AMP1-3 Ski Progression Group 1 Ski day! Glacier Travel - Friday, Mar 20, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: TBD 
Event Starts:   Friday, Mar 20, 2026 08:02 AM  
Event Ends:   Friday, Mar 20, 2026 04:02 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Mar 06, 2026 08:02 PM  
Difficulty Rating:   D3 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Katherine Morianos
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
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 6 of the AMP Ski Progression, participants will continue to rotate leadership roles, building on previous weeks practice in the daily morning data-sharing process. The focus of the day will be applying all previously learned skills on glaciated terrain, reinforcing safe decision making, group management, and terrain navigation.


This practice enables participants to:

  • Identify glacial features

  • Integrate glacier travel skills with terrain management

  • Practice glacier travel rope skills and team communication in realtime

  • Recognize and manage safe spacing and rope management

  • Practice crevasse rescue skills in real-time including anchor building, progress capture and hauling technique

  • Apply previously learned skills and concepts to new terrain and glacier specific hazards. 

  • Identify suitable terrain that minimizes exposure to crevasse and other glacier hazards

  • Execute glacier travel rope skills and crevasse rescue in real-time

  • Reinforce group management, communication, and decision making in a dynamic mountain environment

Learning Outcomes

 By the end of the day, participants will be able to: 

  • Travel safety and efficiently on glaciated terrain, applying rope systems and team coordination

  • Perform basic crevasse rescue procedures, including anchor setup, progress capture, hauling techniques and team response

  • Use continuous observation and data analysis to make informed, real-time decisions on glaciated terrain.


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

Ski mountaineering or climbing harness

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

2x locking carabiners

2x non locking carabiners

5m accessory cord bundle >9kN strength (minimum 1, recommend 2

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:
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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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