180 RCACC will be taking part in an outdoor winter activity training activity at Lessard Lake. Cadets will be training outside for the entirety of the weekend. Capt Welter and MWO Bibby are certified Cold Weather Instructors that will be teaching the cadets how the Army functions outdoors in the winter. Our goal is for the cadets to have a good experience so they will want to continue doing adventure training in the Cadet program.
Drop off at the Alberta Aviation Museum 11410 Kingsway Ave NW Edmonton (click for google map) on Friday evening at 1730hrs (5:30 pm) with the bus leaving at 1800hrs (6 pm) SHARP. Pickup on Sunday afternoon at 1600hrs (4 pm). Participating Corps include 2836 RCACC, 2561 RCACC, 2551 RCACC and 180 RCACC. Wear Field Training Uniform (FTU) or appropriate civilian clothing if your FTU’s haven’t been issued yet.
Below you will find a kit list of items that the cadets MUST bring on this activity. As well as a permission form that will need to be filled out and returned to the corps before the cadets get on the bus. Winter boots must be insulated - FTU boots, running shoes, hiking boots, rubber boots are not acceptable winter boots.
- It is important that Cadets be prepared to dress for cold weather as they will be training outside all weekend.
- Opportunities for Cadets to charge cell phones will be limited.
- Personal Hygiene Kit includes the following: Small hand towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant (not spray), feminine hygiene products as required.
- Wide-mouth water bottles are recommended in order to minimize impact of water freezing in spout. Also bring an additional cup for hot liquids.
- Sleeping bags and air mattress will be provided.
- While additional cold weather gear will be issued at the training area, all personnel must be properly dressed for cold weather travel to and from the training area. Cold weather gear issued at the training area will have to be returned prior to travel back to LHQ.
Should there be an emergency that you need to get a hold of a staff member during this weekend please call: 825-886-0180. Staff will do there best to answer this phone, please leave a message if you cannot get through.
180 RCACC - Cadet Kit List and Permission Slip for Feb 2025 FTX (Click to open pdf document)