND PAYMENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER SIGNING UP - UPON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT I WILL ADD YOU TO THE COURSE. To secure a spot by send payment (via e- transfer) to the Treasurer at treasurerClub@acccalgary.ca along with the following information: Name, Full Address with postal code, phone number, email, event title and date, trip leader/coordinator and the password to accept the payment. These details assist the bookkeeper in sending out receipts for payments. Once I have confirmation from the Treasurer that you have paid your deposit, I will move you from the waiting to the attendee list. The easiest way to send payment is via e-transfer. People will be added to the trip on a first paid first on basis.


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.

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 Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 12:00 AM.