We are in prime ice climbing season, so let's get after it! This is a day trip to the Cline River Galleries. There are 4 very competent trip leaders coordinating this event so, It is a trip for all ability levels, even those who want to try ice climbing for the first time. Cline offers lots of routes at various levels so there is literally something for everyone!
This is an all levels trip run by volunteer club members for:
those who have their own gear or are willing to rent
the club does have some gear it can lend so please ask before you rent
rentals can be done through the yeg ice wall or at Trailhead Climbing in Red Deer
are able to top rope belay
are looking to get out for some ice climbing
Here is the plan
Friday, Feb 2nd (optional): If you are looking to come up on Friday night, some of us will be staying at the Shunda Creek Hostel and this would be a great choice for accommodations for those who don’t want a long early morning drive on Saturday. We will be leaving the hostel to head to the Pinto Lake Staging Area at 7:15am.
Please note that you are also free to make any other accommodation arrangements you like. Winter camping is easily available if that is your jam! There is also a motel in Nordegg that is not fancy, but has reasonable rates.
Saturday, Feb 3rd: If you are not staying or meeting at the hostel, you can meet us at the Pinto Lake Staging Area off the David Thompson Highway at 8am with your bag packed and ready to walk away from the cars. The plan is to be making the way up the approach at 8:05 am so we don't get scooped!! We have 4 experienced coordinators that can put up ropes on this trip and so there is no need to lead any of the routes if that is not your skill or comfort level.
We will climb for the day with lots of stoke and safety!
This is the general plan as of now, but may change based on conditions.If you have any questions, reach out on whatsApp or email roffeyc@gmail.com
Once you are registered we will add you to the Whatsapp group to chat and work out details.
Required Items to Bring:
You will need a helmet, harness, mountaineering boots with appropriate crampons, ice tools (these items can be rented from the ACC Ice Wall https://www.yegice.ca/rentals), and appropriate warm clothing. Need to be able to safely top rope belay and have done some minimal gym climbing. If I haven't met you, please contact me with the gym you have your belay check with.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Helmet, harness, mountaineering boots with appropriate crampons, ice tools (these items can be rented from the ACC Ice Wall https://www.yegice.ca/rentals), water, snacks, and any other climbing gear you wish to bring. Please ensure that you bring warm clothing to be in the mountains for full days. As per club guidelines, participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations. If you are staying at the Shunda Creek Hostel you will need to make your own booking and then one of the coordinators will see about getting us all put in the same room.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Meet at the Pinto Lake Staging Area (see the itinerary for more details)
Notes:
Bring the STOKE!!!
If you need to cancel, please do ASAP so your s=the most spots are available for others
*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 Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 11:38 AM.