Ski-Split Day - Jan 20 - Saturday, Jan 20, 2024

The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: K-Country, Castle Junction, 93S? 
Event Starts:   Saturday, Jan 20, 2024 08:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:45 AM @ TBD - based on where people are coming from (default is west edge of city off 16 Ave))  
Event Ends:   Saturday, Jan 20, 2024 04:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Jan 19, 2024 12:17 PM  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Dan Doll
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 6
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   4 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

If you are an aspirant leader and would like to help with this outing, please let me know - you will need to be available for a 'leader meeting' on Thursday evening. All participants will need to be available for a pre-trip meeting on Friday at 7:30 PM.


If there are aspirant and/or new leaders added to help out and gain experience, they will have a chance to help finalize the location options. This will be discussed at the Friday meeting with everyone, as well as weather, avalanche forecast, equipment, approach to the day, etc.


There could be up to 1000m of elevation, 12 km total distance, tight/steep tree skiing


If we haven't been out skiing/boarding before, please send me background on your backcountry ski experience and training.

Required Items to Bring:

3-antenna beacon, metal shovel, probe, headlamp, helmet, ski/split equipment, personal self-care/first aid


Recommended Items to Bring:

Airbag pack, InReach


How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   06:45 AM
Carpool Location:   TBD - based on where people are coming from (default is west edge of city off 16 Ave)

Notes:

Possible hazards

Avalanche

Avalanches can occur in the terrain in which we operate and can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. skiing/snowboarding). What are the risks? Anyone caught in an avalanche is at risk of personal injury, death, and/or property damage or loss.

Terrain

Cornice fall, crevassesCliffs, Trees, tree wells, forest deadfall, and tree stumps, Creeks, Rocks and Boulders, Holes and depressions below the snow surface, Variable and difficult snow conditions, Snowcat roads and road banks, Fences and other manmade structures, Snow immersion, Impact or collision with other persons vehicles or objects, Encounters with domestic or wild animals, Loss of balance or control, Slips trips and falls, Becoming lost or separated from one’s group

Communication, rescue and medical treatment

Communication can be difficult and in the event of an accident rescue and treatment may not be available. Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field. If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow

Boots and binding systems

·          Even when set up correctly, a ski binding might not release during every fall or may release unexpectedly. The ski boot/binding system is no guarantee that the skier will not be injured.  Non-DIN-certified bindings, such as pin/tech bindings, present a higher risk of pre-release and/or injury as they are not designed to the same safety standards as a DIN-certified alpine binding.

·          Unlike alpine ski boot/binding systems, snowboard and some telemark boot/binding systems are not designed or intended to release and will not release under normal circumstances.  Using such a system increases the risk of injury and/or death when caught in an avalanche.

Other

Slips, trips and falls both outdoors and indoors, Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact, Equipment failure, Negligent first aid, Negligence of other people


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 Friday, January 19, 2024 at 12:17 PM.