Please Note - This course is being run by the Calgary Section. To sign
up, please sign up via the Calgary section calendar. If this is not
possible, please contact the course coordinator (kgsneds@mac.com)
This will be a two-day course led by Teresa Yau (ASG, AAG) for people
who are current section/BITS ski leaders and who are looking to improve
their backcountry ski, avalanche & leadership skills in relation to
leading trips - and especially BITS trips. The focus will be on skills
& learning - not peak bagging or objectives.
Locations
for the two days will be in Kananaskis Country or Banff/Kootenay/Yoho NP
depending on conditions and guide's preference.
The
cost will be $250 based on 5-6 participants. The cost includes two
guided days (6:1 ratio) - accommodations & transport NOT included.
If there are 4 participants, the cost will be roughly $300. Payment needs to be made via the Calgary section calendar.
Required Items to Bring:
Backcountry ski gear (ski or split)
Avalanche safety gear
Snow study kit (optional)
Notebook/phone for taking notes
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Carpool Departure Time:
07:00 AM
Carpool Location:
TBD
*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 Rocky Mountain 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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Registration for this event closed on Friday, December 01, 2023 at 09:35 PM.