Crevasse rescue course-emphasis on ski travel - Saturday, Jan 09, 2021

The Basics:
Event Type: Course 
Event Location: Tbd 
Date(s) & Time:   Saturday, Jan 09, 2021 12:00 AM  
Registration Cut Off:   Sunday, Jan 03, 2021 12:00 AM  
Event Duration: One day 
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Julie Morter
Elisabeth Dupuis
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 6
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   4 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
This is a one day course to provide a basic understanding of crevasse rescue techniques. Techniques to be covered include: divying the rope for glacier travel, team tractor pull rescue, the basic 2:1 drop loop rescue, the 6:1 rescue system. The course content can be adapted to the experience level of the group. The course will emphasize ski travel scenarios. Previous experience travel in winter is required (snowshoe or ski)
Required Items to Bring:
Harness, helmet, belay device, two identical non locking biners, minimum of two locking biners, one double length shoulder sling, two 7mm x 5 m prussik cords, pack sufficient to carry climbing gear, clothing, lunch, drink

Notes:
Please wait to be contacted by the trip coordinator prior to making your payment using the paypal button. The cost of the course is $130/person.

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
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Registration for this event closed on Sunday, January 03, 2021 at 12:00 AM.