Alpine Review: Snow skills practice - Saturday, Jun 01, 2019

The Basics:
Event Type: Alpine 
Event Location: Parkers Ridge, Highway 93N 
Date(s) & Time:   Saturday, Jun 01, 2019 08:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 08:00 AM @ Rampart creek hostel)  
Registration Cut Off:   Thursday, May 30, 2019 12:00 AM  
Event Duration: All Day 
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Luc Fortin
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 10
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   6 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
We can potentially expand the group size if there are more leaders.

We will go to Parker's ridge and practice self- arresting, steep snow climbing techniques, anchors and other skills like glissading. Time permitting, we'll practice crevasse rescue.

We will depart from the hostel Saturday morning, so the exact carpool time and details will be sorted out Friday evening with participants.
Required Items to Bring:
Helmet, mountaineering boots, ice axe, harness. Appropriate clothing to spend the day out. Water-proof pants, gaiters, multiple gloves. Sunscreen, food, water, lots of gloves and/or waterproof gloves. You will get wet.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Crevasse rescue gear of your choice(anchor material, pulley's, carabiners, pickets, flukes,etc.)

How to Get There:
Event Directions:   30Km North of Rampart creek hostel on Highway 93N. Parking lot for Hilda creek hostel on East side of highway.  
Carpool Departure Time:   08:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Rampart creek hostel

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 Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 12:00 AM.