Winter on Ice - Intro to Ice Climbing Program - Friday, Jan 26, 2024

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The Basics:
Event Type: Ice Climbing 
Event Location: David Thompson Corridor Area (climbing weekend) + Edmonton (classroom sessions) 
Event Starts:   Friday, Jan 26, 2024 05:30 PM  
Event Ends:   Sunday, Jan 28, 2024 04:30 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024 12:28 PM  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Breanna Stone
Carla Ramsay
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 12
Number Registered So Far:   12 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

2024 Winter on Ice Program: Introduction to Ice Climbing


Join the Alpine Club of Canada's Edmonton Section for an exciting journey into the world of ice climbing with the return of our annual "Winter on Ice" introductory program! Designed for first timers and those with minimal experience, this program provides participants with foundational learning in ice climbing fundamentals, skills and safety.


Program Schedule:


Classroom Sessions:

  • Dates: Two evening sessions - January 17 and January 24, 2024

  • Time: 6pm - 8pm

  • Location: Edmonton 

  • Topics Covered:

    • Fundamentals of ice climbing

    • Hazard identification and safety

    • Equipment

    • Systems and anchors

  • Participants will have the opportunity to craft their own personal anchor system (theirs to keep!)

  • Participants must attend the classroom session in order to attend the practical climbing weekend. 


Practical Ice Climbing Adventure Weekend:

  • Dates:

    -Departing YEG the evening of January 26th (~5-6pm).

    -Climbing days - January 27 and 28.

    -Arriving back in Edmonton the evening of the 28th.

  • Location: David Thompson Corridor area, west of Nordegg

  • Activities:

    • Two days of ice climbing in the mountains!

    • Exact climbs determined closer to the weekend

  • Accommodation: Group stay at HI Rampart Creek Hostel, Icefield Parkway (booked by trip leaders in advance).

  • Carpooling: is encouraged and there will be an opportunity to organize amongst participants. 


Participant Requirements:

  • Experience: 

    • Basic belay skills (must have a current belay check at a local climbing gym)

    • No prior ice climbing experience necessary

  • Necessary Equipment:

    • Climbing harness

    • Climbing helmet

    • Technical ice climbing tools (rentals available)

    • Crampon-compatible mountaineering boots (rentals available)

    • Technical/vertical ice crampons (rentals available)

      -Warm outdoor winter clothing

      -waterproof outer layer


Fee:

The registration fee for "Winter on Ice" is $110, covering two nights accommodations for the climbing weekend and materials for participants' personal anchor systems.


Payment will be collected after participants register for the event, in early January. Due to logistical complexities, refunds are not available. But substitutions may be permitted.


Program Leadership:

The program is led by experienced club members volunteering their time! It is a peer-supported learning opportunity (trip leaders are not certified mountain guides).


Reserve your spot and get ready for an adventure you won't forget!


Please reach out to program organizers with any questions at pmoor093@gmail.com.
Required Items to Bring:

See itinerary description.



*Cancellation Policy*: If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Edmonton Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.
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Registration for this event closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 12:28 PM.