| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Skiing | |
| Event Location: | | Fish Creek Parking Lot | |
| Event Starts: |
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Sunday, Mar 01, 2026
08:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:30 AM @ Canmore Visitor Info Centre (Travel Alberta, Legacy Trail parking lot))
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| Event Ends: |
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Sunday, Mar 01, 2026
05:00 PM
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Registration Cut Off:
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Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
08:00 AM
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| Difficulty Rating: |
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D3 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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Lara Seward-Guenette
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |
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Members Only
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| Attendee Screening: |
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Attendees are Pre-Screened
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 4 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 0 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 2 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 0 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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0 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: |
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No
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| Itinerary: |
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Depart Fish Creek Parking Lot at 8:00am sharp. 32-35Km ski to circumnavigate Fossil Mountain with extra distance to Skoki Lodge if time permits. This is a very long day, expect to be moving for 8 hours. There is one section with avalanche terrain which is reasonable to manage. Must be comfortable skiing on light touring skis in variable conditions, with a speedy descent out the Lake Louise ski out at the end of the day.
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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Light touring skis + poles light touring boots skins + wax avalanche gear: transceiver, probe, shovel personal blister kit snacks, lunch, water, tea warm layers toque, mitts, gloves repair kit for your binding set up
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| Recommended Items to Bring: |
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emergency communication device gas money for driver/s
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| How to Get There: |
| Carpool Departure Time: |
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06:30 AM
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| Carpool Location: |
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Canmore Visitor Info Centre (Travel Alberta, Legacy Trail parking lot)
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| Carpool Directions: |
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We'll meet at the Canmore Info Centre, just off Trans Canada Hwy. There is lots of free parking and open washrooms. Leaving at 6:30am sharp, to arrive at the trailhead by 7:40am at the latest, ready to ski for 8:00am
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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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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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