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Pre-Ride, Re-Ride, Free-Ride...
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.
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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.
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.
B l an ke t G l ac i e r Ch al e t
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Itinerary
DAY 0 - Arrive in Revelstoke
ARRIV E NIGHT BEFORE - We meet early in the morning so it is best to arrive the night before
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.
DAY 1 6:00 AM: Meet at Dose Coffee Shop (101 2nd St. E)
RE V Y TO BL ANKE T - Waivers signed together
GL ACIER CHALE T 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
DAYS AT CHALE T 7:00 AM: Breakfast Served
SKI 8:00 - 8:30: Depart the Chalet to ski
4:00 PM: Average time home with appies on
7:00 PM: Dinner
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
L AST DAY 6:00 AM: Wake up and breakfast
DEPART URE DAY - Team Chalet cleaning
8:00 AM: First Helicopter departure
10:00 AM: Last flight from Blanket
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Chalet Vibes
CAPOW CHOW
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
SLEEPING LODGE WEAR MERCH
The sleeping quarters are private You will want your own hut shoes Bring cash or follow up via credit
with single, double and queen for inside the Chalet and outdoor card after your trip. We have sweet
beds. There are dividers between boots for bathroom jaunts and run- branded gear from our partner
beds. BYO sleeping bag (-10C.) ning to the sauna. Trew Gear.
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DEMO GEAR NAVIGATION SAUNA /SHOWERS
K2 is the official ski partner of We have a high quality map 10 person wood-burning sauna
Capow. We will have skis with tech imagery of our entire area. Down- located in a separate building from
bindings and splitboards in a va- load the Blanket Chalet map at the Chalet. It has a heated change
riety of shapes for all abilities and Boon Map app before you leave room and gravity shower from
sizes available to demo. service to follow along in the field. stove-generated hot water. Bring
Check - boonmaps.com your bathing suit and towel.
ELECTRICIT Y BEER/BOOZE GRAT UIT Y
We use solar paneling and a gen- Beer will be included for guests Showing your appreciation with
erator for our electricity. There at the Chalet. Approximately gratuity after your trip is not man-
will be enough power to charge 2-3 beer/person per night with a datory and totally up to you. Our
cameras/phones at night but please variety of flavours! Feel free to operation is set up so there are no
don’t bring any unnecessary elec- bring your own drinks of choice financial transactions in the moun-
tronics devices. And no, there is no as well, there is no extra booze for tains. We just want to give you a
wifi - just good old fashioned fun. purchase at the Chalet. We prefer heads up so you’re prepared! Some
cans and boxes over glass bottles. guests bring cash for both merch
Please pack this seperately. 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).
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HOW TO PACK
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.
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What to Bring
Packing List
GENERAL SKIING
Skis/Split: NO ski bags. Split together with Skis or Snowboard
bindings off. Skins NOT on. Poles
Normal Daypack - Max 40L. Skins
Booze: We have kegs included with 2-3 Boots
pints/person per night. If you want anything Avalanche Probe (300cm)
else: Cans, plastic bottles or wine boxes are Shovel
preferred. PACK SEPARATE FROM YOUR Avalanche Transceiver **Modern 3 antennae
LUGGAGE! required
Helmet (recommended, don’t make us give
you a disappointed dad look)
SKI CLOTHING PERSONAL S
Long Underwear/Undershirt Sleeping Bag
Outer Jacket/Pants - Gore-tex style of shell, Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, floss,
light and has water proofing soap, shampoo, conditioner
Light Down Jacket (for breaks) Medications, Advil (personal supply)
Thinner Touring Up Jacket (that protects from Towel
some of the elements) Bathing suit
Gloves - 2 sets - Thin pair for going up, thicker Lounge Clothes (pack sparingly)
for going down Hut Boots / slippers
Head Gear - Ball cap or headband for going Outdoor boots
up, Toque/beanie for going down.
DAY PACK
Day Pack (no larger than 40L and no smaller Toque
than 20L) Sunscreen
Lunch Container Headlamp
Water bottle/thermos (minimum of 1.5L com- Pocket Knife/Screwdriver/Leatherman - (One
bined) tool to do it all!)
Sunglasses Personal First Aid Kit
Goggles Extra Transceiver Batteries
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The Chalet
Questions
G RO UP E M E RGE NCY
SA FE T Y CONTACT
All Guides at CAPOW are certified through Al Schaffer is the Emergency Contact and is
the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides based in Revelstoke. He is the main point of
(ACMG) or AMGA (American System). They contact if your loved ones need to contact you
have extensive training and many years of expe- while you’re at the Chalet. Please have them
rience moving through the mountains on snow. call Al at 403-678-8108. Al can then call the
Guides will be carrying safety gear for the Chalet over VHF radio to pass along the mes-
group and will be in charge of all safety-related sage. Satellite phone calls can be made from
items while skiing in remote locations around the Chalet in case of emergency.
the Chalet.
TR I P HE L I E VAC
NEIGHBORHOOD COV E RAGE
I N SURANCE
Cancellation insurance is The Blanket Glacier Cha- While we strongly recom-
provided through Lifestyle let has a shared area with mend evacuation insurance,
Financial Services. Please CMH Revelstoke Heli Skiing. for winter 2020/21 we will in-
refer to our COVID-19 book- We exchange weather and clude evacuation in the case
ing policy regarding COVID- avalanche information every of a COVID emergency.
related cancellation policy. morning with the CMH guide
team. Together we create a
Custom Quote Here safety plan and direction for
the day based on conditions.
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WAIVER
**This is just for you to review and understand. We’ll have a fresh copy for you to sign in preson
WINTER 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!
THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT SHALL APPLY TO ALL FUTURE PARTICIPATION IN
WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES
Initial
Name
Last First Middle Initial
Address Street City
Prov/State Country Postal/Zip Code
Telephone
Home Work Mobile
Date of Birth Age
Year Month Day
Email Address Trip Start Date
Year/Month/Day
TO: CAPOW Guiding Inc. & Nordic Ski and Kayak Institute, carrying on business as Blanket Glacier
Chalet, Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of the Province of British Columbia, Backcountry
Lodges of BC Association, Selkirk Mountain Helicopters, Association of Canadian Mountain
Guides, Marty Schaffer 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 PARTICIPATING IN
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
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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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