Sport Climbing - Nordegg / David Thompson - Friday, May 17, 2024

The Basics:
Event Type: Rock Climbing 
Event Location: Nordegg / David Thompson Country 
Event Starts:   Friday, May 17, 2024 08:00 PM  
Event Ends:   Sunday, May 19, 2024 04:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:00 PM  
Difficulty Rating:   D3 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Philip Waters
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 6
Minimum Group Size: 4
Number Registered So Far:   3 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Start your season outside with a weekend of rock climbing in the David Thompson corridor. This will be a weekend to "shake off the cobwebs" and enjoy some comradery. the anticipated climbing difficulty is of a more mellow variety (5.5+). If you can lead: great. If you want to top rope, that's also great.

Climbing areas will be selected the night before each climbing day and will be selected from Shakakan, Happy People, Whirlpool Ridge, and Kootenay Plains (or similar).

Required Items to Bring:

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.


Recommended Items to Bring:

It would be appreciated if you have cordelette, locking carabineers or quickdraws that you bring for use by the group.


Notes:

Each day of climbing will start from the HI Nordegg, Shunda Creek Wilderness Hostel parking lot. Carpooling from the hostel to our objective can be arranged between participants at the event.

Two nights of accommodation will be provided with the trip fee. Food is the responsibility of each trip participant. Breakfast and supper will be at the hostel. Prepare your lunch for out in the wilderness. There is limited food options in the Nordegg area.

Information about the Hostel: https://hihostels.ca/en/destinations/alberta/hi-nordegg.



Payment Options:
  • Coordinator $0.00 CAD
  • Member $100.00 CAD

Withdrawal from the trip must occur before event registration closes to be eligible for a refund of the trip cost. Registration for the event is not finalized until payment is received.


Cancellation Policy
You can view our cancellation policy here.

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Registration for this event closed on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00 PM.