This is designed as an avalanche review day for active ski trip leaders.
Participants should be comfortable recognizing avalanche terrain, knowing how to access avy bulletin / weather information, and self-rescue principles.
We'll head-out for a day and discuss conditions, terrain, do some snow pack and instability tests, and generally chat about avalanches. We will also discuss the new decision making tools released this year by the CAA
Required Items to Bring:
Beacon, Shovel, Probe, Skis, Skins, Boots, Poles, *2010 version* Avaluator, Snow Saw, Water, Lunch, Snacks, Warm Clothes and any additional clothing you like to have. Please bring a printed copy of the current avalanche bulletin.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Anticipate traveling towards Bow Summit area.
Carpool Departure Time:
06:30 AM
Carpool Location:
Stoney Trail/16th Ave recycling bins
Carpool Directions:
Located on the frontage road of 16th Ave just west of the new Stoney Trail intersection on the south side. Access is via the Valley Ridge exit, go under the hwy and take the first left on the frontage
road (west) and it's about 1km on the right.
Notes:
Participants must have completed an AST1 or IRAC. Participants should be familiar with the Avaluator, Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES), and read the applicable weather/avalanche bulletin for the program date.
This day will be lead by me (Rob), and I am a professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Association. This is a club section trip and the program is not endorsed or delivered under the CAC/CAA AST curriculum.
Participants must be able to ski smooth parallel turns of blue runs.
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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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.
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Registration for this event closed on Sunday, December 05, 2010 at 11:55 PM.