This trip is for registered and paid BITS participants only.
Registration is closed. The BITS coordinators
will add participants to the appropriate trip.
This is the first BITS trip of the year for participants assigned to the
Intermediate+ group.
The trip leader is Warren Strange. Kate Snedeker and Ivars Finvers are listed
as coordinators solely for BITS program administration.
The trip focuses on backcountry and avalanche safety skills. Location will be
confirmed closer to the date based on weather and avalanche conditions.
Please re-review the BITS program signup information regarding required gear,
homework, and trip planning. The trip leader should contact you by email a few
days before the trip to confirm location, timing, and preparation.
Review the potential risks in the Additional Notes section. Withdraw
from the event if you do not accept these risks.
If you are unable to make this
trip, please withdraw yourself via the calendar and let your trip leader
know.
For trip questions, contact Warren Strange. For BITS program questions, contact Kate, or Ivars (backup).
Required Items to Bring:
AT Skis or Splitboard, Skins, Poles, Avy Gear (3 Antennae beacon,
shovel, probe).
Recommended Items to Bring:
Helmet, warm layers, mittens/gloves, toque, food, water, ski straps, sunglasses/ski goggles,
headlamp, sunscreen, camera, FRS radio if you have one, and
other gear as per the gear list in the BITS presentation.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
The directions will be communicated by the trip leader once the location is determined.
Notes:
ACC Activities Risk Disclosure
ACC Activities – Risks & Hazards
ACC Activities involve significant risks, dangers, and hazards. Avalanches occur
frequently in some terrain and may be caused by natural forces or by people traveling
through the area.
Terrain used for ACC Activities is uncontrolled, unmarked, and not inspected, and
includes risks beyond avalanche hazards.
Unlike alpine ski boot/binding systems, snowboard and some telemark systems are not
designed to release and will not release under normal circumstances.
Non-release systems do not reduce injury risk during a fall and increase the risk of not
surviving an avalanche.
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.
SIGN UP HERE
The trip coordinator needs to review and accept your application for this event. Add yourself to the waiting list here.