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CAPOW - BL ANKET GL ACIER CHALET

WINTER 2020/21

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COVID-19 is kind of like that moment where you throw yourself off a cliff and you aren’t totally sure of

the landing. You thought about it, planned it, scoped it. Maybe skied up to it a few times. In our minds,

we see that squeaky clean, squishy soft landing that results in high-fives and celebratory (socially-

distanced) beers. We all know though, that kind of landing might require some

mid-air adjustments.

We won’t nail the jump every time. We will likely have to make some changes during the season to

keep staff and guests safe at the Blanket Glacier Chalet. There will be challenges, but lot’s of fun too,

and we promise to communicative, adaptive and supportive. We ask the same of our guests. Let’s have

a great time and do so in a respectful way. GOOD CLEAN FUN!

Our COVID-19 guidelines are based on recommendations from the Association of Canadian Mountain

Guides’ Covid-19 Recommended Best Practices, The Backcountry Lodge Association of BC and Work-

safe BC Covid-19 Management guidance.

Pre-Ride, Re-Ride, Free-Ride...

COVID LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION If an individual either develops symptoms of Covid-19 or is in contact with somebody who has

symptoms or has tested positive within 14 days of the trip start date, they must self isolate

and cancel their trip. To create an environment where there is no pressure to show up we have

altered our booking policy for Covid-specific scenarios. From these individuals, we expect

transparency, clear communication and honesty so we can create the best plan together, as

last minute cancellations are awkward for you and us. Initially, we will look for a replacement

for that spot, ideally someone within the pod that’s approved by the group and CAPOW! Oth-

erwise we can refund 50% of the trip cost or transfer to another trip during the 20/21 opera-

tional season. We do suggest buying travel insurance.

COVID-19

As a guest at the Blanket Glacier Chalet, you are in a close-quarters accommodation.

Therefore it is unlikely to be able to maintain six feet of separation in the chalet at all times.

We have upgraded our facility and systems to reduce the chances of transmission and have

set new standards for all guests to follow. Even so, we cannot guarantee that transmission will

not occur. Because of this we encourage groups to book as a familiar pod. If booking as an

individual or a smaller group, we ask that there be communication amongst the entire group

two weeks before the trip so that everyone is comfortable with their new friends.

Guests are asked to wear masks while traveling indoors. In between Chalet trips there will

be a thorough sanitization of the Chalet and an ‘air-out’ period. During the ‘air-out’ period, no

guests will be allowed to enter the Chalet. If any individual develops Covid-19 symptoms, they

will be evacuated by helicopter.

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Pre-Ride, Re-Ride, Free-Ride...

Blanket Glacier Chalet

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DAY 1REVY TO BLANKET GLACIER CHALET

6:00 AM: Meet at Dose Coffee Shop (101 2nd St. E)

- Waivers signed together

6:30 AM: Drive to Staging Area

- Roughly 25 minutes from Dose

7:00 AM: Vehicles Parked

- Move personal gear to helipad pile

- Sleeping bags can be separate from duffle if necessary

- Wear ski clothing, including ski boots. No skins on skis

7:30 AM: Helicopter Safety Briefing

8:00 AM: Heli Exchange

9:00 AM: Group Arrival at Blanket

- Prepare lunch (provided)

- Prepare backpack

- Put skins on

10:00 AM: Backcountry and Avalanche Rescue Practice/Refresh

11:00 AM: Depart Chalet to ski

DAY 0 ARRIV E NIGHT BEFORE

- Arrive in Revelstoke

- We meet early in the morning so it is best to arrive the night before

Itinerary

DAYS AT CHALETSKI

7:00 AM: Breakfast Served

8:00 - 8:30: Depart the Chalet to ski

4:00 PM: Average time home with appies on

7:00 PM: Dinner

LAST DAYDEPARTURE DAY

6:00 AM: Wake up and breakfast

- Team Chalet cleaning

8:00 AM: First Helicopter departure

10:00 AM: Last flight from Blanket

Q: Which is the best airport to fly into?A: Closest airport is Kelowna, 2.5 -3 hrs away. Mountain weather can make this drive long. There is a shuttle service called the Stoke Shuttle running at numerous times each day throughout the winter. We don’t recommend booking flights home the same day as your heli flight out of the chalet.

Q: How many nights accomodation are included?A: The first night that you arrive in Revelstoke is NOT included. Then if you have a 4-Day camp that means 4 nights at the Chalet. 4 Day package includes 5 nights accoms; 1-Revy/ 4-Chalet

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Chalet Vibes

We believe our guests should have the best possible culinary experience up at the Chalet. Our food program

focuses on locally sourced ingredients and delicious homemade meals that are carefully crafted by professional

chefs. Day-to-day at the Chalet includes a two-course breakfast with coffee, lunch, après delights and a large

dinner. We encourage lockable containers to limit waste when packing lunches day to day. * Please inform us of

your food allergies

The sleeping quarters are private

with single, double and queen

beds. There are dividers between

beds. BYO sleeping bag (-10C.)

