Amazing opportunity to gain AST2 experience as
well as ski in one of the most beautiful
locations
in the world during the Christmas Break!
PeakStratagem is partnering with Talus Lodge
and
ACC Calgary to offer this unique 5 day
Avalanche
Skills Training 2 (AST2) course.
http://www.peakstratagem.com/peakstratagem_cour
se/
talus-lodge-ski-touring-boarding-ast2
The price is discounted to $1575 for ACC
Members
and includes the cost of the course, heli
flights
in and out, accomodation and food!!
Talus Lodge is located in the heart of the
Canadian Rockies on the BC/Alberta border.
You will experience 5 days of mentored and
catered ski touring as well as the option to
obtain or refresh your avalanche skills with
the
CAA, AST2 course. Classroom curriculum will
be covered in the mornings and evenings so you
can
spend more time on the snow, skiing and
analyzing
the terrain. As part of the AST 2 curriculum
you
will develop the skills to perform daily
forecasts, select appropriate terrain, develop
route plans, and lead challenging days while
under
direct supervision of our experienced
instructors.
Prerequisites: AST1, moderate fitness and
strong
intermediate ski
ability. Prerequisites are meant as a
guideline.
Please contact PeakStratagem if you have any
questions.
"Day 1:
We will meet at 8:00 am in
Exshaw,
#2
Mt,
McGillvary Drive, after which we will
carpool
together to either Alpine Helicopters in
Canmore
OR
Mt Shark. TBD!!
Helicopter Flight to
Talus Lodge. Companion Rescue training and
drills.
Day 2-4: Review of forecasts and planning
meetings
over breakfast. Interactive ski day – we
learn while we ski, discussing terrain choices,
snowpack and gathering data as required. Expect
a
full day of skiing. Evening meeting, classroom
sessions and social.
Day 5 : Half day of skiing. Helicopter flight
home. Farewells.
Required Items to Bring:
Field Days: Beacon, Shovel, Probe, AT, Skis
or Split Snowboard, Skins, Boots, Poles, Water,
Lunch and Snacks, and Warm Clothes.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Treats, Snacks, beverages and a happy smiley
face J.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
See Carpool Info
Carpool Departure Time:
09:30 AM
Carpool Location:
<p><u>Exshaw, #2 Mt, McGillvary Drive</u>,</p>
Carpool Directions:
We will meet at 8 am in Exshaw, #2 Mt,
McGillvary Drive, after which we will carpool
together to either Alpine Helicopters in Canmore
OR
Mt Shark. TBD!!
When you send your payment; also send proof
of
payment to verns1857@gmail.com with the
following
information:
Name, Full address including postal code,
phone number,
Course/event title and date, Trip
Leader/Coordinator,
Food preferences and allergies
Email the e-Transfer evidence to the trip
coordinator at verns1857@gmail.com . Once I
have
confirmation from you that you have been, I
will
move you from the waiting to the attendee list.
If you have any questions please feel free
to
contact info@peakstratagem.com or Vern verns1857@gma
il.
com .
Contact PeakStratagem
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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Registration for this event closed on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 05:35 PM.