Description
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THE PLAN: We will meet at 8am (latest) in the Creekside Guest Services (just inside the door on the left) where we can get tickets for those who need, do gear checks, etc. For those coming from Vancouver a 6am departure should hopefully be ok. Parking at Creekside can be tight but if you arrive before 8am you should be fine. If you are really keen you can make a free parking reservation: https://www.whistlerblackcombparking.com/reserve-n-ski-parking
(note if you have 4 ppl in a vehicle you get P1 level parking – but you can park with fewer in P2-4)
Please fill-in the “message to trip organizer” box below describing your fit with the requirements below –
ACC members only. – We will be riding lifts to the backcountry entrance: you will need a W-B ski pass or you can purchase a backcountry pass in the morning for approx. $45 (details will be provided) – This trip could be cancelled if the avalanche risk rating for the day is High at treeline and above, because the resort usually doesn’t open backcountry entrances in those conditions (and wouldn’t sell backcountry passes). If we can access the backcountry when the hazard is high we would stick to simple terrain with conservative lines, and focus on travel techniques. – This is a full day given pfaffing around with parking, tickets, lifts etc so being on time is essential. Meeting at 8am means leaving Vancouver, for example, at least by 6am or earlier if it is a powder day. We won’t wait if you are 30 minutes or more late. Please answer the following questions in the “Message to Trip Organizer” box when you sign up. I won’t chase people for this information.
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. Requirements 1. Formal avalanche safety training and when (e.g. AST1/2,OPS1, AIRIRE1) 2. Decent fitness for 800-1000m of climbing, 3. Advanced skiing ability (e.g. resort black diamond, comfortable in powder) e.g. safely be able to ski in a range of conditions, ski down steep backcountry lines without falling, making tight turns on demand (e.g. trees) and handle variable conditions. Required Gear – 3-antenna digital beacon, shovel, probe – Small first aid kit/blister kit and emergency blanket – personal food and water – ski touring or splitboarding kit – headlamp – Goggles and sunglasses – Helmet – Appropriate clothing (A thorough suggested gear etc list will be sent out before the trip) Recommended Gear – look at the Ten Essentials for ideas (I always carry them regardless of destination) 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 Terrain: Cornices | 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 ranks | 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.
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