Description

Beginner friendly ski-touring trip to the Round Mountain, Paul Ridge area.

The exact route, ski runs, and distance will be decided on the day by group consensus. The objective of this trip is to have a fun, social, safe, day in the mountains suitable for beginner backcountry skiers or splitboarders. The emphasis will be on an easy social pace, new tourers are encouraged and welcomed to come with their questions and curiosity. We will ski up to Red Heather Meadows for sure, and if the snow is good and everyone is keen we can do a few laps on Paul Ridge.

Approximate Stats: 
Distance: 12 to 15km depending on number of laps

Elevation gain: 600m to 1000m depending on number of laps

Requirements:

• AST 1
• Ability to ski blue runs in all snow conditions, and can get down black with moderate confidence.
• Shovel, probe, avalanche transceiver
• Ski/board gear, skins, ski helmet
• The 10 safety essentials
•  Food, liquids, and warm clothing for a full day out.
• Radios are handy but not required

Please answer the following questions in the “Message to Trip Organizer” box when you
sign up:
● Do you tour on skis or splitboard?
● How much touring experience do you have?
● Avalanche training level?
● Can you drive and how many passengers can you take?
● Do you have tire chains? (required for this trip)
Please only sign up if you are committed to going on this day. And if you cannot come
please remember to cancel your registration on the website so someone else can go.

Possible 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 trip organizer, 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 banks. 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.