| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Ice Climbing | |
| Event Location: | | Canmore / Banff | |
| Event Starts: |
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Saturday, Feb 22, 2025
08:00 AM
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| Event Ends: |
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Sunday, Feb 23, 2025
04:00 PM
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Registration Cut Off:
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Friday, Feb 14, 2025
08:00 AM
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| Difficulty Rating: |
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D3 - 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: | | 5 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 3 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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5 (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 build their experience on ice. Or perhaps you want to get out and swing your tools with good people. Anticipated locations will be at Bear Spirit, King Creek, the Junk Yards, or similar locations based on conditions and group experience. The approach trails will generally involve 30 minutes of uphill walking to the climbing area. Climbing grades will be in the range of WI2-4. We will not be climbing in avalanche terrain.
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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 Canmore Alpine 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. The main services of Canmore are a few minutes drive from the hostel. Grocery stores and gear rentals are available. Please allow appropriate time in your schedule to obtain food and gear should you get them locally. The group will be leaving before most rental shops open on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Information about the Hostel: https://canmorealpinehostel.ca/
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Cancellation Policy
You can view our cancellation policy here.
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