This trip is for registered & paid BITS Participants ONLY
BITS Program - 2025-26 Group A - Trip 1
This will be the {which} BITS trip of the year, and is for participants placed in the {group} group.
The day with a focus on backcountry and avalanche safety skills. The location will be determined prior to the trip based on avalanche conditions and weather.
Please ensure that you re-read the information provided in the BITS program sign up with regards to gear, homework and trip planning. Your leader should contact you via e-mail 5-7 days prior to the trip to discuss location/timing/preparation. If you are unable to make this trip, please withdraw yourself via the calendar and let your trip leader know. We ask that you ensure that you have filled out the online waiver at the ACC national website (as part of renewing, signing up or transferring your membership to the new platform).
Please review the potential risks associated with the event in the Additional Notes section.
Please withdraw from the event if you do not accept these risks.
If you have any questions, please contact the BITS coordinator: kgsneds@icloud.com
Required Items to Bring:
AT Skis or Splitboard, Skins, Poles, Avy Gear (3 Antennae beacon, shovel, probe), warm layers, mittens/gloves, toque, food, water, ski straps, and other gear as per the gear list in the BITS presentation.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Helmet, sunscreen, lip protection, neck gaiter.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
To be determined by the coordinator closer to the time of the event.
Trips will be either in the national parks or in Kananaskis Country. Participants are noresponsible for having the appropriate passes for their vehicle
Carpool Departure Time:
07:00 AM
Carpool Location:
Valley Ridge
Carpool Directions:
Directions for carpool.
Notes:
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
Cancellation policy.
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.
Trip Feedback If you have any feedback, positive or negative, concerning this trip or any other, we want to hear from you! You can send any feedback you may have to the Section Chair.
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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The trip coordinator needs to review and accept your application for this event. Add yourself to the waiting list here.