Meet at the Trailhead of the Approach to the Whirlpool Crag in Nordegg. Climb. Hang out at the Crag. Do cool stuff.
This is an all abilities level trip. With routes that have a range of grades from 5.6 - 5.10d. There are also some mixed and gear routes for those who want to bring their trad gear!
Sat, May 11, 2024: Meet at Whirlpool Crag turnout at 8:30am(52.00719, -116.4591)
The plan is to head up into Whirlpool and climb for the day. I will be free camping at Paradise River Lands on Friday night and anyone is welcome to join (it is just a 5 min drive from the meeting place in the AM).
About a week out, we will create a Whatsapp group to chat and work out details.
Prerequisites / Courses Required: Need to be able to safely top rope belay. If we haven't met you, please contact us with the name of the gym you have your belay check with.
Required Items to Bring:
Climbing Harness, Helmet, Belay Device, Shoes, Water, Lunch, Snacks, and any other climbing gear you wish to bring.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Sunglasses, sunscreen, warm jacket (maybe) and all the STOKE!!! ...plus anything else you need to enjoy a day at the crag!
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Here is the pin drop for the trailhead parking (52.00719, -116.4591)
If you need to cancel, please do ASAP so others can join
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Registration for this event closed on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
