Observation 93N Backcountry Ski Day - Monday, Jan 05, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type: Skiing 
Event Location: Observation Slopes 93N 
Event Starts:   Monday, Jan 05, 2026 07:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 07:40 AM @ Canmore Information Center )  
Event Ends:   Monday, Jan 05, 2026 03:30 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Sunday, Jan 04, 2026  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Fred Heikoop
Clifton Potter
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 6
Minimum Group Size: 3
Number Registered So Far:   5 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Moderate pace up the skin track to ski the lower slopes around tree line on the rib North of the Cirque area. Previous tree skiing experience through tighter trees is necessary to join this trip. 

Hazards include travelling in avalanche terrain, tree wells, wind lips, holes and depressions below the snow and variable conditions. 

Required Items to Bring:

Avalanche beacon, shovel and probe. (beacon must meet ACC requirements.)

Helmet required. Skis,skins poles. 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:  

93N past Lake Louise to the Peyto Parking pull off. If the entrance is plowed we usually park along the pull off. 

 
Carpool Departure Time:   07:40 AM
Carpool Location:   Canmore Information Center
Carpool Directions:  

Meet in the parking lot 7:30am.....I will have a White Outback Subaru with a Thule on top. If carpooling 9$ per person for ride. 


Notes:

Must be AST1 certified. 




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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