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! emergency (after hours) • 911 • hours) (after emergency Legend 778-228-4586 • time) (day emergency General Safety Ski Callaghan Signage Upper Callaghan Valley Trails The safety of our guests, athletes and sta is of

The following signs are displayed in the Park, please take time to understand Ring Valley Real Life 4.5 km Main Line 8.5 km These are groomed Closed avalanche area utmost importance to us. We hope you nd the them and follow their directions. It is your responsibility to know where you cross-country ski [email protected] • email

Parkway 2 km Upper Wild Spirit 3.2 km trails. Please enquire Caution avalanche area following information useful. If you have any www.whistlerolympicpark.com • web are at all times. Upper Callaghan about backcountry

questions or concerns about safety at Ski Callaghan Meadows Loop 2.5 km Ring Valley 5 km routes. Telemagique Ski trail – green, easiest Meadows 1-877-764-2455 • free toll

(known also as the “Park”), please do not hesitate to Ski Area Boundary Valley Trails Loop Lake Ski trail – blue, intermediate Solitude Loop 5 km Wild Spirit 4.3 km 604-964-0060 • info

contact one of our sta members. For additional This sign indicates the edge of the Park. Any activity han! Ski trail – black, dicult undertaken outside the Park is done at your own risk. This Real Life 0.5 km Lost Crew 3.5 km Contact information about safety in the Park please contact: Solitude

Whistler area is not patrolled. It is also important to be aware that (occasional grooming) Snowshoe trail [email protected] Loop

although they are not signposted, any area “o trail” in the Con ict Lake

) 2011 1, May Helmet Usage Pet-friendly area until open remains Lodge Country (Callaghan Park is also not patrolled. Callaghan

at Helmets are not mandatory when skiing in the Park, Upper Parkway Lake Callaghan Lake pm 9 to pm 4 • only Wed. 2011 30, Mar. to 2011 5, Jan.

but are required for certain specialized activities Temporary Boundary Wild Spirit pm 9 to pm 4 • Thurs. Wed., Tues., 2010 16, Dec. to 2010 16, Nov. including, but not limited, to ski jumping and This sign indicates areas within the Park that are temporarily Provincial

tobogganing. unsafe due to snow conditions and natural or man-made Park Evening hazards. Only sta members are permitted inside these 1). Mar. after pm 6:30 to (Prioro pm 5:00 to prior Park the exit must

Backcountry Lodge Avalanche areas. Persons found in these areas will have their access Slide Path vehicles their and users all sessions, daytime After

privileges revoked. These areas are not patrolled. Avalanche Safety ude pm 6:00 to am 8:30 • Daily 2011 10, Apr. to 2011 1, Mar.

Callaghan Country Lodge cier pm 4:30 to am 8:30 • Daily 2011 28, Feb. to 2010 13, Nov.

There are certain areas of the Park that pose an Permanently Closed Madeley

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avalanche risk. If you choose to travel through an This sign indicates areas within the Park that are permanently closed. Only sta members are permitted inside these areas. Operation of Hours avalanche prone area, avoid large, steep, lee bowls, See reverse for Persons found in these areas will have their access privileges Skate skiing in the Callaghan alpine gullies, and cornices and choose safer routes: ridge map enlargement

tops, valley oors, dense timber, and low-angle revoked. These areas are not patrolled. Skig Calla slopes. Madeley Avalanche Prone Area Journeyman

Wild Spirit Road Further minimize your risk by: This sign indicates areas within the Park where the terrain Lodge. Country Callaghan and Games,

photo: Brad Sills Brad photo: presents a risk of avalanche. Peak Winter Paralympic and Olympic 2010 Vancouver the for events

• Not having more than one person in an avalanche Woods

photo: Brad Sills Brad photo: Upper Whistler Olympic Park, which was the site of the Nordic Nordic the of site the was which Park, Olympic Whistler f

