Inst: Avalanche Awareness

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Provider: Hillary Outdoors
Coordinator: Anne de Ferron (chiefguide@wtmc.org.nz)
Start Date: 26-28 August
Nights: 2
Cost: Members $485 (+ lift day pass may be required: $84)

DESCRIPTION:

The course will take place in Whakapapa and be contracted to Hillary Outdoors.
Leave Friday night.
Saturday: day avalanche course (see overview below)
Sunday: free time on the mountain (e.g. practice self-arrest in your own time, go skiing). Drive back to Wellington on Sunday afternoon.

Stay at the WTMC lodge for two nights.

INCLUDED: Avalanche day course ($280pp), transport and two nights at the lodge (incl breakfast, lunch and dinner) + alpine equipment if needed (ice axe, crampons, helmet, transceiver, shovel, probe)
NOT INCLUDED: lift day pass. If you do not already have a season/life pass for Mt Ruapehu you may be required to buy a lift day pass (cost $84). Please don't buy this yet as it may depend on weather and snow conditions. The instructor will confirm whether or not you need one closer to the time.

SIGN-UP CLOSES: July tbc - first in first served.

COURSE OVERVIEW: 8.30am start on Saturday
https://www.hillaryoutdoors.co.nz/programmes/avalanche-awareness/

The course is an introductory level course that is the first step to gaining an understanding of the avalanche phenomenon, using a system to make good decisions about personal safety when travelling in avalanche terrain and what to do if someone is caught in an avalanche.

On completion, the participant will be able to:
· Identify the core principles of pre-trip planning including where to find information and how to use it when planning a trip
· Identify avalanche terrain and avalanche types
· Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of risk management and route decision-making through awareness of avalanche hazards including snowpack and weather conditions, terrain factors and human factors.
· Participate in a companion rescue

!! PLEASE NOTE !!
- Your place will only be confirmed once you have made payment and completed the additional Hillary Outdoor sign up form.

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NOTE: This course is open to members of other tramping clubs. Priority will be given to WTMC members if there is more interest than places available.

DISCLAIMER:
The information that we are asking you to provide is needed by the trip leader primarily for safety purposes, but also for catering for the communal dinner on the trip. All the information collected will be stored confidentially.
If you do get a place on the trip, the leader will get in touch with information about how to pay the trip fee, and may also contact you if they require further information for a particular trip
Photos may be used for promotion of the Club in articles, on the Club website or on Facebook. If you do not want your photos to appear please do not join group photos.

Email *

First and Last Name *

Mobile *

COVID-19: What is your vaccination status? *

Please note full vaccination is required to join club trips. Vaccine passes might be requested by trip leaders.

I have had at least 2 doses of the vaccine

I have a medical exemption

I am not vaccinated or I have had only one dose - I cannot join club trips

COMING ON THIS COURSE

Eligibility criteria - Please select all that apply *

Priority will be given to WTMC members if there is more interest than places available.

I have a current WTMC membership

I have a membership with another club (if so, please specify in the comments at the bottom of this form)

I have solid snow movement skills, I can walk in a variety of snow conditions on moderate-angled terrain

I have a fitness level appropriate to travel safely for eight hours in alpine terrain and conditions

Required

What alpine training course(s) did you complete? *

WTMC snowcraft (or equivalent) is required at a minimum. If you have taken an equivalent course with another provider, please specify

WTMC beginner snowcraft

Intermediate snowcraft

WTMC Alpine leadership course

Avalanche awareness

Other:

Required

Do you already volunteer for the club? Are there things you'd be keen to help with? If so please specify

e.g. lead trips, emergency contact, etc.. https://wtmc.org.nz/join/volunteering

Can you drive a 12-seater van? *

If you would like to become a registered driver please contact the Transport Officer (transport@wtmc.org.nz)

Yes - I'm a registered club driver

Yes - but I am not registered with the club

Do you have any dietary constraints or requirements? *

For more information about food at the lodge, check the WTMC website https://wtmc.org.nz/lodge. The preset menu will be updated closer to the time.

None

Vegetarian

Other requirements - If you have dietary requirements outside of what is provided you need to self-cater some of your meals. You can check the preset menu to see what is planned for your stay and use ingredients available in your self-catered menu. It also makes sense for you to roster yourself on the food preparation crew if you need to know what’s going into your food. Keep in mind, the lodge is run by the club and the people staying at the lodge. These volunteers are not qualified chefs and cannot cater for specific dietary requirements.

Other:

Required

Do you need to borrow any gear from WTMC? *

(note: probe, snow shovel and transceiver can be borrowed for free from Hillary Outdoors)

Helmet

Crampons

Ice axe

None

Required

TERMS AND CONDITIONS - I understand the following terms and conditions: *

Please note these conditions align with WTMC's refund policy and the course agreement with Hillary Outdoors.

Completion of the Online Avalanche Training Module prior to the course is COMPULSORY. It will help you get the most out of your field day.

If the course cannot go ahead (e.g. extreme weather event, full group isolation, event outside of participant control), it will be rescheduled to either later in the season or next winter. Please contact the coordinator if you cannot make the new date.

If an individual participant is unable to attend on the advice of their healthcare professional, with less than 30 days notice, the participant will be provided with a voucher for a course of the equivalent price of less.

In the unlikely event of WTMC having to permanently cancel the course - transport fees and lodge fees will be fully refunded ($205)

In the unlikely event of WTMC having to permanently cancel the course - 50% of the course fee will be refunded (i.e. $280/2=$140)

Required

NEXT STEPS

The coordinator will be in touch to:
- Confirm if you are eligible for the course
- Request payment
- Ask for an additional form to be filled in (e.g. medical info, next of kin) that will be provided to Hillary Outdoors.

After sign up closes (mid July), the coordinator will share the link to Hillary Outdoors' Online Avalanche Training Module with all participants. This will need to be completed prior to the course on 27 August.

The course coordinator will be in touch again in August, before the course, to confirm practical details (e.g. departure times, etc.)

(optional) Any ideas/wishes for what to do from the lodge on Sunday? We will start driving back to Wellington from about 4pm

Ski with others

Practice self arrest etc with others

I will do my own thing

Other:

Do you have any other feedback or comments?

Any questions should be directed to chiefguide@wtmc.org.nz

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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