You will want your own hut shoes

for inside the Chalet and outdoor

boots for bathroom jaunts and run-

ning to the sauna.

Bring cash or follow up via credit

card after your trip. We have sweet

branded gear from our partner

Trew Gear.

CAPOW CHOW

SLEEPING LODGE WEAR MERCH

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K2 is the official ski partner of

Capow. We will have skis with tech

bindings and splitboards in a va-

riety of shapes for all abilities and

sizes available to demo.

We use solar paneling and a gen-

erator for our electricity. There

will be enough power to charge

cameras/phones at night but please

don’t bring any unnecessary elec-

tronics devices. And no, there is no

wifi - just good old fashioned fun.

We have a high quality map

imagery of our entire area. Down-

load the Blanket Chalet map at

Boon Map app before you leave

service to follow along in the field.

Check - boonmaps.com

Beer will be included for guests

at the Chalet. Approximately

2-3 beer/person per night with a

variety of flavours! Feel free to

bring your own drinks of choice

as well, there is no extra booze for

purchase at the Chalet. We prefer

cans and boxes over glass bottles.

Please pack this seperately.

10 person wood-burning sauna

located in a separate building from

the Chalet. It has a heated change

room and gravity shower from

stove-generated hot water. Bring

your bathing suit and towel.

Showing your appreciation with

gratuity after your trip is not man-

datory and totally up to you. Our

operation is set up so there are no

financial transactions in the moun-

tains. We just want to give you a

heads up so you’re prepared! Some

guests bring cash for both merch

and gratuity but it’s easy to connect

via email after the trip. Bless.

Q: How much do we ski each day?A: On average we ski 2-5 runs. A lighter day would be 500-700m (1500-2000ft) and a big day would be 1500-3000m ( 6,000-10,000ft).

DEMO GEAR NAVIGATION SAUNA/SHOWERS

ELECTRICITY BEER/BOOZE GRATUITY

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Small duffle bag: Roughly 30L. Sleeping bag separate or inside duffle. Normal daypack no larger than 40L.

Be ready with ski boots on before flying in. No hard bottom travel bags.

HOW TO PACK

SKI CLOTHING PERSONALS

Long Underwear/Undershirt

Outer Jacket/Pants - Gore-tex style of shell,

light and has water proofing

Light Down Jacket (for breaks)

Thinner Touring Up Jacket (that protects from

some of the elements)

Gloves - 2 sets - Thin pair for going up, thicker

for going down

Head Gear - Ball cap or headband for going

up, Toque/beanie for going down.

Sleeping Bag

Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, floss,

soap, shampoo, conditioner

Medications, Advil (personal supply)

Towel

Bathing suit

Lounge Clothes (pack sparingly)

Hut Boots / slippers

Outdoor boots

DAY PACK

Day Pack (no larger than 40L and no smaller

than 20L)

Lunch Container

Water bottle/thermos (minimum of 1.5L com-

bined)

Sunglasses

Goggles

Toque

Sunscreen

Headlamp

Pocket Knife/Screwdriver/Leatherman - (One

tool to do it all!)

Personal First Aid Kit

Extra Transceiver Batteries

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GENERAL SKIING

Skis/Split: NO ski bags. Split together with

bindings off. Skins NOT on.

Normal Daypack - Max 40L.

Booze: We have kegs included with 2-3

pints/person per night. If you want anything

else: Cans, plastic bottles or wine boxes are

preferred. PACK SEPARATE FROM YOUR

LUGGAGE!

Skis or Snowboard

Poles

Skins

Boots

Avalanche Probe (300cm)

Shovel

Avalanche Transceiver **Modern 3 antennae

required

Helmet (recommended, don’t make us give

you a disappointed dad look)

Packing ListWhat to Bring

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NEIGHBORHOOD

The Blanket Glacier Cha-

let has a shared area with

CMH Revelstoke Heli Skiing.

We exchange weather and

avalanche information every

morning with the CMH guide

team. Together we create a

safety plan and direction for

the day based on conditions.

HELI EVACCOVERAGE

While we strongly recom-

mend evacuation insurance,

for winter 2020/21 we will in-

clude evacuation in the case

of a COVID emergency.

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GROUPSAFETY

EMERGENCY CONTACT

TRIPINSURANCE

All Guides at CAPOW are certified through

the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides

(ACMG) or AMGA (American System). They

have extensive training and many years of expe-

rience moving through the mountains on snow.

Guides will be carrying safety gear for the

group and will be in charge of all safety-related

items while skiing in remote locations around

the Chalet.

