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Minimum AST1 or equivalent level experience is required. If you intend to bring a splitboard, let us know. Given this is Liyang's first trip lead, ALL PARTICIPANTS must send following info to apfel.s.trudel@icloud.com and wly.1204@gmail.com
- Describe your avalanche training, crevasse rescue and glacier travel experience
- Describe your back country ski experience
- Describe your ski comfort level (e.g. OK on Blue runs, struggle on Black Diamonds, I do the Delirium Dive blindfolded, I'm new to this)
You will not be moved to the participant list without submitting this info!
Please send us an email instead of using the built-in ACC notes page when you add yourself to the waitlist - we don't often check those notes for people on the waitlist! These notes are also hard t search if you sign up for multiple trips.
POTENTIAL RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING UP. By signing up for this trip you acknowledge these risks.
Wilderness Skiing
Avalanche
Avalanches can occur in the terrain in which we operate and can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. skiing/snowboarding). What are the risks? Anyone caught in an avalanche is at risk of personal injury, death, and/or property damage or loss.
Terrain
Cornice fall Crevasses Cliffs Trees, tree wells, forest deadfall, and tree stumps Creeks Rocks and Boulders Holes and depressions below the snow surface Variable and difficult snow conditions Snowcat roads and road banks Fences and other manmade structures Snow immersion Impact or collision with other persons vehicles or objects Encounters with domestic or wild animals Loss of balance or control Slips trips and falls Becoming lost or separated from one’s group Communication, rescue and medical treatment
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 Boots and binding systems
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. Other
Slips, trips and falls both outdoors and indoors Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact Equipment failure Negligent first aid Negligence of other people
Mountaineering
Rockfall and icefall
Rockfall and icefall can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking). What are the risks? Impact from a falling rock or ice can result in injury or death and can also damage equipment such as ropes.
Avalanche
Avalanches can occur in the terrain in which we operate and can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. skiing/snowboarding). What are the risks? Anyone caught in an avalanche is at risk of personal injury, death, and/or property damage or loss.
Terrain
Cornice fall Crevasses Cliffs Trees, tree wells, forest deadfall, and tree stumps Creeks Rocks and Boulders Holes and depressions below the snow surface Variable and difficult walking terrain Snow immersion Impact or collision with other persons persons or objects Contact with poisonous flora or fauna Encounters with domestic or wild animals Loss of balance or control Slips trips and falls Becoming lost or separated from one’s group Falls and Belaying
Mountaineering and ice climbing present the risk of falling from the wall causing the climber to collide with the wall or the ground, which can lead to injury or death. The risk of belay failure is also present, which can contribute to the risk of a ground fall Communication, rescue and medical treatment
Communication can be difficult and in the event of a 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
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