Queer + Trans Ski/Split Touring - Friday, Jan 24, 2025

The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: TBD: Kananaskis, Banff NP, or Kootenay NP 
Event Starts:   Friday, Jan 24, 2025 07:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 07:45 AM @ Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Info Centre)  
Event Ends:   Friday, Jan 24, 2025 04:30 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Thursday, Jan 23, 2025 08:00 PM  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Shannon Flynn
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 8
Minimum Group Size: 2
Number Registered So Far:   2 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:


Goal:

The goal of this trip is to connect with community, centre joy, and enjoy movement, sunshine, and snacks against beautiful mountain scenery. If you're looking to shred couloirs or chutes - this might not be the trip for you ;)

Distance and Terrain:

This will be a chill-ish day of skiing on mellower terrain; more of a long uphill walk with hopefully a few turns. Expect early season conditions; there could be areas of thinner snow coverage with exposed rock, the ski-out could be on a narrow track with icy patches next to an open creek. Likely 15-20km round trip and 600-850m elevation gain. Specific location to be chosen closer to the event based on conditions.

Unsure if this trip is suitable for you? Email the trip coordinator!

Other questions? Email the trip coordinator!

Required Items to Bring:
  • Skis/board, boots, skins, poles
  • Shovel, probe, beacon
  • Helmet, goggles/glasses
  • Emergency kit, headlamp
  • Warm layers, gloves
  • Food, water
  • Inclusive, welcoming vibes
  • Stoke
  • AST1 or similar (email me)

Recommended Items to Bring:
  • InReach or emergency communication device

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   07:45 AM
Carpool Location:   Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Info Centre



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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The trip coordinator needs to review and accept your application for this event. Add yourself to the waiting list here.


Never (not until the event has passed) 
2 Days Before Event  
7 Days Before Event