| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Ice Climbing | |
| Event Location: | | Nordegg / David Thompson Country | |
| Event Starts: |
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Saturday, Jan 25, 2025
08:00 AM
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| Event Ends: |
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Sunday, Jan 26, 2025
04:00 PM
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Registration Cut Off:
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Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025
02:00 PM
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| Difficulty Rating: |
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D4 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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Philip Waters
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |
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Members Only
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| Attendee Screening: |
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Attendees are Pre-Screened
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 6 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 4 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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4 (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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This weekend will be for those looking to climb some steeper ice. Anticipated locations will be at the Balfour Wall and Cline River Gallery, subject to change based on conditions.
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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Clothing - Wool and/or Synthetic Socks
- Base Layer Top - Synthetic, wool or silk
- Base Layer Bottoms - Synthetic, wool or silk
- Mid-Insulation Layer Top - Pile (fleece), light synthetic fill or wool sweater/jacket
- Mid-Insulation Layer Bottom - Pile pants, farmer-johns or multipurpose pants
- Weather Layer Top - Gore-Tex or other waterproof breathable jacket
- Weather Layer Pants - Gore-Tex or other waterproof breathable pants
- Warm Belay Jacket - Down or synthetic
- Toque - Wool or Synthetic to fit under helmet
- Face Warmer - Scarf, neck tube, face mask
- Light Gloves - Wool, synthetic
- Insulated Gloves or Mitts - Wool or synthetic, w/ weather proof outershell
- Extra Gloves/Mitts - in case your main pair gets wet
- Gaiters
Climbing Equipment - Helmet
- Harness
- Belay Device
- Locking Carabiner
- Ice Tools
- Crampons
- Extra picks and tool kit for your tools and crampons
Personal Equipment - Pack
- Insulated Water Bottle
- Lunch
- Sunglasses or goggles
- Sun and Lip Cream
- Pocket Knife
- Head Lamp
- Climbing Boots
- Camera - Optional
- Binoculars - Optional
* List courtesy of the ACMG.
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| Recommended Items to Bring: |
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It would be appreciated if you have cordelette, locking carabineers, quickdraws, and ice screws that you bring for use by the group.
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| Notes: |
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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.
Book your own accommodation for this event. 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 are limited food options in the Nordegg area.
Information about the Hostel: https://hihostels.ca/en/destinations/alberta/hi-nordegg.
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Cancellation Policy
You can view our cancellation policy here.
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