| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Alpine | |
| Event Location: | | Columbia Icefield | |
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Friday, Jun 11, 2010
04:30 PM (Carpool Departure: 05:00 PM @ The Bins on 16th AVE (trans-Canada)
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Registration Cut Off:
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Tuesday, Jun 08, 2010
05:00 PM
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| Event Duration: | | 1.5 to 3 days depending on Weather Forecase | |
| Difficulty Rating: |
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D3 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |
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Members Only
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| Attendee Screening: |
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Attendees are Pre-Screened
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 4 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 0 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 3 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 0 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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3 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: |
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No
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| Itinerary: |
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Leave Calgary Friday Evening:
Arrive at campground or climbers parking lot at the Columbia Icefield. Stay the night.
4-500 am leave the climbers parking lot.And head for the Silverhorne route on Athabasca
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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2 Ice Screws
Glacier Kit
General Mtn Axe and a 2nd technical tool.
Snow Picket
Crampons
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| How to Get There: |
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Drive out to the Icefield and head up the Silverhorne.
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| Carpool Departure Time: |
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05:00 PM
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| Carpool Location: |
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The Bins on 16th AVE (trans-Canada
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| Notes: |
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Please send me a detailed climbing resume as to what past experiences on alpine terrain is. If I do not recieve such notification, you will remain on the waiting list.
Participants must not be expected to get their ass hauled up something, participants are expected to do some leading (to their ability) and break trail. This is a team outing.
This trip will go if the weather looks promising, if it just isn't there it will not go.
Participants must be comfortable on steep alpine snow/ice, and it may involve the use of running belays.
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Please send me a detailed climbing resume as to what past experiences on alpine terrain is. If I do not recieve such notification, you will remain on the waiting list.
Participants must not be expected to get their ass hauled up something, participants are expected to do some leading (to their ability) and break trail. This is a team outing.
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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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.
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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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