Alpine Club of Canada, Calgary Section

Columbia Icefields Ski Mountaineering (Training w/ Guide) - Thursday, Apr 30, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type:		Skiing
Event Location:		Columbia icefield
Event Starts:		Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 08:00 AM
Event Ends:		Sunday, May 03, 2026 04:00 PM
Registration Cut Off:		Thursday, Jan 01, 2026
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:		3
Minimum Group Size:		3
Number Registered So Far:		0 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:		No

Itinerary:
This is an Edmonton Section trip, they are looking for one additional participant. Looking to further your skillset for ski mountaineering, glacier travel and winter camping? This trip is organized with a focus on developing skills with a guide (not just a guided trip), with objectives including: - Practice travel &/or leading on more complex glacier, trip planning, route finding - Intro/development of ski mountaineering skills - Practice winter camping skills dates/trip is tentative at this point – can only be confirmed once three participants have committed to the course An approximate outline: Day 1: Approach via Saskatchewan Glacier (18km, +1200m) & setting up the high camp Day 2: Crevasse Rescue Systems Refresher + Snow Dome / Castleguard Day 3: Ski Mountaineering objective along the lines of Mt Kitchener, Stutfield Peak, Mt Columbia, North Twin, or South Twin (conditions-dependent) Day 4: Return via Saskatchewan Glacier Prerequisites: Ability to cover 15-20km in travel distance, with 1000-1500m of elevation gain; strong base of fitness (3-3.5km/h skin track pace with hourly breaks for 7-8 hours); ability to descend with confidence any black or double black rated terrain in variable snow conditions within the bounds of a ski resort; prior experience of travel in complex glaciated terrain; well-practiced crevasse rescue system (attendance on ACC practice nights or proof of equivalent training); prior experience with multi-day backcountry trips (summer or winter - key is ability to carry a heavy backpack and to set up camp) Guide to Guest Ratio: 1:3 (due to complexity of tentative Day 3 objectives) Cost: $1800 + GST (+ option for a pre-trip/route planning day via Zoom with the guide for $230/person – TBD between all participants)
Required Items to Bring:
TBC

Payment Options: Member $1800.00 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. The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.

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