Description

Cypress mountain is closed for the season so we can skin up the resort runs and enjoy the beautiful sunset views from Strachan. As a group we will decide if we’d like to ski back the resort runs, or descend via the Christmas Gully (I haven’t been in the area recently and I’m not sure what the snow coverage in the trees looks like).

Meeting: 4:30pm at https://maps.app.goo.gl/XWkhj9hgEnC4sfAE6

This is a carpool location on Skilift Road, next to the Salmon House restaurant (now closed).

Mandatory equipment: Skis, skins, ski boots, poles. Some water and snacks, headlight.

Recommended: helmet.

This trip is suitable for beginner skiers as long as they can descend a blue run in any conditions.

Risks and Hazards to be aware of for this trip:

General Hazards:

Slips trips and falls indoor or outdoor. Equipment failure. 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:

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.