| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Rock Climbing | |
| Event Location: | | Nordegg / David Thompson Country | |
| Event Starts: |
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Sunday, Apr 21, 2024
09:30 AM
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| Event Ends: |
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Sunday, Apr 21, 2024
03:30 PM
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Registration Cut Off:
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Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024
10:00 AM
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| Difficulty Rating: |
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D3 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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Philip Waters
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |
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Members Only
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| Attendee Screening: |
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Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 6 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 2 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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5 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: |
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No
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| Itinerary: |
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Start your season outside with a day of sport climbing overlooking Abraham Lake in the David Thompson Country. This is a mellow crag with short routes, a perfect way to get your head out of the gym and prepared for your outside season. 9:30 am - Assemble the group at Windy Point parking area, and walk together to the climbing area.
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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Clothing - T-Shirt - Cotton for warm weather, synthetic for multi-pith
or cool weather
- Climbing Pants - Loose fitting, cotton for warm weather,
synthetic for multi-pitch or cold
- Insulation Layer Top - Pile (fleece), light synthetic fill
or wool sweater/jacket
- Waterproof Layer Top - Waterproof breathable or coated nylon
jacket
- Waterproof Layer Pants - Waterproof breathable or coated
nylon pants
- Sun Hat
- Toque - Wool or Synthetic
- Light Gloves - Wool, synthetic or leather
- Belay Jacket (optional) - Warm down or synthetic jacket for
hanging/belaying in the cold
Personal Equipment - Pack
- Water Bottle
- Lunch
- Sunglasses
- Sun and Lip Cream
- Pocket Knife
Climbing Equipment - Helmet
- Harness
- Belay Device
- Locking Carabiner
- Rock Shoes
- Approach Shoes
- Chalk Bag
* List courtesy of the ACMG.
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| Recommended Items to Bring: |
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It would be appreciated if you have cordelette, locking carabineers or quickdraws that you bring them for use by the group.
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| How to Get There: |
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Windy Point parking area: GPS location - 52°15'17.5"N 116°23'33.1"W Google Maps - maps.app.goo.gl
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| Notes: |
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For those inclined to enjoy a social weekend, there will be a hike on April 20, 2024, based out of the area. It is encouraged to stay at the HI Nordegg Hostel on Friday and Saturday nights. Please book your reservation directly: https://hihostels.ca/en/destinations/alberta/hi-nordegg
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This event is dependent on suitable conditions dependent on the weather.
Cancellation Policy
You can view our cancellation policy here.
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