Full Moon Cross-Country Ski - Thursday, Jan 25, 2024

The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: Goat Creek - Canmore to Banff. Will arrange car pool from Banff back to Canmore 
Event Starts:   Thursday, Jan 25, 2024 05:30 PM (Carpool Departure: 05:30 PM @ Canmore (TBC))  
Event Ends:   Thursday, Jan 25, 2024 09:30 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Sunday, Jan 21, 2024 12:44 PM  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Lara Seward-Guenette
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 3
Minimum Group Size: 2
Number Registered So Far:   3 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Details TBC, but most likley meet up in central Canmore, leave at least 1 vehicle there, drive up to Goat Creek - ski to Banff, then hop in a vehicle (need to coordinate a vehicle drop in Banff) and return to Canmore. Aiming to complete the 19km in about 2.5 hours (average about 8km/hour on classic skis).

Required Items to Bring:

cross-country skis, poles, boots

wax/cork (if required)

warm layers

headlamp with fresh batteries, plus spares

food & water, tea

FA kit (personal blister kit)



Recommended Items to Bring:

extra FA kit

extra comms device (Garmin InReach, Spot)


How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   05:30 PM
Carpool Location:   Canmore (TBC)
Carpool Directions:  

Details to be confirmed once group finalized


Notes:

Please send an email to laraguenette@gmail.com with a summary of your cross country ski experience, ski ability (beginner/intermediate/advanced) in variable conditions, and relevant training (e.g. First Aid). Also, are you able to help with car shuttling on Jan 25 (around 4-430pm).




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.

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.

Registration for this event closed on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 12:44 PM.