AMP1-3 Ski Progression Group 2 Crevasse Rescue - Sunday, Nov 09, 2025

The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: 2 mt mcgillivary dr exshaw  
Event Starts:   Sunday, Nov 09, 2025 08:02 AM  
Event Ends:   Sunday, Nov 09, 2025 04:02 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Wednesday, Nov 05, 2025 08:02 PM  
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Katherine Morianos
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 8
Minimum Group Size: 4
Number Registered So Far:   0 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
AMP Ski Progression

So you have done BITS or AST 1 for skiers/splitboarders and are now wondering what’s next, or you are thinking you want to become a Calgary Section Trip Leader but are not feeling entirely ready. The Calgary Section AMP (Alpine Mentorship Program) Ski Progression is probably right for you!

This program is designed for a group of skiers/splitboarders who want to meet regularly throughout the ski season: November through to April (possible add on in May, if conditions permit), with a steady progression of skills and gaining experience required to lead groups of skiers/splitboarders in the backcountry.  

AMP Ski Progression Day 2 will cover crevasse rescue techniques. By taking this course in the early in the season it will provide ample time to practice the skills on your own and with other participants throughout the season. This will allow further development of the skills and techniques later in the progression.

Aim
Learn the fundamentals of group crevasse rescue, including rope systems, communication, and rescue techniques. Build essential skills to respond safely and efficiently in glacier travel emergencies.

Objectives:develop confidence with packaging and tying into the rope for glacier travel
  • Arresting a fall while roped up
  • Performing a tractor pull
  • Performing a direct haul crevasse rescue
  • Performing a drop loop 6:1 crevasse rescue
  • Transferring a load
  • Understanding self rescue techniques 
  • Understanding of unroped crevasse rescue
  • Confidence with crevasse rescue systems
  • Confident with building anchors and rope systems
This course will consist of ground school in the morning with everyone moving to a training venue in the afternoon to practice with live loads over an edge. The entire day will be spent outside so please dress appropriately for the weather. 



AMP Ski Progression groups will be lead by Jeff McKeough, an ACMG Apprentice Ski Guide and Apprentice Rock Guide.  Jeff has been a past ski and rock trip leader for the ACC Calgary Section 
Required Items to Bring:

>>> Approach shoes

>>> Outdoor clothing appropriate to the weather forecast

>>> Harness

>>> Helmet

>>> Autolocking carabiner w captive eye like the Grivel Clepsydra S or a locking carabiner and a non-locking carabiner of the same size

>>> 2 more locking carabiners

>>> 5m accessory cord bundle >9kN strength (minimum 1, recommend 2) on  non-locking carabiner 

Food and water

Notes:

Communication and Rescue

What are the Risks

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|

Hazard Mitigation

First Aid / Rescue Training| Satellite Communications | 

 

 

Terrain

What are the Risks

Cornices | Crevasses | Trees, tree wells, and tree stumps | Cliffs | Creeks | Rocks and Boulders |Holes and depressions below the snow surface| Variable and difficult snow conditions  | Fences and other man-made structures | Impact or collision with other persons, vehicles or objects | Encounters with domestic or wild animals | Loss of balance or control | Becoming lost or separated from the group | Slips, trips, and falls|

Hazard Mitigation

Mitigated by Trained and experienced Guide| Radios

 

 

General Hazards 

What are the Risks

Slips trips and falls indoor or outdoor| Equipment failure| Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact| Negligence of other persons, including other guests| Negligent first aid| Negligence of the guide Including failure to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from, or warn you of risk, dangers, hazards, on participating in ACC activities|

Hazard Mitigation

Developed safety plans and procedures with decades of experience managing risk.

Falls and Belaying

What are the Risks

Mountaineering and ice climbing present the risk of falling from the wall causing the climber to collide with the wall or ground which can lead to injury or death| The risk of a belay failure is also present which can contribute to a ground fall|

Hazard Mitigation

Reviewing best practices with the guide| Equipment checks|


Rockfall and Icefall

What are the Risks

Rockfall and icefall can be caused by natural forces or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking)

Hazard Mitigation

Mitigated with certified and experienced guides, Helmets


Payment Options:
  • Member $125.00 CAD
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.
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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.

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