**Meet in Calgary at Valley Ridge meeting location for 5am departure from Calgary. Let's take advantage of the freeze!
Mount Hector
Distance: 11 km return
Height Gain 1600m
Max elevation 3395m
Chic Scott & Mark Klassen, Mount Hector, Summit & Icefields book, page 85
Will involve spring ski mountaineering hazards, roped glacier travel and potential moderate mountaineering
POTENTIAL RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING UP. By signing up for this trip you acknowledge the following.
Ski Mountaineering
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.
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.
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/bindingsystems 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.
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
Other
Slips, trips and falls both outdoors and indoors
Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may betransmitted through direct or indirect contact
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)
Glacier travel kit: Locking/non-locking carabiners, prussiks, progress capture, ATC or equivalent, ice screw(s), runners, etc.
**Participants to be pre-screened** not on a first come basis. If we haven't skied together before, please include confirmation on prerequisites and brief history of ski mountaineering experience during sign-up.
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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