Kokanee Hut Trip 2021 - Saturday, Jan 30, 2021

The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: Staging and Helicopter from Nelson - Kokanee Glacier 
Date(s) & Time:   Saturday, Jan 30, 2021 06:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:00 AM @ TBD)  
Registration Cut Off:   Monday, Jan 25, 2021 12:00 AM  
Event Duration: 8+ days (7 nights at Kokanee) 
Difficulty Rating:   D3 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Tyler Hallman
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 15
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 10
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   15 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

NOTICE: If the trip does not go ahead due to COVID-19 or other unforeseen circumstances and is cancelled by the club, the fee will be refunded to all participants

A week of skiing based at the iconic ACC Kokanee Glacier Cabin. This is backcountry luxury in one of the most desirable ski terrain of Canada. Yes, the Calgary Section secured the Cabin for our members. You have heard about the cabin, the stoke, terrain, fun and memories for years. Join us!

A full review of Kokanee Cabin can be found here: https://www.backcountryskiingcanada.com/Kokane e-Glacier-Cabin-Review

The trip is self guided, with catering and meals TBD by the start of the 2020-2021 ski season. Further details surrounding meal planning "buddies:, travel logistics, what to bring and not to bring will be provided to those attending.

The cabin is FIFO fly-in, fly out, and flights are Saturday.  Plan on a day of travel before and after to get from Calgary to Nelson. Weather conditions could impact flying conditions so please keep this in mind.

This is prime time for winter season for Kokanee (read possiblee great snowpack, high stoke and fresh tracks, the base is typically 2m at this time).

The cabin is by far the most comfortable, well appointed, "luxurious" and nicest of the ACC huts with electricity and running water (including shower). Wow, that is fantastic

Ski terrain includes tree-line and alpine with a mix of objectives. The skiing is world famous.

We will have multiple trip leaders with a goal of multiple objectives each day based on skill, weather, your preferences, and speed of travel. One day could be dawn to dusk where others could be brunch and a few laps.

Festivity night - you bet, but sorry, no midnight skiing by headlamp.

The cost for the hut accommodations and flight is $1,100 per person if paying by EFT (email) or $1,120 using PayPal inclusive of the service fee. A reasonable meals and catering option may be considered closer to the trip depending on participant feedback (TBD Sept/Oct 2020) and the cost of such would be separate.

A portion of the fee goes to support trip coordinators.

Please wait until after the Trip Coordinator has responded to you with regards to your eligibility to pay for the trip.

If you haven't skied with me or any of the Trip Coordinators, please email Ryan Brun at "brun.ryan@gmail.com" including a brief outline on your ski touring abilities and experience. Our goal is to accommodate a variety of skier abilities through individual daily groups. That said, to keep a smile on your face, be comfortable skiing variable snow and weather conditions.

Payment can be made 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. Once I have confirmation from the Treasurer that you have paid your deposit, I will move you from the waiting to the attendee list.

There are no refunds for cancellations by participants unless the participant finds a suitable replacement. Cancellations due to regulatory requirements (ie current clousre due to COVID-19 situation) have been refunded by the ACC.

Alternatively, if you wish to use PayPal, we offer that option highlight below "Buy Now".
You do not need a Paypal account and can pay by credit card
Once you have made your payment, please take a screen shot and send to the Trip Coordinator confirming your payment.

Required Items to Bring:
Overnight gear/food for hut, ski touring kit, glacier travel kit.

Recommended Items to Bring:
What ever makes you comfortable and smile for a week in the mountains!

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   06:00 AM
Carpool Location:   TBD

Notes:
This is a self guided trip. AST 2 is recommended.
Glacier travel and crevasse rescue are recommended for those who plan to ski glaciated terrain.


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.

Registration for this event closed on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 12:00 AM.