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. Existing and aspiring leaders are welcome. 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:
Member $375.00 CAD
Guest $375.00 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.
Waiver Requirement
Participation in this activity is subject to the participant having signed the
ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”). The Waiver is a legal document in which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY!
Members participating in this activity do not require a separate Waiver.
Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. 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 with the forgoing waiver terms. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.
Non-members participating in this activity will be required to review and agree to the Waiver prior to participating in the activity. The current version of the Waiver can be viewed here alpineclubofcanada.ca/acc-waivers/. The Waiver will be
presented for completion at the start of the Activity.
Registration for this event closed on Wednesday, March 05, 2025 at 08:00 PM.