AMP1-3 Ski Progression Group 1 Ski day! Practice Daily Workflow, Decision Making, and Movement Skills - Monday, Jan 05, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: TBD 
Event Starts:   Monday, Jan 05, 2026 08:02 AM  
Event Ends:   Monday, Jan 05, 2026 04:02 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Monday, Dec 29, 2025 08:02 PM  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - 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.  

Overview:

On day 4 of the AMP Ski Progression, participants will share the responsibility of practicing the daily morning process. Participants will gather and present data to the group and collectively make informed decisions about where to ski and how to manage the day's plan. Throughout the day, participants will continue to collect and interpret new information, testing the validity of the morning's decisions and adapting as needed. 


This ongoing process helps participants to:

  • Evaluate whether the plan for the day continues to align with the groups risk tolerance

  • Recognize when changing conditions or new data requires adjustments to the plan

  • Develop the habit of continuous observation, assessment, and decision refinement

  • Identify suitable terrain that minimizes exposure to hazards

  • Demonstrate efficient management of terrain

In addition, the participants will practice fundamental movement skills, including:

  • Proper use of equipment

  • Group check

  • Uphill track setting

  • Downhill track setting

Learning Outcome:

By the end of the day, participants should be able to demonstrate their ability to understand and apply how the ongoing collection and analysis of data helps to make effective, realtime decisions in a dynamic mountain environment and how to apply sound movement and terrain management skills. 






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:
Required Items to Bring:

Ski or split set up (board/skis, skins, boots, poles)

Avalanche safety gear (transceiver, probe, shovel)

Helmet rated for ski touring at minimum

Notebook/pencil or phone for taking notes

Snow study kit (optional)

Food/drink to sustain for 8hrs

Extra layers (there will likely be periods of standing around for discussions etc)

Hat/neck gaiter/mitts/gloves

Ski clothing ie: hardshell or softshell jacket and ski pants

Ski Pack 30L- 45L with avy tool pocket

Headlamp

Sunscreen

Goggles/sunglasses

Personal first aid kit/required medications

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 |Snowcat roads and road ranks | 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.

 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


Avalanche

What are the Risks

Avalanches can occur in the terrain you will be entering| Caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (skiing/snowboarding)| Anyone caught in an avalanche is at risk of personal injury, death, and/or property damage or loss.|

Hazard Mitigation

Certified Guides with experience and training to manage this risk 

Daily risk assessment processes  

Guest training  


Boots and Binding Systems

What are the Risks

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. 


Payment Options:
  • Coordinator $175.00 CAD
  • Member $175.00 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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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.

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