Alpine Club of Canada, Calgary Section

AMP 2 & 3 - White Pyramid - Ski Mountaineering - Saturday, Apr 18, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type:		Skiing
Event Location:		Icefields parkway
Event Starts:		Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 04:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 04:00 AM @ TBD)
Event Ends:		Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 07:00 PM
Registration Cut Off:		Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 12:00 PM
Difficulty Rating:		D3 - See Conversion Chart
Trip Coordinator(s):		Joad Clement

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:		Members Only
Attendee Screening:		Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size:		5
Maximum No. Guests:		0
Minimum Group Size:		3
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:		0
Number Registered So Far:		1 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:		No

Itinerary:
This course is part of the AMP (Alpine Mentorship Program) organized by the ACC Calgary Section jointly with PeakStratagem’s ACMG Mountain Guide Brent Peters, with a target 5:1 participant-to-guide ratio. Alpine Mentorship Program Goals The AMP program focuses on developing safe skills for summer and winter mountaineering, including rope systems for glacier travel, crevasse rescue, trip planning and navigation. Learning and using safe and efficient travel is considered more valuable than reaching a summit. Required Mountain Skills and Experience The ideal participant has done a few ski mountaineering trips and wants to start or is already leading similar trips. This AMP level 2 & 3 event is suitable for intermediate to advanced skiers comfortable with steep snow slopes. Participants need to have completed an AST1 course and an intro to mountaineering course (basic rope systems and ice climbing skills) at a minimum. Regarding fitness level, participants will need enough stamina to complete a 10-hour day at a moderate pace with 1,700 meters of elevation gain. With those pre-requisite skills under your belt, this trip is your chance to take charge and expand your skills while under the mentorship and coaching of a mountain guide. Costs 3 participants: $245 per person 4 participants: $185 per person 5 participants: $155 per person The minimum group size is 3. The trip coordinator will adjust the course cost based on the number of participants. Please wait until the cost is finalized before making your payment. Alternate objective If the weather forecast or conditions are not favorable for a White Pyramid attempt, an alternative skiing objective will be selected (Kananaskis, Kootenay NP or Banff NP). Schedule 4:00 Departure from Calgary West end 4:45 Stop at PeakStratagem in Exshaw 6:00 Pit stop in Lake Louise 7:30 Departure from trailhead 15:00 Return to trailhead 19:00 Return to Calgary Readings and videos Explor8ion - a slice of infinity - White Pyramid Giant's Gate / White Pyramid White Pyramid - Apr 2, 2019 - Banff National Park (snowshoe) Photo credit: Mike @ Giant's Gates
Required Items to Bring:
Avalanche rescue gear (beacon, probe, shovel), boots crampons and ski crampons, ice axe, glacier travel kit. A detailed gear list will be shared with participants closer to the trip departure.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:		Carpooling: location from Calgary West end TBD
Carpool Departure Time:		04:00 AM
Carpool Location:		TBD
Carpool Directions:		Calgary West end (TBD)

Notes:
Brent Peters and the trip coordinator will assess the participants' suitability and skills for this course. Please send your skiing and mountaineering bio (5 to 10 bullet points) to joad.clement@gmail.com.


Payment Options: Member $245.00 CAD
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. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). 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. 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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