This is a two-day ski leadership course with Teresa Yau (Ski Guide, Asst Alpine Guide) for new/aspiring ski trip leaders. The course will focus on both technical and soft leadership skills as relevant to leading backcountry ski trips.
Participants should have AST-1, and if possible, AST-2 and be comfortable skiing in all backcountry conditions. No rental gear other than in emergencies, and be familiar with and comfortable on your split or ski gear.
Cost includes two days with the guide - accommodation is not included. Participants are responsible for their own transport and for providing the guide transport to/from Canmore.
Cost is $277 per person based on 6 participants. A minimum of 4 is needed to run the course, but cost will be higher for 4 or 5 people. If the cut off date is reached with fewer than 6 signed up, all participants will need to agree to a higher cost to run the course ($385 for four, $310 for five).
Required Items to Bring:
Ski/split set up (boots, skis/split, skins, poles)
Avalanche safety gear
Extra layers
Ski clothes
Hat, mitts/gloves, gaiter
Drink/food
Pack
Repair kit
Recommended Items to Bring:
A final packing list will be sent out prior to the course
How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:
08:00 AM
Carpool Location:
TBD
Carpool Directions:
Carpool(s) can be arranged by participants
Notes:
Waiver and Membership Requirement
Members:
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.
A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. 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 to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings
without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.
The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.
Risks/hazards include but are not limited to avalanches, cold weather, collisions with other skiers/trees/rocks, falls, frostbite, hypothermia, gear failure, rock/ice/snow fall.
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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Waiver and Membership Requirement
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed
ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.
A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. 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 to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings
without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.
The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.
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