Healy Creek to Sunshine via Simpson Pass and Twin Cairns - Saturday, Dec 13, 2025

The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: Sunshine Ski Resort 
Event Starts:   Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 08:00 AM  
Event Ends:   Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 04:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Dec 05, 2025  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Andrew Seal
Jonathan Hynes
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 6
Number Registered So Far:   3 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Meet at Healy Creek Backcountry Parking Lot (at the very back of Sunshine parking past the gondola). From there we'll tour up the Healy Creek trail all the way to Simpson Pass before ascending to Twin Cairns. Finally, we'll round Twin Cairns and ski into Sunshine Village to ski out (or take the gondola if necessary).


The entire trip is approximately 13km, with 800 metres of ascending. There might be some opportunities for turns, but this is primarily an uphill trip. It's important that all participants are comfortable with this amount of skinning and climbing.


AST 1 or higher required.

Required Items to Bring:

Avalanche gear (3 antenna beacon, shovel and probe), backcountry skis, skins etc., warm clothing, lunch, water. 


Recommended Items to Bring:

First Aid supplies, Communication devices - InReach, Radio, etc.





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.

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