This trip is focused on crevasse rescue in winter environments. Snow anchors will be reviewed based on the THINX method and we will practice the drop loop and 3/1 systems. Prior to this trip, participants should ideally have done a dry school on different raising systems and understand their set-up. More info on ACC dry […]

This is will be fun trip and a big day on the moutain so wax those skis and get a good nights sleep. I will decide on the touring area depending on the snow conditions and abilities of the group as well as what every one feels would be of interest. There are several locations […]

2013 Edition of mini-skicamp at Phelix Creek. See the 2011 slideshow or the 2012 slideshow to get inspired. Any questions just email me. Thursday: drive to trailhead, ski in Friday+Saturday: skiing Sunday: 1/2 day of skiing, ski-out, drive home The hut does not have a stove. It is highly recommended to bring a winter sleeping […]

This program is organized over 5 weeks at Cypress ski resort every Wednesday night. It is intended for ACC members wanting to practice and improve their ski technique in order to access the backcountry as part of future ACC trips. The price does not include the alpine ticket. Info on Cypress Alpine Season Passes: http://goo.gl/bcPLS […]

For those who want to hook up for some backcountry ski practice later today……(bring your headlamps) & look for other group members at the base of the Lions Express Quad (west side) every hour after 5 pm. We’ll swing by the base each hour on the hour and if you want to join us we’ll […]