WHEN: Saturday January 10, 2026
WHERE: Boyne Valley Provincial Park
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WMDKVwhUSUhaVPTF9
DESCRIPTION: Join us for the opportunity to refresh your avalanche safety skills and test your avalanche gear with a group ahead of the snow season. This is not an instructional trip, participants are expected to have the prerequisite knowledge of AST1 concepts.
Potential skills to refresh include:
Weather and conditions assessment
Transceiver test
Transceiver search patterns
Probe assembly and use
Shovel digging techniques
Rescue practice in groups
Snowpack analysis
We will be accessing Boyne Valley from the Prince of Wales Rd parking and travelling as a group for up to 2km to one of several sloped clearing options. Approach details based on weather conditions will be shared by email ahead of the event. Carpooling can be arranged between participants.
MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 12, at the trip leader’s discretion.
REQUIRED GEAR: Avalanche transceiver, avalanche shovel, avalanche probe, suitable winter clothing and backpack, lunch and water, sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, SPF lip protection).
OPTIONAL GEAR: Ski helmet & goggles, snowshoes, warm comfortable boots, poles.
COST: Free for ACC members.
TRIP LEADER: To sign up or get further details, contact Addie Typa at snow@alpineclubtoronto.ca
TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A.
TRIP HAZARDS (Must read list below BEFORE registering):
– Boots and Binding Systems – If used;
– Communication and Rescue – Large group;
– General Hazards – Cold temperatures, Wind exposure; and
– Terrain – Snow and ice causing slips, trips, and falls.
WAIVER: Please read the ACC waiver before attending.
https://alpineclubofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/waiver-ACC-2025-05-15.pdf
Members should ensure that their membership is up to date and have signed the online waiver.