Sequoia Supply Backcountry Beta - Backcountry Navigation with Neil Warren - Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024

The Basics:
Event Type: Course 
Event Location: 3611 48 Ave SE, Calgary AB T2B 3N8 
Event Starts:   Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 06:45 PM  
Event Ends:   Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 09:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 12:00 AM  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Jason Shaver
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests,  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 55
Number Registered So Far:   10 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Register for free ticket on Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/backcountry-beta-backcountry-navigation-clinic-tickets


Come join us at the Sequoia Supply shop on Tuesday December 10, as we continue to build a backcountry community and produce networking opportunities, while aiming to provide valuable insight, provoke thought, and promote discussion.

Come anytime after 6:45pm to socialize and network - the presentations will start at 7:00pm and aim to wrap up the evening by 9pm.


This month's topic is;

Backcountry Navigation Clinic with Neil Warren (ACMG Ski Guide and CAA Professional Member)


PRESENTATION:

Neil Warren (@neilwarrenskiguiding) is an ACMG Ski Guide and CAA Avalanche Professional based out of Calgary, and is also the owner, designer and main craftsman at local mountain gear company Alpine Threadworks (@alpinethreadworks), and also recently launched Alpine Endurance (@alpine_endurance), which is science based endurance training designed to help backcountry skiers/splitboarders and mountain bikers realize their fitness goals.


Neil is going to provide an evening clinic focusing on the following topics:

  • An overview of the mapping app "Caltopo", known as the most advanced planning tool for backcountry travel, used by recreational users but also in Search and Rescue. The App is free to download and use, with the option to add paid premium content. Neil suggests downloading the App ahead of the clinic and be able to follow along during this portion
  • Making time based decisions in the field
  • Identifying skiable terrain just by looking at a map
  • Landmarking ski lines
  • Terrain based navigation

This clinic is aimed at all skill levels, ranging from beginners to experienced mountain backcountry enthusiasts.

Required Items to Bring:

Register for free ticket on Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/backcountry-beta-backcountry-navigation-clinic-tickets


Notes:



Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our participant responsibility guidelines!


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, December 11, 2024 at 12:00 AM.