| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Course | |
| Event Location: | | <p>27<sup>th</sup> classroom session from 18:30-22:00 52 Cranfield Link Calgary AB T3M0N9 Canada</p> <p>29<sup>th</sup> Field session from 18:30-22:00 Fish Creek park, Will meet at the Sikome Aquatic Facility - North Swim Centre parking lot.</p> | |
| Date(s) & Time: |
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Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018
06:30 PM
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Registration Cut Off:
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Monday, Nov 26, 2018
10:00 PM
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| Event Duration: | | 2 Day | |
| Difficulty Rating: |
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D1 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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Joel Gamache
Lida Frydrychova
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |
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Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only
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| Attendee Screening: |
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Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 12 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 0 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 0 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 0 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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9 (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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This mentorship event is part of the AMP
(Alpine Mentorship
Program) organized by ACC Calgary section
jointly
with ACMG
Guide Brent Peters.
This course is two evenings (27th
and 29th) focusing on learning to
navigate in the mountains. Learn how to use a
map and compass. This course will be a mix of
theory and practical outdoor sessions. You will
learn how to develop route plans and white-out
navigation plans geared towards glacier travel
and similar terrain. Expect it to get dark to
simulate a whiteout. The instructor is
Brent Peters from Peak Stratagem.
Cost is $60 per person. PRICE HAS BEEN REDUCED
FROM PREVIOUS POSTING.
To sign up for this event:
YOU DO NOT NEED TO WAIT FOR APPROVAL FROM
THE TRIP COORDINATOR TO MAKE PAYMENT. MAKE PAYMENT IMMEDIATELY
AFTER SIGNING UP. Send an e-Transfer
payment to the Treasurer at treasurerAMP@acccalgary.ca
. This payment must be made within 7
days of signing up for the event. If you
don’t pay, we will remove you from the
waitlist. When you send your payment also
send to treasurerAMP@acccalgary.ca
the following information: Name,
Full address including postal code, phone
number, email, course/event title and date,
Trip Leader/Coordinator, and the password to
accept payment. Email the e-Transfer
evidence to the trip coordinator –
Joel Gamache joelgamac
he10@gmail.com Once I have
confirmation from you that you have paid, I
will move you from the waiting to the attendee
list.
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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Required Gear Items to Bring:
You will need the following items for the
map course:- Compass (something
equivalent to: https://www.mec.ca/en/product
/5037-375/Ranger-CL-Hi-Vis-Compass, Ruler,
Pencil, Notebook, Pack and gear for the outdoor
session, Headlamp, Phone/ tablet/ Laptop for
mapping apps, Optional- GPS unit
When looking for a compass, the following
are features you will want:
Sighting mirror, Rugged case,
Declination adjustment, Clinometer, Glow in the
dark
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| Recommended Items to Bring: |
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Snacks, lunch, warm layers,
windproof/waterproof
coat, hat,
sunscreen.
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| How to Get There: |
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27th classroom session from
18:30-22:00 52 Cranfield Link
Calgary AB T3M0N9 Canada
29th Field session from 18:30-
22:00 Fish Creek park, Will meet at the
Sikome Aquatic Facility - North Swim Centre
parking lot.
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| Notes: |
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Please review our Participant Responsibility
Guidelines!
*NOTE*- there will be no refunds for this event
unless a suitable
replacement is found that has been accepted by
the
even co-
ordinator.
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Waiver:
Everyone attending this event will be required to sign the
ACC Waiver
at the beginning of the event. Read the waiver carefully to ensure you fully
understand it. If possible, please print and fill it out except for
the signature fields before arriving at the event.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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.
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Trip Feedback
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Thank you for your response.
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