Learn - Avalanche Canada presentation - Sun, Nov 11 2018

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Learn - Avalanche Canada presentation (11/11/2018)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the COC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

MEC 830 10th Ave SW

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Nov 11 2018 3:15 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Nov 10 2018 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

1.75 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Grant P
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Member Cost:

$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

5 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

PLEASE NOTE: Priority will be given to ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS and PREMIER members. Regular members will be added if space permits. Unfortunately regular members may also get moved back to the wait list if a priority sign up fills the list. This will be at the coordinators discretion and apologies are offered in advance.

The COC Training Program

The objectives of the Calgary Outdoor Club Training Program are to:
   a) provide educational sessions to members;
   b) raise awareness about different aspects of the outdoors
   c) increase the members' safety while enjoying their activities in the mountains    and
   d) provide everyone the opportunity to ask pertinent questions.

SESSION:

NOTE: This avalanche awareness presentation is organized by MEC Calgary. You MUST register with MEC and forward your confirmation to me to confirm you're on this event. You may be moved to the wait list if you haven't registered with MEC and shown me within a day or so.
Space is limited.
Cut and paste this link for registration with MEC
https://events.mec.ca/node/23932 6

Are you into wintersports? Then this clinic for you. Join MEC and Avalanche Canada for this free presentation by a certified Avalanche Canada forcaster. In this session we will go over some basic things to look for when going to the mountains, then look at the "Off the Line" case study. This case study will look at a few incidences from last winter where people were just slightly off their planned line. In some cases, this caused a "near miss." In other cases, a fatality. This will also look at (free) resources available that could save your life, including:
*Where do you access the information you need?
*What information do you need?
*Some basic interpretation of what you see
*Importance of weather
*Basic resources at idntifying risk
*Where to find other case studies

Please only register for this event if you are serious about attending. Unreasonable last minute cancellations (2 hours or less prior to event) and no shows preventing others from attending the event will be recorded. If you are in the habit of cancelling last minute pls do not sign up. Thank you for your consideration for other COC members.

Required Items to Bring:
-Open mind
-Willingness to learn
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Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

-Pen and notebook if you like to take notes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

MEC downtown location on 10 Ave SW.
Located on the NE corner of the 10th Ave & 8th St intersection.

Notes:

Regular members can become eligible to attend by upgrading to Premier member status. You may contact Grant P for further info or to make the upgrade.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Event fee of $3 unless you have a premier membership or are a volunteer. Pay your event coordinator.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the COC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
*Note: Please do not cancel within two hours of the event.
No shows and late cancellations will be recorded on a members record.