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Mount Assiniboine Lodge Artist's Retreat 2008 with Maureen Enns Interpreting the High Rocky Mountains- September 14-17, 2008 THREE NIGHT ARTIST WORKSHOP Prices include accommodation, helicopter, meals, guiding, artist workshop and taxes $1,425.00 per person (Lodge rooms for two people or shared cabin for 3-4 people) $1,620.00 per person (Private cabins for two people) Maximum for workshop: 10- Minimum 6 Partners/friends of participating artists are welcome to join the trip at regular Lodge rates. For Reservations Contact: Mount Assiniboine Lodge- Sandy Wing 403 678-2883 e-mail: info@assiniboinelodge.com, website: www.assiniboinelodge.com MAUREEN ENNS: For her groundbreaking experimental research concerning human coexistence with grizzly bears in Russia's Far East. Maureen is an internationally celebrated artist. Since 1986 she has focused her art on the conservation of wild/ misunderstood animals which has earned her numerous national and international awards. Her current focus is the wild horses of Alberta and their dwindling wilderness habitat north of Calgary: the subject of her second feature documentary. She has two post graduate degrees in art and twenty five years teaching experience at the Alberta College of Art and Design. The Art Workshop: From Realism to Abstraction: The Workshop will focus on the fund of drawing and painting in a wild environment. You can be a beginner or a professional. Assistance with color, composition, achieving depth realistically or abstractly will be given where needed. For professionals, the approach will be that of an "open studio"- self directed but with lots of conversation to encourage new direction in your work. We will hike to locations overlooking some of the most spectacular vistas in the Canadian Rockies. You will be encouraged to work with a variety of media out of an art kit designed for your back pack. Emphasis will be on the trajectory of realism to abstraction working off the right side of your brain. Feel it- don't overthink it! Grizzly Country: In September the grizzlies are busy in the alpine meadows digging Columbian goundsquirrels and fattening up on berries in preparation for hibernation. Mother grizzlies and cubs, as well as sub-adults with character are often sighted within walking distance from the Lodge. Maureen, co-author of "Grizzly Heart" and "Grizzly Seasons" will give an illustrated talk on living safely in bear country and how to deal with surprise encounters. Summer 2008 What's New in What's New? The Mount Assiniboine Lodge Public Tender Bid- January 2008 Update The Past Two Years at Assiniboine Copy of the Assiniboine Waiver The Mount Assiniboine Lodge Public Tender Bid- January 2008 Update This is our 25th year operating Mount Assiniboine Lodge. Our current contract with BC Parks to manage Mount Assiniboine Lodge, the Naiset huts, campgrounds and the Hind Hut now finishes in October 2009 as we are operating under a two year permit extension. Our job was publically tendered in mid-January 2007. We submitted a proposal to BC Parks at that time. Our bid was the only one which the Ministry received. At the end of March the Ministry of Environment contacted us to say that they had cancelled the Request for Proposals process and would enter into direct negotiations with us. We have met twice with BC Parks staff in Cranbrook, BC since last spring. There are major issues to overcome in these discussions, including securing an economically viable deal for our small company and guarantees of tenure security. At this juncture we have withdrawn from negotiations. We anticipate that our job will be publically tendered again, most likely this year or early in 2009. We may or may not bid on the next contract. This has been a difficult decision for us to make. As all of you know- we have put our heart and souls into Assiniboine over the past twenty five years. Our children were interested in operating the lodge in the future but are now looking for other opportunities. Thank you for your interest, your phone calls and many letters of support. The Past Two Years at Assiniboine 2006 was a busy year. In February we were in Torino, Italy for the Winter Olympics. Our daughter Sara and her husband Thomas Grandi were both racing at the Olympics, Sara racing in cross country ski events and Thomas competing in alpine technical events. In the Team Sprint Cross Country Ski Event Sara and Beckie Scott won a silver medal for Canada! On February 1, 2007 Sara and her husband Thomas had a baby girl called Aria. Thomas has retired from World Cup ski racing and is now managing Alpine Alberta, an association for young alpine ski racers. Sara is racing again with the Canadian National Cross Country Ski Team and will compete in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Assiniboine Lodge will continue to host ski training camps for the cross country ski team in May of this year. During the summer of 2006 Andre and Sara Renner managed Assiniboine Lodge with help from their sister Natalie and energetic Lodge staff. Andre and Natalie are now Winter Assistant Ski Guides and members of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides. Natalie is a full Paramedic and hopes to become a fully accredited ACMG Winter Guide. Andre Renner will manage the lodge for the next two years. Sepp and I come in as relief managers and will both be spending a lot of time at our favorite place! We are looking forward to seeing everyone again for our 25th year at Assiniboine. All the best to you! We hope to see you this summer! There are still some spaces available in June, high season July, August, September and October. Barb Renner
