This trip is going into the sometimes challenging backcountry terrain at Roger Pass, but we will target the easier runs. Participants considering this trip should have had at least a full season of backcountry skiing under their belt. Ideally, we will carpool in 2 groups/vehicles. My small car can fit comfortably only 3 persons with gear, so I prefer not to drive.
There are 2 departure time options on this trip. Option 1: -Day 1: Leave town around 5 am and drive to Rogers Pass. Ski moderate terrain (e.g. up Connaught Creek/Balu Pass Trail) for 5h until approximately 4 pm, then head to the hut
Option 2: -Day 1: Leave town later in the day, and meet at the hut by 9 pm.
-Day 2: backountry skiing from hut, possibly head towards Asulkan pass, 8 hours -Day 3: backountry skiing from hut, possibly up the Illecillewaet river bed, 8 hours -Day 4: backountry skiing from Rogers pass, possibly Grizzly Shoulder, drive back to Calgary
We will coordinate two group dinners (Friday & Sat) in 2 groups of 4 chefs. Details to follow. Meals on Thursday night are individually arranged. I will create later a separate communication channel (email or WhatsApp) to finalize the trip planning, including meals and ski runs/terrain, based on participants' preferences.
Hut fees are $60/night per person, for a total of $180/p. Return carpooling fees are approximately 670 km x $0.24/km = $160/vehicle. To join the trip, send me by email the following info: 1) If we have not skied together before, a short paragraph (3-4 lines) about your ski/mountain experience.
2) Let me know if you want to join the trip from Thursday morning (4 days of skiing) or from Thursday night (3 days of skiing). Participants joining for 4 days of skiing will be selected first.
3) Let me know if you can drive, how many people with gear your vehicle can accommodate (ideally 4), and where you live in town (or suggested carpooling departure point). Drivers will be selected first. If selected to join the trip I will let you know you can proceed with your payment to the ACC, and upon receiving your payment confirmation, I will move your name from the waitlist to the attendees list. Once you have paid for your spot, the Cancellation statement below applies. Contact me for any questions.
Required Items to Bring:
Backcountry skiing equipment
Avalanche equipment
Overnight gear, including sleeping bag and change of clothing Food for 4 days (the kitchen is fully stocked in terms of cookware)
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
It is an easy skin in to get the A.O. Wheeler hut, about 1.5 km/20 min on an old flat railway bed. The trailhead is at the Illecillewaet/Asulkan Valley parking lot (zoom out for perspective): Trailhead and parking location
-You must take the safety quiz ahead of time to get your mandatory Rogers Pass Annual Winter Permit. This quiz takes 1 hour to fill out and opens in early November.
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 the payment 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, unless cancelled 1 month in advance. 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.
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.
Waiver and Membership Requirement
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed
ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.
A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. If your
membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings
without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.
The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.
Registration for this event closed on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 06:00 PM.
