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| Event Type: | | Course | |
| Event Location: | | Yamnuska Bluffs | |
| Date(s) & Time: |
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Sunday, Sep 26, 2010
08:00 AM
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Registration Cut Off:
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Saturday, Sep 25, 2010
09:00 PM
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| Event Duration: | | 1 Day | |
| Difficulty Rating: |
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D1 - 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: | | 6 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 0 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 4 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 0 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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6 (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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Costs: $50 per person.
Course Content: A one-day course to provide a basic understanding of improvised rock rescue techniques so you can deal with simple cliff-side emergencies. Techniques to be covered include escaping the belay, emergency lowers, tandem rappels, a simple 3:1 raising system and releasing an auto device. Course content can be adapted to the experience level of the group.
Prerequisite: Some climbing experience is necessary whether it be indoor, outdoor, lead or top-rope. Participants must be able to offer a safe top-rope belay. Knowledge of standard knots and hitches is recommended (clove hitch, prussic hitch, munter hitch, fisherman’s, figure-8).
Meeting location: Parking lot leading to Yamnuska
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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Harness, helmet, belay device (auto-blocking like ATC-Guide or Reverso is recommended), 4-5 locking carabiners (at least one being a Munter shape), 4 non-locking carabiners, 1 double-length shoulder sling, 2 7mmx5m Prussic cords, 1 7mmx1.5m prussic cord and a lunch/drink
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| Recommended Items to Bring: |
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Warm clothes (expect to stand around and listen/learn) and then participate.
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| How to Get There: |
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Drive west on Hwy 1 and take the Exshaw turn off and head north until you intersect Hwy 1A and then take a right (head northeast) for about 1 km and look for the Yamnuska parking lot sign (very small) and turn left onto a small gravel road which leads you to the parking lot.
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| Notes: |
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This trip will be a first-come-first-serve and this is based on who can deliver their $50 cheque/cash first. Please make cheques out to the "Alpine Club of Canada - Calgary Section" and mail/deliver to:
Nick St-Georges
#2, 722 56 Ave. SW
Calgary, AB.
T2V 0H1
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Cancellation Policy:
Withdrawal with a full refund is available 2 weeks before, ONLY if qualified participant from waiting list is available. No date changes, withdrawals or refunds 1 week before the course starts.
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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