This is a "Leader's Choice" outing. The location will be chosen during the week prior depending on snowpack conditions. The terrain and skiing will be intermediate to advanced skill level. 

Avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, warm clothing

We'll meet at the Petrocan frontage road on the Trans Canadian Highway west of Calgary by Route 22. We'll meet at the far north end away from the gas station. 

Avalanche

What are the Risks

• Avalanches can occur in the terrain you will be entering and can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (skiing/snowboarding)
• Anyone caught in an avalanche is at risk of personal injury, death, and/or property damage or loss.

Communication and Rescue

What are the Risks

• 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

Terrain

What are the Risks

• Cornices
• Crevasses
• Trees, tree wells, and tree stumps
• Cliffs
• Creeks
• Rocks and Boulders
• Holes and depressions below the snow surface
• Variable and difficult snow conditions
• Snowcat roads and road ranks
• Fences and other man-made structures
• Impact or collision with other persons, vehicles or objects
• Encounters with domestic or wild animals
• Loss of balance or control
• Becoming lost or separated from the group
• Slips, trips, and falls

General Hazards

What are the Risks

• Slips trips and falls indoor or outdoor
• Equipment failure.
• Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact.
• Negligence of other persons, including other guests.
• Negligent first aid.

Boots and Binding Systems

What are the Risks

• 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.

  
  

  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.

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.