Backcountry Ski Leadership/Skills Refresher Course - Saturday, Feb 17, 2024

The Basics:
Event Type: Course 
Event Location: TBD 
Event Starts:   Saturday, Feb 17, 2024 08:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 07:00 AM @ TBD )  
Event Ends:   Monday, Feb 19, 2024 04:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Jan 05, 2024 11:00 AM  
Difficulty Rating:   D3 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Kate Snedeker
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 6
Minimum Group Size: 4
Number Registered So Far:   0 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

This will be a two (Feb 17-18) or three (Feb 17-19) day course run via the Calgary section.  When signing up, please indicate in the comments whether you'd prefer a 2 or 3 day course.


The days will be a refresher of backcountry ski, leadership & safety skills, though not intended to cover technical rope work.  Crevasse rescue can be covered if it is of interest for course participants.  The course is aimed at those with at least some experience in the backcountry, but participants do not need to be current section leaders.


Cost will be $125 per day ($250 for 2 days, $375 for three days) based on a minimum of 5 people.  With fewer than 5 people, the cost will be higher based on splitting the cost between the participants.


The course will be based out of K-Country and Banff/Yoho NPs, with choice of location TBD/guide's choice.  Participants are responsible for transport & any accommodation.

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:
Carpool Departure Time:   07:00 AM
Carpool Location:   TBD


Payment Options:
  • Member $250.00 CAD


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.


Registration for this event closed on Friday, January 05, 2024 at 11:00 AM.