Mt Ann- Mt Baker ski area - Sun, Feb 10 2019


	The Alpine Club of Canada - Vancouver Section

Mt Ann- Mt Baker ski area - Sun, Feb 10 2019

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PRE-REGISTRATION MAY BE REQUIRED. Please review the event details carefully, and if registration is required and you'd like to join us, you must sign up at the bottom of this page. Non-member guests must contact the leader (see Notes below) to register. If payment is required for this event, you will be expected to send your payment to the Event Leader - payable to the Alpine Club of Canada, Vancouver Section.

The Basics:

Event Type:

Skiing

Event Location:

Mt Baker ski resort

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 10 2019 5:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 5:45 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Feb 9 2019 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

1 day

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Difficult

Event Leader(s):

Michael
You must be logged in to get the Event Leader contact information.

Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 & Older Only

Attendee Screening:

Attendees are Pre-Screened - Trip Leader will review your background and may contact you before accepting you on the trip.

Number Registered So Far:

5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Itinerary:

Mt Ann is an amazing place that has some amazing 2km long runs from the top:)
If you need to stop at the border to clear- up visas and such , please drive on your own across and meet us on the other side at the grocery store right after the border

Remember that No fresh fruits or veggie are allowed across!

This is a trip for intermediate(min of 2 seasons in the backcountry) and advanced BC skiers only. We won't do any crazy chutes but you should be able to ski black runs under any type of conditions and maintain a steady pace the whole trip.

Elevation gain: around 1000m Distance: around 15km

Required Items to Bring:
MUST have AST1 training
Shovel, probe and avi beacon
First aid kit for 2
Headlamp with spare batteries
Emergency bivvy
Passport/Nexus card

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
personal two-way radio, helmet

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

See the GPS and Google Earth file for a previous route taken about 3 year ago:

GPS track from 2015

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

290Km

Carpool Departure Time:

5:45 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $72.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.25, effective Tuesday, January 28, 2020). This is based on the current provincial government rate for private vehicle use. Please pay your share of the cost to the carpool driver.

Notes:

If you are a driver please do not sign up unless you are 100% you will come, as other people depend on you to drive!
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in ACC VA events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Etiquette Guidelines!
Note: If you don't show up we will be very hurt!