Al Schaffer is the Emergency Contact and is

based in Revelstoke. He is the main point of

contact if your loved ones need to contact you

while you’re at the Chalet. Please have them

call Al at 403-678-8108. Al can then call the

Chalet over VHF radio to pass along the mes-

sage. Satellite phone calls can be made from

the Chalet in case of emergency.

Cancellation insurance is

provided through Lifestyle

Financial Services. Please

refer to our COVID-19 book-

ing policy regarding COVID-

related cancellation policy.

Custom Quote Here

QuestionsThe Chalet

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WAIVERWINTER CAPOW Guiding Inc

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

(hereinafter the “Release Agreement”) BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN

LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE FOR NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT OR CLAIM

COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ! Initial

 

Name Last

First

Middle Initial(s)

Address

Street

City Prov/State Postal/Zip Code

Email Address Telephone Home Work

Date of Birth Year Month Day Age

Trip Dates Year Month Day to

Year Month Day

 TO: CAPOW Guiding Inc and Nordic Ski & Kayak Institute ., carrying on business as Blanket Glacier

Chalet, CAPOW Guiding Inc and Nordic Ski Institute , Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of the Province of British Columbia , Blanket Glacier Chalet, Backcountry Lodges of BC Association, Selkirk Mountain Helicopters and their directors, officers, employees, guides, agents, independent contractors, subcontractors, representatives, successors, assigns and guests (all of whom are hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Releasees")

DEFINITION In this Release Agreement, the term "wilderness activities" shall include but is not limited to: alpine skiing, nordic skiing, telemark skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, hiking, touring, ski and snowboard touring, mountaineering, ski and snowboard mountaineering, rock climbing, ice climbing, expeditions, trekking, glacier travel, and all activities, services and use of facilities (including the lodge and all other buildings), either provided by or arranged by the Releasees including orientation and instructional sessions or classes, transportation, accommodation, food and beverage, water supply, and all travel by or movement around helicopters, other aircraft, snowcats, snowmobiles or other vehicles, and all other activities and services in any way connected with or related to wilderness activities.

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS – AVALANCHES, ALPINE TERRAIN, WILDERNESS TRAVEL WEATHER I am aware that participation in wilderness activities, involves many risks, dangers and hazards. Avalanches occur frequently in the terrain used for wilderness activities and may be caused by natural forces or by persons travelling through the terrain. I am aware that the Releasees may fail to predict whether the terrain is safe or whether an avalanche may occur. The terrain used for wilderness activities is uncontrolled, unmarked, not inspected, and involves many risks, dangers and hazards in addition to that of avalanche. These may include, but are not limited to: cornices; crevasses; cliffs; trees, tree wells; tree stumps; forest dead fall; creeks; rocks; rockfall; boulders; holes and depressions on or below the snow surface; variable and difficult snow conditions; hypothermia, snow immersion; slips trips and falls; effects of high altitude including pulmonary edema and cerebral edema; infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact; equipment failure; encounters with domestic and wild animals; impact or collision with other persons including other guests; becoming lost or separated from one’s party or guide; negligence of other persons; and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM OR WARN ME OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES. Communication in the alpine terrain may be difficult, and in the event of an accident or illness, rescue, medical treatment and evacuation may not be available or may be delayed. Alpine weather conditions may be extreme and can change rapidly and without warning.

I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES AND I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM. NOTICE TO SNOWBOARDERS, SNOWSHOERS AND TELEMARK SKIERS - INCREASED RISK Unlike alpine ski boot/binding systems, snowboard, snowshoe and some telemark boot/binding systems are not designed or intended to release and will not release under normal circumstances, thus increasing the risk of not surviving an avalanche.

NON-SCHEDULED OR EMERGENCY EVACUATION, RESCUE OR FIRST AID

I acknowledge and agree that all expenses associated with non-scheduled or emergency evacuation, rescue or first aid will be my responsibility and will not be covered by the Releasees.

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RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS,

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL

RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE FOR NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT OR CLAIM

COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY !

Initial

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT In consideration of the Releasees allowing me to participate in wilderness activities as defined in this Release Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, I hereby agree as follows:

1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against the Releasees and TO

RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury including death that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my participation in wilderness activities, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT , R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 337, ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM OR WARN ME OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF PARTICIPATING IN WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES;

2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any property damage or personal injury to any third party resulting from my participation in wilderness activities;

3. This Release Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators,

assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity; 4. This Release Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Release

Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of British Columbia and no other jurisdiction; and

5. Any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within British Columbia

and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of British Columbia. In entering into this Release Agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of participating in wilderness activities, other than what is set forth in this Release Agreement.

I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES.

Witness Signature

Guest Signature

Witness Printed Name

Guest Printed Name

Date

Signature of Parent or Guardian if guest is under age 19

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