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 Friday evening. All participants will need to be available for a pre-trip meeting on Saturday at 8:00 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 Saturday 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:
06:25 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, crevasses, Cliffs, 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 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 08:17 PM.