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| Event Type: | | Skiing | |
| Event Location: | | K-Country TBD | |
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Wednesday, Dec 04, 2024
07:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 07:40 AM @ Carpool options exist at the Esso/Tim Horton's adjacent to the Stoney Nakoda Casino. )
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| Event Ends: |
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Wednesday, Dec 04, 2024
03:30 PM
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Registration Cut Off:
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Tuesday, Dec 03, 2024
09:30 PM
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| Difficulty Rating: |
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D2 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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Jeffery McKeough
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |
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Members & Guests, 19 and Older Only
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| Attendee Screening: |
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Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 5 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 2 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 2 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 1 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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2 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: |
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No
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| Itinerary: |
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Meet at Carpool for 0730 am, check and ensure everyone has safety gear, skis, skins, food and water. Drive to K-Country, possibly Tryst Lake area. Do a quick avalanche rescue scenario first thing and then perform group checks and start skinning shortly after sunrise to maximize the day. My intentions are to assess the travel conditions, snowpack structure and observe previous avalanches that were noted in a recent AvCan MIN report. I would like to dig some snow profiles in treeline terrain and if possible in alpine or terrain representative of adjacent alpine terrain. If there is time and it makes sense then we will get a ski run or two before a turn around time of 1445 (2:45pm).
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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Avalanche transceiver (must be modern 3 antenna and have at least 50% battery life at the start of the day), avalanche shovel, avalanche probe. Touring skis, skins, poles, touring boots, backpack 25L+, layers and gloves to stay warm, these items must be in good serviceable condition. Others items food, water and any medications you might need.
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| Recommended Items to Bring: |
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Hot tea in a thermos. Helmet rated for ski touring. Snow science equipment if you have any. Field note pad. A great attitude and a willingness to learn and practice skills.
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| How to Get There: |
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Carpool options exist at the Esso/Tim Horton's adjacent to the Stoney Nakoda Casino. Mînî Thnî, AB T0L 1N0 https://maps.app.goo.gl/jH7RYKgc2VR1z3TWA
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| Carpool Departure Time: |
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07:40 AM
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| Carpool Location: |
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Carpool options exist at the Esso/Tim Horton's adjacent to the Stoney Nakoda Casino.
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| Carpool Directions: |
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Mînî Thnî, AB T0L 1N0 maps.app.goo.gl
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| Notes: |
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There will be time as stated previously to do a quick companion rescue scenario before stepping off from the trailhead and if you have any questions about that process I would be happy to answer or direct you to the resources that will help. This would be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more and practice weather, avalanche and snowpack observations and recording. As well as get some early season skiing in.
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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.
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