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Introduction to Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue
–The tools and skills needed for glacier travel and crevasse rescue have been steadily evolving over the last 10 years. This on-line session and Marc Tomlinson’s Cevasse Rescue Dry Practice, see https://accvancouver.ca/calendar/ are good to have completed prior to on glacier training (TBD). Join this YouTube livestream and learn the current best practices and […]
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AST 1, AST 1+ & AST 2 Courses plus others, for sign up
–Hello ACC Vancouver Members, AST 1, AST 1+ & AST 2 Courses plus others are ready to sign up for. Once again we are partnering up with BlackSheep Adventures to offer members AST courses as well as other courses. ACC Vancouver members (includes our ACCV Varsity Outdoor Club and SFU Hikers) will receive 15% off. […]
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Winter Trip Planning and Emergency Responses
–We want YOU to be safe out there. This YouTube livestream will address the process of planning winter trips and being prepared for the possible incidents and accidents. Taking the time to plan a trip based on the weather, avalanche hazard, and the group is much more likely to produce a safe and enjoyable trip. […]
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Prepardness for Winter Activites/Friends with Winter Event – POSTPONED to Jan 2024 details in Jan
–This event has been moved to January 2024. Details will be relayed once finalized. Everyone who was signed up will be notified. ACC Vancouver is participating in a workshop on “Preparedness for Winter trips” along with Fjallraven and POW (Protect our Winters) on Nov 16 at 6:30pm. The workshop is to help educate those who […]
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Intro to Avalanche Safety – updates to current best practices
–Although this on-line session will be aimed at the folks in Eastern Canada who may struggle to find the powder for an AST1 loccally this YouTube livestream session may be for you. It will introduce the characteristics of avalanche formation, the resources available to identify avalanche hazards and present the latest standards for search and […]