prone area at any time. Lake o home Mainline – Valley Callaghan spectacular the to Welcome • Not stopping in the middle of the area. Trail Ratings Callaghan Norwegian • Watching each person in the area and staying in A color–shape rating system is used to indicate the diculty of groomed trails Valley Trails Woods voice contact. within the Park. The rating classies a given trail according to its relative N diculty when compared with other trails in the Park. Although slope Howe It • Having a plan: knowing who is going first, where gradient is the primary consideration in assigning a trail rating, other factors Goes to stop and where the escape route is. come into play — including trail width, normal snow conditions and how TRAIL MAP 2 010 / 2 0 11 frequently the trail is groomed. It is recommended that all skiers, of all ability 0 m 1 km 2 km Backcountry Safety levels, work their way up from an easy trail so that they can become familiar Madeley with the rating system in the Park. Tobogganing & Ski Play Areas Creek Trails While the Park provides access to the backcountry, Loon Lake Trail Direction There are dedicated tobogganing and ski play areas within the Park. All children Loop the Park is not responsible for the safety of any All trails are two-way unless signed otherwise. must be supervised by an adult when using either of these areas and must persons using the backcountry. adhere to the following rules when using the tobogganing area. Overnight parking is not permitted in the Park. In Green Circle / Easy Multi-Use Trails Ski Callaghan! The green circle indicates a relatively easy trail appropriate for Tobogganing Rules the event that the owner of a vehicle is unable to be There are dedicated trails within the Park for snowshoeing, walking, or skiing Callaghan located within the Park, the Park will contact the novices with basic climbing and descending skills. This type 1. All sliders must wear CSA approved ski or hockey helmets. Connector of trail is predominantly at with gradual hills and long with pets. Please be aware that on these trails pets may be on- or o -leash. In at Whistler RCMP who will in turn contact the appropriate 2. All sleds must be free of sharp edges or broken parts. addition, certain parking areas have been designated as “multi-use”. These are search-and-rescue organizations. All costs straight run outs. Neverland trail is suitable for absolute 3. Sliders must wait until the previous slider has exited the out-run before the only areas that pets are permitted in the Park. The following rules are in place associated with the search for and rescue of beginners with very limited hill climbing and Real Life commencing their run. to protect the health and safety of all Park users. backcountry users will be born by the users. descending abilities. Rules for Pets and their Owners Blue Square / Intermediate 4. Sliders are not permitted to go down the hill backwards, headrst, or lying If you are planning to travel in the backcountry, down. minimize your risk by: The blue square indicates an intermediate grade of trail that 1. All pets brought into the Park need to have a season or is appropriate for all skiers with competent climbing and 5. Sliders are not permitted to walk up the toboggan hill; they must use the day “Pet Pass” attached to their collar. • Leaving word with a reliable person regarding designated walking path on the left hand side. descending skills. Blue trails have steeper climbs and 2. All pest are required to be “on-leash” when in the your proposed route and expected return time. descents than novice or “green” trails making them more 6. Solo sliders must be 5 years of age or older. “multi-use” parking areas. Day • Researching the route and its hazards: known physically demanding. Blue trails often require cornering and Lodge descending together and therefore require more skill to 3. A maximum of two pets is permitted per user while on the multi-use trails. Alexander slide paths, cornices, cli s, crevasses. Falls Explorer maneuver than novice trails. Passes/Lessons/Rentals 4. Pets are required to be under the control of their owner at all times while in Olympic • Checking the weather and avalanche danger and the Park. Alexander having an alternative trip choice available. Black Diamond / Advanced From the central Day Lodge, our friendly team can provide assistance with pass Falls Plateau The black diamond indicates an advanced trail. These trails sales for skiing or snowshoeing, lessons for all ages and abilities, equipment 5. Owners are required to bag and remove all pet waste from the trails and • Considering group makeup; beacon compatibility, parking lots. Trails are appropriate for all skiers that have well developed rentals, ski tuning facilities, retail essentials, light snacks, and warm beverages. davidmccolm.com photo: experience, tness level and group size. climbing and descending skills. A black trail will require Ask about tours of the Olympic Ski Jump, Biathlon Range, and Nordic 6. All reports of aggressive or noisy pets will be taken seriously and Ticket • Carrying and knowing how to use an avalanche precise maneuvering on hills with tight and high speed competition areas. For a longer stay, venture up to Callaghan Country Lodge investigated. Any pet accused of biting another pet, Park user or causing Booth rescue beacon, a shovel, a probe or probe cornering. Advanced trails are the most physically for a meal in the alpine or an overnight adventure. The Callaghan Valley has damage to Park or Park-user property will have its access privileges ski poles. demanding with signicant change in elevation. something for everyone! immediately and permanently withdrawn.

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