Arrive early for happy hour drinks and food at the Mineshaft. The presentation is free of charge and you can take your drink to the screening room. The Presentation is from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
Mark is an IFMGA/ACMG Mountain Guide with nearly two decades working in Mountain Safety, specializing in mountain rescue and avalanche forecasting. He has worked for Parks Canada across its iconic mountain parks and currently helps lead the Mountain Safety program in Glacier National Park — Rogers Pass. He has been apart of many rescues throughout Canada’s National Parks and with the local Search and Rescue group in Golden BC and has participated in Avalanche awareness and education throughout his career.
An accomplished multi-sport athlete, Mark has undertaken a variety of high-level mountain pursuits, including ski mountaineering, rock and ice climbing, trail running, white water kayaking, mountain biking and paragliding.
In late September 2024, Mark was involved in a paragliding crash that resulted in a broken wrist and the eventual amputation of his left leg below the knee. His recovery has been a testament to resilience and determination, involving extensive rehabilitation and adaptation to his new reality. His journey so far has provided a valuable display of dedication, trauma recovery and the power of a positive yet realistic mindset.
During his presentation he tells his story, talks about his crash and his immediate acceptance of his circumstances as he prepares for the toughest challenge of his life.
Required Items to Bring:
The presentation is free of charge. Guests are responsible for their own food and beverage.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Enter through the Mine Shaft at Origin, Spring Creek. Proceed to the bar and turn right, walk past the dining area. The screening room is the first door on the left.
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Waiver Requirement
Participation in this activity is subject to the participant having signed the
ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”). The Waiver is a legal document in which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY!
Members participating in this activity do not require a separate Waiver.
Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. 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 with the forgoing waiver terms. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.
Non-members participating in this activity will be required to review and agree to the Waiver prior to participating in the activity. The current version of the Waiver can be viewed here alpineclubofcanada.ca/acc-waivers/. The Waiver will be
presented for completion at the start of the Activity.
Registration for this event opens on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 05:00 PM.
