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MOUNTAINEERING IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
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Mountaineering, Climbing, and Skiing In The Canadian Rockies
Join us for three days of backcountry skiing in Rogers Pass, a Mecca for powder hounds. The 'Pass' can be intimidating to the newcomer, the runs are steep and access is not always obvious. Getting to know the area with an experienced guide will give you a great introduction to this great ski area. In addition, this weekend will be an opportunity to pick up more back country skills, brush up on techniques and refresh your knowledge of route finding and avalanche safety. 2009 DatesJanuary 9 - 11, January 23 - 25, February 14 - 16 February 27 - March 1 Price$595 CDN includes guiding and hotel accommodation. Cancellation insurance is available on booking for an extra $32. GST is extra.
Gratuities not included More skiing: Yamnuska guides are also available for private ski tours after the program ... details . Meeting Time and PlaceThe January 11 and 25 trips start at 8am BC time on the 1st day in the lobby of the Glacier Park Lodge at Rogers Pass. The Feb 16 and 29 trips start at 9am BC time on the 1st day in the lobby of the Glacier Park Lodge at Rogers Pass. Please be dressed ready for skiing with skins on skis. Objectives
Rogers Pass Ski Weekend Feb 2, 2007 AgendaFriday: Meet at Glacier Park Hotel in Rogers Pass at 8am (January trips) or 9am (February trip) PST. Check-in, check gear, check weather and avalanche forecasts, then head out for an appropriate objective. Today we'll likely do something close to the Hotel in Connaught Creek where are several terrific short tours. The hotel has a swimming pool and sauna plus restaurants and bar. Saturday & Sunday: There's a multitude of options available and we'll select objectives that fit the groups ability and energy. Perhaps the Sapphire Col - Lily Glacier loop and one of the routes from Bostock Creek. More skiing: Yamnuska guides are also available for private ski tours after the program ... details . Guides & Group SizeOur groups tend to be small. Our instructors are certified professional ski guides who are licensed to operate in the backcountry. There will be a maximum of 7 participants per guide and a maximum of 12 participants on the program. The program will require 6 participants to run. Difficulty & Prerequisites
Participants should have had some back country skiing experience before and be advanced intermediate skiers. In the Yamnuska context a minimum would be prior participation on 'Intro to Backcountry Skiing", or "AST 2" or equivalent training or experience with other organizations. ‘Advanced intermediate’ means that you are comfortable making parallel turns on most terrain at a ski hill and that you have enough ski skills to deal safely with all but the most extreme terrain found at a ski hill (that is to say you can stop, turn around then traverse out of areas you can’t handle). Rogers Pass Ski Weekend Feb 2, 2007 You also need to be in good aerobic shape, as you will have to “skin” up everything you ski down. You will get a good workout each day so need to be ready. You will be skiing with a daypack containing your lunch, water and spare clothing. TransportationTransport is not included in this program. We can help coordinate a carpool, let us know if you can give someone a ride or if you will need one. Rogers Pass is 350km west of Calgary on the Trans Canada (#1) Highway in Glacier National Park. Calgary International Airport is regularly serviced by flights from Europe and throughout North America. Greyhound (1 800 661 8747) services Rogers Pass from points east and west along the Trans-Canada Highway.
Accommodation & MealsShared hotel accommodation on the Friday and Saturday nights at the Glacier Park Lodge is included. Please contact the Lodge if you wish to stay there on the Thursday and/or Sunday nights. If you prefer your own room for the 2 nights at the hotel we can try to accommodate your request. The cost is an additional $75.00 Cdn plus tax for the 2 nights. Please request this when booking. Meals are NOT included. There is a cafeteria and a restaurant at the hotel. Each day of the program you will need a lunch, energy snacks and plenty to drink. Equipment & ClothingYou will need to bring your own clothing, avalanche beacon, snow shovel, probe, skis, poles, climbing skins and a daypack. We have many of these items available to rent and if not can pre-arrange them for you. We supply other group safety items. Rental Gear The equipment and clothing you bring will have a big impact upon the quality of your experience. Please be sure to bring all items listed. If unsure about anything please don't hesitate to call and ask us! SkisThere are two ski systems you can use: System 1 'Alpine Touring' skis are essentially 'downhill skis' with a special touring binding which allows the heel to lift whilst going uphill or across the flats and then 'locks down' to become a regular downhill safety binding. We recommend this system to anyone with a background of downhill skiing who is not already an advanced telemark skier. System 2 'Telemark' skis. These should only be used for this program if you are at least an advanced-intermediate telemark skier with some backcountry experience. This system is more difficult and less forgiving than the other. Which should you use? If you are a downhill skier then you should use ‘Alpine Touring’ gear. Only if you are already an advanced ‘Telemark’ skier should you bring ‘Telemark’ gear. Both types of gear can be rented in Calgary and Canmore prior to the trip Equipment ListYou need to bring:
Clothing ListWe suggest bringing light clothing of varying thicknesses that can be 'layered' to achieve comfort and versatility. The most important consideration for clothing is the ability to regulate temperature as you change from periods of activity to periods of rest and from the ascent to the descent.
Rental InformationSkis, Boots, Skins & Poles can be rented from:
Yamnuska has avalanche beacons, shovels and probes for rent Rental Gear
InsuranceThere is no charge for rescue so long as you have a valid National Park Entry Pass (obtain at Park Info Centre next to GP Lodge). It is wise, though to ensure that your health plan will cover you in case of illness or accident whilst here. Obtain extra coverage if necessary. Booking InformationPlease book as early as practical to avoid disappointment. We require full payment on booking. To avoid unnecessary cancellation penalties we suggest you take our cancellation insurance ($32), this must accompany your payment. For detailed booking instructions and conditions, click here.
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This program is limited to participants 19 years and older unless
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and in which case approval must be
given by Yamnuska Mountain Adventures
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