2018 IMC COURSE Takes Place: June 28th, 6:30pm – 2nd July, 6:30pm REGISTRATION CUTOFF March 1st marks the final day to signup for the 2018 Intermediate Mountaineering Course and we wanted to make sure you’d noticed. Full details of the course available at: http://www.accvancouver.org/events/ details.asp?eventid=3272 We’re excited, and we hope you are also! Get in […]

Alpine touring gear is not required for this training session. The objective is to practice companion rescue not skin up the mountain. Note: This practice is not led by a certified instructor and is not a substitute for AST1. Everyone is encouraged to actively participate. Only sign up if you have completed AST1 or better. […]

Practice crevasse rescue techniques. Self rescue using prussic loops. Assisted rescue using various pulley systems with emphasis on the 3:1 Z system. – We encourage all members to follow our or Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in ACC VA events.

  Warm-up Alpine knots (12). Three fundamental alpine concepts: ultimate backup, fall factor amd SRENE principle. Two major causes of alpine accidents. How to avoid them and what to do if it happens. Random Alpine Tip of your choice (list of Alpine Tips here) Risk categories. Risk taking, risk avoiding, neutral.  Rig and analyse hauling system “Double […]

Signup if you want to help with teaching the “Ski Touring and Glacier Travel” course. The training will take place in the Whistler backcountry, camping overnight. Details and carpool locations will follow so keep an eye on the website.