RPP Intro to Sport Crag - Friday, Aug 12, 2022

The Basics:
Event Type: Rock Climbing 
Event Location: Jasper 
Date(s) & Time:   Friday, Aug 12, 2022 05:30 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Sunday, Aug 07, 2022 12:00 AM  
Event Duration: 2 days 
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Lee Green
Michele Eickholt
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 6
Number Registered So Far:   5 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Friday: Drive out to Jasper, campsites booked at Wabasso Campground

Saturday: Crag day! Kerkeslin Crag

Sunday: Crag day and then drive back to Edmonton

Required Items to Bring:

Harness

Belay device

Helmet (required)

Personal attachemnt (PAS, Petzel Connect. Purcell prusik)

Climbing shoes

Chalk bag

Separate rappel device if using an assisted belay (eg a GriGri) is helpful


Recommended Items to Bring:

We will have club ropes but feel free to bring your own; a 60m will do but a 70m is better

Quickdraws 

Sport anchor equipment: If you don't have a set, we recommend visiting Track'n'Trail or MEC to get two plain and one locking carabiners and a 120cm sling


How to Get There:
Event Directions:  

This is the RPP Intro to Sport Crag! This Rock Progression session is ideal for people who've learnt to lead in the gym and want to get out on real rock. 


This course will be geared at 5.6-5.8 single-pitch sport. 


The course leaders will be offering a pre-weekend session in Edmonton to cover anchoring, cleaning, lowering and more. Date/time to be determined based on participant and leader availability. 



 



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 will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree with the forgoing waiver terms. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.

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.

Registration for this event closed on Sunday, August 07, 2022 at 12:00 AM.