| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Rock Climbing | |
| Event Location: | | Whirlpool Crag in the David Thompson Area (52.00719, -116.4591) | |
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Saturday, May 11, 2024
08:30 AM
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| Event Ends: |
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Saturday, May 11, 2024
05:00 PM
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Registration Cut Off:
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
11:59 PM
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| Difficulty Rating: |
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D2 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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Cory Roffey
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |
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Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only
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| Attendee Screening: |
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Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 9 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 9 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 4 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 9 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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9 (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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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! https://www.davidthompsonclimbing.org/2022/07/whirlpool-ridge-crag-overview/
The Plan… 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). If you have any questions, reach out via email roffeyc@gmail.com 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.
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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Climbing Harness, Helmet, Belay Device, Shoes, Water, Lunch, Snacks, and any other climbing gear you wish to bring.
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| Recommended Items to Bring: |
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Sunglasses, sunscreen, warm jacket (maybe) and all the STOKE!!! ...plus anything else you need to enjoy a day at the crag!
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| How to Get There: |
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Here is the pin drop for the trailhead parking (52.00719, -116.4591)
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If you need to cancel, please do ASAP so others can join
Cancellation Policy
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Waiver Requirement
Participation in this activity is subject to the participant having signed the
ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”). The Waiver is a legal document in which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY!
Members participating in this activity do not require a separate Waiver.
Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. If your membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver
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Non-members participating in this activity will be required to review and agree to the Waiver prior to participating in the activity. The current version of the Waiver can be viewed here alpineclubofcanada.ca/acc-waivers/. The Waiver will be
presented for completion at the start of the Activity.
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