Note: If you are interested, place yourself on the waitlist and submit a ski resume to the trip leader.
Acceptance of persons on the trip will be at the coordinator's discretion, not first-come, first-serve. If accepted, you will
be required to submit payment prior to being shifted to the registered
list.
Come enjoy family day weekend at Elizabeth Parker Hut in the beautiful Lake O'Hara region. Spend 3 nights, 4 days at the hut.
Participants may be beginner to advanced backcountry skiers/splitboarders with the group breaking up into smaller groups depending on objectives.
Required Items to Bring:
Ski/split board, skins, poles
Avalanche gear (3 antennae beacon, probe (pref. at least 300cm), shovel
Sleeping bag (hut has heat, but can be cold, so at least 0c)
Repair gear specific to skis/split
Hat, mitts/gloves
Goggles/sunglasses
Waterproof (or equivalent) jacket and pants
Sufficient layers for skiing
Food for breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks
Pack sufficient size for the group and personal gear
Waterbottle/bladder(s)
Toilet paper and personal items (toothpaste, toothbrush etc)
Hand sanitizer
Helmet
Headlamp & extra batteries
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Parking at the Lake O'Hara shuttle lot off of highway 1 by the continental divide.
Carpool Departure Time:
06:30 AM
Carpool Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/AUC9mh9N4LAWfuX48
Carpool Directions:
8207 Bowridge Crescent NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2V1
Payment Options:
Member $200.00 CAD
Guest $200.00 CAD
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.
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 opens on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 08:00 AM.