The Aberdeen-Mitre Col is a 20-km out-and-back ski mountaineering objective with travel over the Lefroy glacier and 1050 m of uphill skiing. Crevasses, a bergschrund, steep slopes to 40+degrees, and serac falls are hazards to manage on this route.
We will travel in teams of 3-4 to cross the glacier and bergschrund.
Itinerary: https://www.backcountry-beta.com/route/mitre-col Photo credit: Will Sim
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:
Skis or splitboard, skins, poles, boots
Avalanche rescue gear (shovel, probe, beacon)
Mountaineering axe, ski crampons, harness and glacier travel kit (harness, 4 locking biners, 2 non-locking carabiners, 1 long cordelette or 1 x 240-cm sling, 3-m cordelette of 120-cm sling, 1 short cordelette, belay device with guide mode, optional: 1 pulley and/or Micro Traxion)
Ski goggles and sun protection (sunscreen, hat/cap), small personal first aid kit, emergency blanket and/or hand warmers, small first aid kit, headlamp
Food and water
Optional: helmet, thermos
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Meet on the street (Valley Meadow Close NW) near the Valley Meadow Playground at 5:30 for a departure by 5:40 am. The departure may be delayed by 1/2h if the weather is cloudy.
Carpool Departure Time:
05:30 AM
Carpool Location:
Valley Meadow Close NW
Notes:
If we have not skied/climbed together before, send me a paragraph about your skiing/mountaineering experience at joad.clement@gmail.com.
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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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