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 participants who have co-lead/tail gunned in the BITS program and people aspiring to be ski leaders. AST2 is strongly recommended, AST1 is required as is 2-3 years of experience in the backcountry and comfort in skiing in wide range of conditions/terrain. Participants should be backcountry skiing regularly during the season. If space permits, the course may be opened up to existing 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. BITS co-leader subsidies (and trip 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:
Member $265.00 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.
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