The PRiSM series focuses on reaching mountain
summits on skis. Good skiing is a welcome collateral benefit, but not the primary
goal. We will usually target as big an objective as is reasonable in current conditions.
Trips may include scrambling, bushwhacking, bootpacking, or glacier travel.
As representative examples, past outings include Panorama Ridge, Burstall Pass
Peak, Healy Pass Peak, Purple Pk and Lipalian Mtn, Mt Haffner, Little Temple,
Bow Peak, Mt Field, Smutwood, Mt Whymper, Mt St Piran, Top Hat, and Ptarmigan Peak.
Destination will be announced closer to event date.
Given the elevated avalanche forecast for Tuesday, this outing will aim for a mellow, essentially out of avalanche terrain objective. Our objective will be Sunshine Landing above SSV.
Required Items to Bring:
Mandatory: Transceiver (digital 3+ antennae) (remember to
check your batteries), snow shovel, probe, backcountry
ski gear (skis, skins), AST1 training at a minimum
Recommended Items to Bring:
Food/drink, extra clothing, any required
personal items, sunglasses/ski goggles and headlamp, sunscreen, camera, FRS radio if you have one.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Park at Sunshine Ski Village
Carpool Departure Time:
07:00 AM
Carpool Location:
Valley Ridge
Carpool Directions:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NynKuFG4iibmTVZ47
Notes:
Minimum
AST1 or equivalent level experience is required. If you intend to bring a
splitboard, let us know. As we may not know you well (or at all), please send
following info to apfel.s.trudel@icloud.com
Describe your avalanche
training, crevasse rescue and glacier travel experience
Describe your back
country ski experience
Describe your ski
comfort level (e.g. OK on Blue runs, struggle on Black Diamonds, I do the
Delirium Dive blindfolded, I'm new to this)
You will
not be moved to the participant list without submitting this info!
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.
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Registration for this event closed on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 08:00 PM.