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.

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

Parking at the Lake O'Hara shuttle lot off of highway 1 by the continental divide.

SAFETY NOTE:

POTENTIAL RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING UP.

Bysigning up for this trip you acknowledge these risks.

Cold-induced injuries
Especially during winter conditions, getting cold is a very real possibility, ranging from frostnip to hypothermia. Cold temperatures, wind, short days, humidity, and improper clothing and layering system can all lead to cold-induced injuries.

Wilderness Skiing

Avalanche
Avalanches can occur in the terrain in which we operate and can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. skiing/snowboarding). What are the risks? Anyone caught in an avalanche is at risk of personal injury, death, and/or property damage or loss.

Terrain
• Cornice fall
• Crevasses
• Cliffs
• Trees, tree wells, forest deadfall, and tree stumps
• Creeks
• Rocks and Boulders
• Holes and depressions below the snow surface
• Variable and difficult snow conditions
• Snowcat roads and road banks
• Fences and other manmade structures
• Snow immersion
• Impact or collision with other persons vehicles or objects
• Encounters with domestic or wild animals
• Loss of balance or control
• Slips trips and falls
• Becoming lost or separated from one’s group

Communication, rescue and medical treatment
• Communication can be difficult and in the event of an accident rescue and treatment may not be available
• Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field
• If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow

Boots and binding systems
• Even when set up correctly, a ski binding might not release during every fall or may release unexpectedly. The ski boot/binding system is no guarantee that the skier will not be injured. Non-DIN-certified bindings, such as pin/tech bindings, present a higher risk of pre-release and/or injury as they are not designed to the same safety standards as a DIN-certified alpine binding.
• Unlike alpine ski boot/binding systems, snowboard and some telemark boot/binding systems are not designed or intended to release and will not release under normal circumstances. Using such a system increases the risk of injury and/or death when caught in an avalanche.

Other
• Slips, trips and falls both outdoors and indoors
• Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact
• Equipment failure
• Negligent first aid
• Negligence of other people

Mountaineering

Rockfall and icefall

Rockfall and icefall can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking). What are the risks? Impact from a falling rock or ice can result in injury or death and can also damage equipment such as ropes.

Avalanche
Avalanches can occur in the terrain in which we operate and can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. skiing/snowboarding). What are the risks? Anyone caught in an avalanche is at risk of personal injury, death, and/or property damage or loss.
Terrain
• Cornice fall
• Crevasses
• Cliffs
• Trees, tree wells, forest deadfall, and tree stumps
• Creeks
• Rocks and Boulders
• Holes and depressions below the snow surface
• Variable and difficult walking terrain
• Snow immersion
• Impact or collision with other persons persons or objects
• Contact with poisonous flora or fauna
• Encounters with domestic or wild animals
• Loss of balance or control
• Slips trips and falls
• Becoming lost or separated from one’s group
Falls and Belaying
• Mountaineering and ice climbing present the risk of falling from the wall causing the climber to collide with the wall or the ground, which can lead to injury or death.
• The risk of belay failure is also present, which can contribute to the risk of a ground fall

Communication, rescue and medical treatment
• Communication can be difficult and in the event of a accident rescue and treatment may not be available
• Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field
• If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow

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.