Description

Transportation to Canmore, either driving or flying as well as meal logistics will be organized after participants have been accepted to the trip and have paid up. Any costs associated with this will be directly between participants and not through the section. Reimbursement for fuel will either be .35 cents per Km or for actual fuel costs.  This is to be arranged with the driver and who is in their vehicle.

Thoughts are being given to whether a guide may be hired for part of the trip to help with logistics of where to climb and get the group going for top rope climbing. If this happens there will be a associated costs. TBD. Otherwise, this is a peer to peer lead group and consideration will be given to find a balance between more experienced participants to less experienced ones.

Some ice climbing experience is needed for this trip. I would like to sign up people who can lead ice, as we need some leaders to set up top ropes for the rest of the group. This is a section trip and is planned as a group experience. Everyone will participate in organizing each day and collaborate with transportation to and from the cabin. The goal is to enjoy the adventure and create friendships and partnerships for future adventures. I am going to interview each applicant I don’t already know by phone or in person to form a fun and safe team for this trip. This being said, there will be space for free time and free days, which is why I thought we could ski tour some days to vary the plans and give our arms a break…

Hazards

Rockfall and Icefall

What are the Risks

Rockfall and icefall can be caused by natural forces or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking)

Avalanche

What are the Risks

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.|

Terrain

What are the Risks

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|

General Hazards

What are the Risks

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| Negligence of the guide Including failure to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from, or warn you of risk, dangers, hazards, on participating in ACC activities|

Falls and Belaying

What are the Risks

Mountaineering and ice climbing present the risk of falling from the wall causing the climber to collide with the wall or ground which can lead to injury or death| The risk of a belay failure is also present which can contribute to a ground fall|

Boots and Binding Systems

What are the Risks

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.