Day 3 - If conditions (avy & weather) are good enough we'll have an early start to try to summit Peyto Peak (True summit). (Mixed Climbing, Technical Climbing)
If conditions are not good enough we can go for another less committing summit around (Baker, Habel, Rhondda, Tilley Peak)
Selected members should be comfortable skiing a long distance with a good amount of elevation at a good pace. You should also have high risk tolerance for exposure and technical climbing skills with crampons and ice axes.
You don't need extensive backcountry experience. However AST1 or equivalent avalanche training is mandatory. AST2 recommended.
You will need:
- Skis or splitboard (with skins) (MANDATORY)
- Helmet (MANDATORY)
- Avalanche kit (Transceiver (digital 3+ antennae), shovel & probe) (MANDATORY)
- Headlamp (MANDATORY)
- Harness (light alpine harness if possible) (MANDATORY)
- Ski Crampons (MANDATORY)- Glacier kit (1 ice screw, 2 carabiners, slings, prussik, 1 pulley) (MANDATORY)- 2 technical ice tools (MANDATORY)- Boot crampons (MANDATORY)- Food/Drinks for 4 days/3 nights (MANDATORY)- Sleeping bag + liner for the hut (MANDATORY)
- Extra batteries (or at least check you transceiver batteries)
- Ski goggles
- InReach or similar device (if you have one)
- Camera
- Sunscreen, Glasses
- Plenty of layers (for wind, snow, cold...)
- Snack/Lunch and enough water for the day
- Hot Drinks if needed :)
The trip leader will bring ropes, some climbing gear, a snow picket, 2 radios, a tarp, first aid kit and emergency blanket...
Please try to keep a little bit of space in your pack so we can share the load
What could prevent the event to happen ?
The event might be cancelled or postponed if:
- The forecast shows very cold temperatures
- One or many person forget essential gear (beacon, skis...)
- Avalanche conditions are really unsafe
- Unexpected trail (or area) closure
We'll check the weather forecast a couple of days before the trip and decide as a team whether we still want to go. In that case we can also decide to start to go for a safer option (something in Sunshine backcountry)
Carpooling:
To be arranged with the group if needed.
Note that I live in Canmore so people coming from Calgary or Cochrane will need their own transportation.
Selection Process:
If we haven't skied together before please send an email (you'll find it at the bottom of the page) and describe:
- Your backcountry ski experience
- Your avalanche training level (AST1, AST2, Avalanche Op 1 etc)
- Your ski comfort level
- Your mountaineering comfort level
Note that this is not a first-come first-serve trip. If you don't submit this information you will not be part of the trip.
Possible hazards:
Avalanche
Avalanches can occur in the terrain in which we operate and can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. skiing/snowboarding). What are the risks? Anyone caught in an avalanche is at risk of personal injury, death, and/or property damage or loss.
Terrain
Cornice fall, crevasses, Cliffs, Trees, tree wells, forest deadfall, and tree stumps, Creeks, Rocks and Boulders, Holes and depressions below the snow surface, Variable and difficult snow conditions, Snowcat roads and road banks, Fences and other manmade structures, Snow immersion, Impact or collision with other persons vehicles or objects, Encounters with domestic or wild animals, Loss of balance or control, Slips trips and falls, Becoming lost or separated from one’s group
Communication, rescue and medical treatment
Communication can be difficult and in the event of an accident rescue and treatment may not be available. Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field. If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow.
Boots and binding systems
· Even when set up correctly, a ski binding might not release during every fall or may release unexpectedly. The ski boot/binding system is no guarantee that the skier will not be injured. Non-DIN-certified bindings, such as pin/tech bindings, present a higher risk of pre-release and/or injury as they are not designed to the same safety standards as a DIN-certified alpine binding.
· Unlike alpine ski boot/binding systems, snowboard and some telemark boot/binding systems are not designed or intended to release and will not release under normal circumstances. Using such a system increases the risk of injury and/or death when caught in an avalanche.
Other
Slips, trips and falls both outdoors and indoors, Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact, Equipment failure, Negligent first aid, Negligence of other people.
Waiver:
Everyone attending this event will be required to sign the
ACC Waiver at the beginning of the event. Read the waiver carefully to ensure you fully understand it. If possible, please print and fill it out except for the signature fields before arriving at the event.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our
participant responsibility guidelines!
Contact information:
If you have any questions or doubts feel free to send me an email at
contact@candela-chris.com.
SMS or whatsapp: 514 632 4287
IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
It is a recreational trip and NOT a guided trip. The trip leader is volunteering and is not acting in the role of a guide. We are working as a group for: safety, trail breaking, decision making...