Backcountry Skiing Leadership Course - Existing Leaders - Saturday, Dec 14, 2024

The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: TBD (K-Country, Banff, Yoho, Kootenay) 
Event Starts:   Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 08:00 AM  
Event Ends:   Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 04:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 08:00 PM  
Difficulty Rating:   D3 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Kate Snedeker
 

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

Itinerary:

This will be a 2-day backcountry ski leadership course with Teresa Yau (Ski Guide, Apprentice Alpine Guide) focusing on leadership/avy/backcountry skills & skills review for those who are already leading ski trips for the section.   Exact foci will be determined by participant survey and conditions.


Priority will be given to leaders who have led trips for the BITS program in the last few years and intend to continue as BITS leaders, then to active backcountry ski leaders.  If space permits, the course may be opened up to aspiring leaders. 


Locations will be decided closer to the date and may include K-Country and Banff/Kootenay/Yoho NPs.  Carpools may be arranged, but participants will be responsible for transport (and provincial/national parks passes).  Accommodation is not included.


Cost will be $265 for 6 people, and $375 for 4 people.  Trip leaders and BITS leader subsidies can be used for this course - must be submitted after taking the course. 

Required Items to Bring:

Ski/board gear

Avy gear



Payment Options:
  • Coordinator $267.00 CAD
  • Member $267.00 CAD

Payment must be received to confirm a space on the course - once the course is confirmed (minimum enrollment), no refunds will be issued.


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 Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 08:00 PM.