The Basics: |
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Event Type: | | Skiing | |
Event Location: | | TBD | |
Date(s) & Time: |
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Sunday, Feb 11, 2024
07:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 07:29 AM @ Valley Ridge hockey rink on the street)
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Registration Cut Off:
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Saturday, Feb 10, 2024
04:00 PM
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Event Duration: | | One Day | |
Difficulty Rating: |
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D2 - See Conversion Chart
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Trip Coordinator(s): |
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Kate Snedeker
Brad Robinson
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Participant Info: |
Who's Invited: |
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Members Only
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Attendee Screening: |
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Attendees are Pre-Screened
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Maximum Group Size: | | 11 |
Maximum No. Guests: | | 0 |
Minimum Group Size: | | 0 |
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 0 |
Number Registered So Far: |
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10 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
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Are Dogs Permitted: |
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No
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Itinerary: |
-- This trip is for registered & paid BITS Participants ONLY --
BITS Program - 2023-24 Sunday Beg/Int A - Trip 2
This will be the second BITS trip of the year, and is for participants placed in Sunday Beginner/Int A
This will be a easy day with a focus on backcountry and avalanche safety skills. The location will be determined prior to the trip based on conditions and weather.
Please ensure that you re-read the information provided in the BITS program sign up with regards to gear, homework and trip planning.
Your leader should contact you via e-mail 5-7 days prior to the trip to discuss location/timing/preparation. If you are unable to make this trip, please withdraw yourself via the calendar and let your trip leader know.
We ask that you ensure that you have filled out the online waiver at the ACC national website (as part of renewing, signing up or transferring your membership to the new platform).
If you have any questions, please contact the BITS coordinator: kgsneds@mac.com
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Required Items to Bring: |
AT Skis or Splitboard, Skins, Poles, Avy Gear
(3
Antennae beacon, shovel, probe), warm layers,
mittens/gloves, toque, food, water, ski straps,
other gear as per the gear list in the
presentation.
Face mask & hand sanitizer
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Recommended Items to Bring: |
Helmet, sunscreen, lip protection, neck gaiter
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How to Get There: |
Carpool Departure Time: |
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07:29 AM
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Carpool Location: |
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Valley Ridge hockey rink on the street
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Notes: |
Trips will be either in the national parks or in Kananaskis Country. Participants are responsible for having the appropriate passes for their vehicle.
The Calgary Section COVID-19 policy is outlined here. If you have any questions, please contact the BITS coordinator (kgsneds@mac.com) prior to your trip.
http://www.acccalgary.ca/calgary-section-protocols/
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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.
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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.
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