BITS: BACKCOUNTRY TOURING NEAR SUNSHINE - Saturday, Jan 26, 2019

The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: Sunshine Backcountry 
Date(s) & Time:   Saturday, Jan 26, 2019 06:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 07:00 AM @ Our Lady of Assumption School Parking lot)  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Jan 25, 2019 06:00 PM  
Event Duration: one day 
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Brad Robinson
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 8
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 3
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   8 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
Carpool and plan to leave at 7:00 a.m. Ski up Sunshine Ski Area ski-out. Take a brief break at the Lodge Continue on to find some easy slopes to ski - outside the ski area past the Standish Chair. Drive back to Calgary around 5:00 p.m.
Required Items to Bring:
Beacon, probe, shovel are obviously critical gear Backcountry skis and boots, poles Warm down jacket for breaks Thermos with tea is a good idea, water, snacks, lunch A good pack that is meant to carry a shovel and probe Park Pass required if driving

Recommended Items to Bring:
Chocolate, gotta have chocolate...

How to Get There:
Event Directions:   Park behind Lodge to access ski out trail  
Carpool Departure Time:   07:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Our Lady of Assumption School Parking lot
Carpool Directions:   71 St. N.W. and 34 Ave. N.W. Near intersection of Sarcee Trail and 16 Ave. N.W. Close to Sunnyside Greenhouse location (now defunct)

Notes:
Read the waiver of liability beforehand

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.

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 Friday, January 25, 2019 at 06:00 PM.