Description

This is a multi-day, heli-supported, gourmet-food, hut-based, backcountry climbing event. 

You can opt for Self-Guided or participate in a Guided Instructional session. Details below and you need to answer in the trip questions your preference.

Self Guided:

• Self-guided with decisions and responsibility shared equally among all participants.
• It is the responsibility of each party member to have an understanding of the nature and degree of challenge of the terrain, to be self-sufficient and capable of route finding and travel as well as crevasse rescue and first aid.
• Parties venturing out on the slopes must consist of at least 3 people properly equipped, prepared for the terrain & weather conditions, and leave a detailed trip plan in the hut before leaving. As much as we value independence, this is a group trip and we’re all in this together. Decision-making impacts the whole group.

Guided Instructional:

• An awesome opportunity to participate in either an Introduction to Mountaineering course or Intermediate Mountaineering Course. Please answer your preference in the trip questions
• Instructions provided by professional ACMG guides from BlackSheep Adventure

Accommodation 

• 4 nights* at the picturesque Jim Haberl Hut with up to 5 days* climbing in the vicinity of Jim Haberl Hut.  *dependent upon weather conditions. 
• Hut fees are totally non-refundable (even if the trip gets cancelled due to flight or weather conditions).
• However for group members who wish, club booking consideration in terms of a rescheduled trip is possible depending upon Hut availability, flying and weather conditions

Costs:
Costs based on best-estimate of the overall costs. Unforeseen changes to quotes given (particularly from the helicopter company – such as fuel cost increases or unavailability of a larger chopper) could affect the overall price and require an additional payment or a potential refund after. Approximate prices include tax.

• Self-guided: $1,400 per person
• Guided Instructional: $2,500 per person

Minor extra food costs may apply for those requiring significant food restrictions.

Travel to Squamish, BC as well as accommodations in Squamish are not included.

To secure your spot on the trip a non-refundable deposit will be required. Timing will be communicated quickly. Those on the Wait list invited to participate, must e-transfer $500 payment before being promoted to Trip Participant (you will be notified of admission by email). Excess of payments over trip costs will be refunded after all trip bills are paid.  

Food, Cooking, and Meals

We will be getting this trip fully catered by Peak Provisions in Squamish. Gourmet breakfasts, lunches, apres snacks, and dinners. The group will be responsible for cooking and preparing the meals. Dietary restrictions will need to be indicated at time of booking. Each person will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to cooking, cleaning, sweeping and tidying, fetching water, etc.

Flights In & out

Black Tusk Helicopters allows about 45 lbs of baggage per person. This includes: climbing gear, poles & related gear, food, sleeping gear, and all other gear.

Carpooling

For those coming from the Greater Vancouver area carpooling may be arranged at a mutually convenient location such as St David’s Church @ Upper Levels Highway & Taylor Way enroute to the Black Tusk Terminal @ Squamish Airport.

*Weather Plan

If we are unable to fly into the hut on the designated day, we will seek suitable activity in the Squamish area. The Guided Instructional group(s) will still get training. Overnighting will most likely happen at home and we’ll try to fly again the next day, pending discussion with Black Tusk

IMPORTANT: MUST answer the below questions to be considered for the trip

Answers to the following question in the “Message to trip Organizer” box when you sign up will be considered in evaluating your suitability for the trip.

• Do you wish to participate in an Introduction to Mountaineering course, an Intermediate Mountaineering course, or do you wish to have a self-guided group?
• Please describe your climbing experience and any relevant training you’ve had.
• Do you have a personal communication device besides cell phone (i.e. Inreach, Spot, or similar)?
• Will you drive a vehicle? If so, how many passengers can you take? 
• Approximate geographical area where you live?   (for carpooling purposes)
• Any dietary restrictions?

 A group Zoom planning meeting will be arranged for early June to review anticipated weather & climbing conditions, necessary crevasse rescue gear, & food logistics, and address any outstanding issues including communications gear, first aid equipment, carpooling and airport sign in and flight protocols at Black Tusk.

If a trip participant needs to cancel due to an emergency and a suitable replacement from the wait list accepts, a substitution may be allowed.

Please review the Haberl Hut Page and the booking info page on the ACC Vancouver website for additional information related to the Haberl Hut it’s amenities and ACC Vancouver Section policies and practices regarding its use occupancy.

Gear List

A recommended gear list will be sent out to participants once confirmed.

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Risks and Hazards to be aware of for this event

Activity Hazards – MUST READ BEFORE REGISTERING

Participating in this activity involves many risks, dangers and hazards that could result in injury, death, paralysis, property damage, or loss to me or other third parties. These risks, dangers, and hazards may include, but are not limited to those listed below. Please review them carefully before registering.

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 on the trip.  Negligent first aid. Negligence of other participants including failure to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from, or warn you of risk, dangers, hazards, on participating in ACC activities.

Helicopter: Travel by helicopter over mountainous or alpine environment, includes exposure to risk of helicopter crashes, being struck by rotating helicopter blades and tail rotors, mechanical malfunction of helicopters, and pilot error which may result in injury or death

Terrain: Risks include but are not limited to Cornices, Crevasses, Cliffs, Creeks, Rocks and Boulders, Holes and depressions below the snow surface, variable and difficult snow conditions impact or collision with other persons, or objects, Loss of balance or control. Becoming lost or separated from the group.

Climbing & Climbing Gear: Falls and Belaying: Climbing presents the risk of falling from the climb causing the climber to collide with the cliff or ground, which can lead to injury or death. The risk of belay failure is also present which can contribute to the risk of a ground fall. Equipment failure, including equipment associated with climbing and belaying. Rockfall and other terrain hazards. Personal injury includes: sprains; strains; shock; stress; cuts; abrasions; fractured or broken bones; impalement; loss of limbs; soft tissue injuries; neck, head and brain injury; paralysis; psychological injury; other injury to the body. Other: equipment failure; incomplete warnings or instructions; negligent first aid; negligence of other people, including trip coordinator and other guests.

Avalanches: Avalanches can occur in the terrain we 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.

Weather: Alpine weather conditions may be extreme and can change rapidly and without warning, resulting in delay in scheduled pick up.  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

Communication and Rescue: Communication can be difficult and in the event of an accident, rescue and treatment may not be available.