Description
Notes:
-Rated ‘Difficult’ for the combination of winter camping and touring. The touring itself will be in the ‘intermediate’ range in terms of pace and daily vertical.
-Beginners with multiple days or touring, strong down hill abilities, and high fitness will be considered.
-This is a larger group. We will tour in 2 groups rather than one large one.
-Depending on conditions the likely camp locations are at Rohr, west side of Cayoosh, or in the vicinity of Phelix Peak.
Requirements:
-Good attitude
-Prior touring experience
-Adequate fitness for a 3 consecutive 1200 meter days. Day 2 may be a larger date closer to 1500m.
-Ability to ski black runs in any conditions
-AST 1 or better
-Overnight gear (stoves and tents can be shared)
Required gear:
-Touring kit (skis or board)
-Avi gear (beacon, shovel, probe)
-Overnight gear
-3 days of food
-Layers
Recommended:
-Chocolate for the leader!
-Winter camping experience
Risks and Hazards:
General Hazards:
Slips trips and falls indoor or outdoor. Equipment failure. Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact. Negligence of other persons, including other guests. Negligent first aid. Negligence of the guide Including failure to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from, or warn you of risk, dangers, hazards, on participating in ACC activities.
Terrain:
Cornices and crevasses. Trees, tree wells, and tree stumps. Cliffs, creeks, rocks and boulders. Holes and depressions below the snow surface. Variable and difficult snow conditions. Snowcat roads and road ranks. Fences and other man-made structures. Impact or collision with other persons, vehicles or objects. Encounters with domestic or wild animals. Loss of balance or control. Becoming lost or separated from the group. Slips, trips, and falls.
Avalanche:
Avalanches can occur in the terrain you will be entering. Caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (skiing/snowboarding). Anyone caught in an avalanche is at risk of personal injury, death, and/or property damage or loss.
Communication and Rescue:
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.
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