The
incredible Pat Sheehan Traverse "takes us over a small
icefield and into some of the most spectacular terrain the Columbia Icefield
has to offer”. The trip includes an ascent of Mount Castleguard and is open to 3 to 6 persons. Itinerary
· Day 1: Ski to Castleguard meadows if we can make it that far, set camp. 1,400m elevation gain, 14 km, 700m drop.
· Day 2: Climb Mt Castleguard with heavy
packs. Ski down NW slopes of Castleguard to the Saskatchewan Glacier and ski back
to trailhead. 800m elevation gain, 22 km, 1,500m drop.
The 35° slope between the Castleguard meadows and the Saskatchewan glacier can get corniced and it avalanched before (near fatality last year). The proposed route avoids that dangerous slope.
A backcountry permit is needed to camp at or near the Castleguard
Meadows. $13.50 per night per person + $12 group reservation fee, which will make it approx. $18
per person. I will book backcountry permits for everyone 2 days prior to our departure.
Readings:
Summits
& Icefields 1, Mark Klassen and Chic Scott, pages 149-150
POTENTIAL RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING UP. By signing up for this trip you acknowledge the following Backcountry Skiing Risks, among others not listed:
Avalanches, cold-induced injuries, terrain (cornice fall, crevasses, cliffs, trees, tree wells, forest deadfall and tree stumps, creeks and creek crossings, holes, rocks and depressions below the snow surface, etc.), becoming lost or separated from one’s group, challenging communication, rescue and medical treatment due to remoteness and adverse weather, slips, trips and falls, equipment failure, negligent first aid, negligence of other people.
Required Items to Bring:
Beacon, probe, shovel, ski crampons, glacier travel kit. Winter camping gear and food for 2 days. A detailed list will be shared with participants closer to the trip.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
The driving distance from Calgary to the Hwy 93 Big Bend is 300 km/3h 15 min. We may consider driving on Friday night and sleeping at the trailhead.
Carpool Departure Time:
04:00 AM
Carpool Location:
Text me for the location.
Carpool Directions:
Carpooling to be arranged during the pre-trip group call, including deciding to leave town on Friday evening or Saturday morning.
Notes:
If we have not skied or climbed together before, send me (joad.clement@gmail.com) a short paragraph about your ski mountaineering experience when joining the waitlist.
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 Requirement
Participation in this activity is subject to the participant having signed the
ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”). The Waiver is a legal document in which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY!
Members participating in this activity do not require a separate Waiver.
Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. 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 with the forgoing waiver terms. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.
Non-members participating in this activity will be required to review and agree to the Waiver prior to participating in the activity. The current version of the Waiver can be viewed here alpineclubofcanada.ca/acc-waivers/. The Waiver will be
presented for completion at the start of the Activity.
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