Waiver Here is a copy of the waiver that you will be asked to sign when you arrive at Assiniboine Lodge to participate in guided hiking and skiing activities: Mount Assiniboine Lodge Ltd- Box 8128, Canmore, AB, CANADA, T1W 2T8 RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE. PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY: If you have received a copy by mail, please return your signed originals to the address above. You might be asked to sign the waiver again at Assiniboine Lodge. Last Name.................................................First Name.................Initials........Age......... Street Address.........................................City...........................Prov/State................... Postal Code...........................Country...........Date of Birth........Day.....Month.....Year To: Mount Assiniboine Lodge Ltd., carrying on business as Mount Assiniboine Lodge, HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN THE RIGHT OF THE PROVINCES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ALBERTA (the Provinces), ALPINE HELICOPTERS LTD., and guides, agents, independant contractors, subcontractors, representatives, successors, and assigns (all of whom are herinafter collectively referreed to as "The Releasees") DEFINITION In this Agreement, "alpine activities" shall include, but not be limited to: alpine skiing, nordic skiing, telemark skiing, snowboarding, hiking, touring, mountaineering, expeditions, trekking, and all activities, services and the use of facilities either provided by or arranged by the Releasees including orientation and instructional sessions or classes, transportation, accommodation, and all travel by or movement around helicopters or other aircraft. ASSUMPTION OF RISKS- AVALANCHES, ALPINE TERRAIN, WILDERNESS TRAVEL, WEATHER, ETC. I am aware that participation in alpine activities as defined in this Agreement includes various risks, dangers and hazards. Avalanches occur frequently in the terrain used for alpine activity 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 use for alpine 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, 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, effects of high altitude including pulmonary edema and celebral edema; illness which may be caused by untreated water, plants and animals; equipment failure: encounters with domestic and wild animals; impact or collision with other persons; becoming lost or separated from ones party or guide; negligence of other persons, and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES, INCLUDING THE FAILURE BY THE RELEASEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF ALPINE ACTIVITIES. Communication in the alpine terrain may be difficult, and in the event of an accident of illness, rescue, medical treatment and evacuation may not be available or may be delayed. Alpine weather conditions my be extreme ane can change rapidly without warning. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH ALPINE 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 AND TELEMARK SKIERS- INCREASED RISK Unlike alpine ski boot/binding systems, snowboard, 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. RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT. In consideration of the Releasees allowing me to participate in alpine activities as defined in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, I hereby agree as follows: 1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I may have in the future and 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 alpine activities, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF AN STATUATORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE 'OCCUPIER'S LIABILITY ACT, R.S.B.C. 1996' ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES, AND FURTHER INCLUDING THE FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF ALPINE ACTIVITIES REFERRED TO ABOVE; 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 alpine activities; 3. This 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 Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Provinces of British Columbia and Alberta and no other jurisdiction; and 5. Any litigation involving the parties to this Agreement shall be brought solely within the Provinces of British Columbia and Alberta and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. In entering into this Agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of alpine activities, other than what is set forth in this Agreement. I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO SIGNING IT, AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WITH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES. Signed the Day of........Day.............Month...............Year Applicant Signature....................................Applicant Print Name................................ Witness Signature (immediate family excluded)............................................................ Witness Print Name.................................................................
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