RPP Intro to Multipitch: Nordegg - Saturday, Jul 16, 2022

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up.
The Basics:
Event Type: Rock Climbing 
Event Location: David Thompson Corridor 
Date(s) & Time:   Saturday, Jul 16, 2022 08:00 AM  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Jul 15, 2022 12:00 AM  
Event Duration: Until July 17, 2022 5:00pm 
Difficulty Rating:   D3 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   David Moon
Ioulia Opotchanova
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 4
Number Registered So Far:   3 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Day 1: Systems practice in a single pitch or short multi pitch setting

Day 2: Multi pitch climbs with trip coordinators

Required Items to Bring:

Personal climbing gear: Harness, helmet, rock shoes, PAS, two locking carabiners, belay device with auto locking capability


Personal camping gear: We will be camping in the Nordegg/DTC area with location TBD. Should be comfortable camping two nights with minimal services/amenities


Recommended Items to Bring:

If you have them: quickdraws, rope, anchor kit (2x non-lockers, one 120cm sling, 2 lockers minimum - or preferred setup)


How to Get There:
Event Directions:  

This is the RPP introduction to multipitch. The course will help you learn new skills and safety techniques for multi pitch climbing. With good conditions, the second day will be spent on multipitch climbs.

It is suggested that you are a comfortable leading sport routes to 5.8 outside prior to taking this course, and have experience cleaning sport routes and setting up top rope anchors.

Event cost is TBD (approximately 40-70$ per person). Once registration and cost are confirmed, direct deposit can be made to treasurer@accedmonton.ca. 

 



*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 Friday, July 15, 2022 at 12:00 AM.