Running Trips
Everything trip leaders and section chairs need — from planning and posting a trip to avalanche safety, the Minors Policy, and what the ACC's insurance covers.
Trip Planning Overview
The full lifecycle of an ACC section trip — from proposal to post-trip report.
Avalanche Safety
ACC guidelines on avalanche terrain, gear requirements, and trip leader qualifications for winter and snow travel.
Minors on ACC Trips
Policy requirements for ACC section trips that include participants under the age of majority. Based on ACC-SEC-004, February 2026.
Insurance & Liability
How the ACC's Commercial General Liability insurance works, who is covered, and what qualifies as a sanctioned activity.
Trip Leader Responsibilities
What's expected of a section trip leader before, during, and after a trip.
Reporting a Trip
Post-trip reporting requirements, incident reporting, and the seven-day deadline.