Backcountry Ski Leadership Course - Future Leaders - Sunday, Dec 17, 2023

The Basics:
Event Type: Course 
Event Location: TBD - Guide's Choice 
Event Starts:   Sunday, Dec 17, 2023 08:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 07:00 AM @ TBD - time and location of carpool will be decided closer to the date)  
Event Ends:   Monday, Dec 18, 2023 04:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Dec 01, 2023 04:00 PM  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Kate Snedeker
Dan Doll
 

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

Itinerary:

This will be a two-day course led by Teresa Yau (ASG, AAG) for people who looking to become section/BITS ski leaders and who want to improve their backcountry ski & leadership skills in relation to leading trips - and especially BITS trips.  The focus will be on skills & learning - not peak bagging or objectives.


Locations for the two days will be in Kananaskis Country or Banff/Kootenay/Yoho NP depending on conditions and guide's preference.


The cost will be $250 based on 5 or 6 participants.  The cost includes two guided days (6:1 ratio) - accommodations & transport NOT included.  If there only 4 participants, the cost will be roughly $300.
Required Items to Bring:

Backcountry ski gear (ski or split)

Avalanche safety gear

Snow study kit (optional)

Notebook/phone for taking notes


How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   07:00 AM
Carpool Location:   TBD - time and location of carpool will be decided closer to the date


Payment Options:
  • Member $250.00 CAD

If participants have to withdrawal after payment, they are responsible for finding a replacement acceptable to the coordinators.  A wait list will be maintained if there are more people interested than spots available.

If the course has to be cancelled due to insufficient interest, any payments will be refunded.


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 Friday, December 01, 2023 at 04:00 PM.