We are still in prime ice climbing season, so let's get it! This is a day trip to the Tangle Creek Falls for some ice climbing. It is a trip for all ability levels, those who want to try ice climbing for the first time or those seasoned climbers who want to hone in the technique and get some fun laps in with cool people.
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 with cool people
Here is the plan
Saturday, March 2nd (optional): This is a day trip on the 3rd however if you do decide to drive closer the night before accommodations can be found in several neighboring hostels or towns of jasper/hinton/nordegg.
note: For parking for the day with in the national parks you will need a parks pass. driving times have differences pending witch route you take and on the conditions of the road, please keep this in mind and plan accordingly.
Sunday, March 3rd: You can meet us at the Tangle Creek Falls lookout ( 52.267094, -117.286739 ) at 8am with your bag packed and ready to walk away from the cars. The plan is to be leaving the parking lot at 8:05 am!! We have 3 experienced coordinators that can put up ropes on this trip. we hope to have you feel at ease and help you with what ever you may be working on. Most importantly have some fun.
We will climb for the day with lots of stoke and safety!
Required 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, parks pass 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.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Tangle Creek Falls Look Out 52.267094, -117.286739
*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, February 29, 2024 at 03:04 PM.