Nordegg Via Ferrata at Nature's Getaway Mountain Resort - Friday, Oct 02, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type: Rock Climbing 
Event Location: Nordegg, AB 
Event Starts:   Friday, Oct 02, 2026 04:00 PM  
Event Ends:   Sunday, Oct 04, 2026 03:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, May 01, 2026  
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Eric Tremblay
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, 13 And Older Only  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 12
Maximum No. Guests: 1
Minimum Group Size: 6
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 1
Number Registered So Far:   7 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Friday, October 2nd, 2026
    •    4:00 PM – Check-in at Nature’s Getaway Lodge
    •    6:00 PM – Group supper in the Cookhouse


Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
    •    8:00 AM – Group A Via Ferrata with Girth Hitch Guiding
    •    1:00 PM – Group B Via Ferrata with Girth Hitch Guiding
    •    6:00 PM – Group supper in the Cookhouse


Sunday, October 4th, 2026
    •    10:00 AM – Check-out from Nature’s Getaway Lodge
    •    11:00 AM – Optional group activity around Nordegg
    •    3:00 PM – Travel back to Edmonton

Required Items to Bring:

    •    Weather-appropriate clothing and layers
    •    Hiking boots or sturdy footwear
    •    Breakfast & lunch for Saturday & Sunday

    •    Food for cookhouse suppers (potluck style, bring what you enjoy!)
    •    Water bottles (at least 2L per person)
    •    Personal toiletries and towel
    •    Bathing suit for the hot tub (pre-rinse in water only)


Recommended Items to Bring:

    •    Cameras for capturing the adventure
    •    Small daypack for outings
    •    Lightweight rain jacket
    •    Slip-on footwear for cabin use
    •    Warm evening clothing for outdoor relaxation


How to Get There:
Event Directions:  

MOUNTAIN RESORT LOCATION


NATURE'S GETAWAY RESORT WEBSITE


GIRTH HITCH GUIDING


 

Notes:

We have two cabins (Cozy Bear and Quiet Deer), each with 3 bedrooms containing queen beds. We are getting massive discounts on the resort (20%) and the guided climb (40%).
    •    Maximum occupancy: 2 guests per bed.
    •    Pricing:
    •    $350 per bed (no Via Ferrata)
    •    $460 for one guest with Via Ferrata
    •    $570 for two guests sharing a bed, both participating in Via Ferrata
    •    Each cabin has an outdoor hot tub and full kitchen access.
    •    Alcohol is permitted in moderation; quiet hours are from 11 PM to 8 AM.
    •    This is a pet-free, smoke-free, drug-free property. Fines apply for any smoking on site.
    •    Via Ferrata includes all technical gear (harness, helmet, lanyard). No climbing experience required, but participants should be comfortable hiking and climbing ladders.
    •    Photo and video content may be captured during the weekend for ACC promotional purposes.


ADDITIONAL WAIVER WILL NEED TO BE SIGNED WITH GIRTH HITCH GUIDING PRIOR TO PARTICIPATING IN THE VIA FERRATA


Activity Hazards – MUST READ BEFORE REGISTERING

Participating in this activity involves many risks, dangers and hazards that could result in injury, death, paralysis, property damage, or loss to me or other third parties. These risks, dangers, and hazards may include, but are not limited to those listed below. Please review them carefully before registering.

·       Avalanche

·       Avalanches can occur in the terrain in which we operate and can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).

·       Terrain is uncontrolled, unmarked and not inspected, and may include:

·       Cornices

·       Crevasses

·       Cliffs

·       Trees, tree wells, forest deadfall, and tree stumps

·       Creeks

·       Rocks and Boulders

·       Holes and depressions below the snow surface

·       Variable and difficult snow conditions

·       Variable and difficult walking terrain

·       Snowcat roads and road banks

·       Fences and other man-made structures

·       Snow immersion

·       Impact or collision with other persons vehicles or objects

·       Extreme variation in trails or terrain

·       Encounters with domestic or wild animals

·       Loss of balance or control

·       Slips trips and falls

·       Becoming lost or separated from one's group

·       Rockfall

·       Rockfall can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking).

·       Falls and Belaying

·       Rock climbing presents the risk of falling from the wall causing the climber to collide with the wall or ground, which can lead to injury or death

·       The risk of belay failure is also present which can contribute to the risk of a ground fall

·       Equipment failure, including equipment associated with climbing, rappelling and belaying

·       Communication, rescue and medical treatment

·       Communication can be difficult and in the event of an accident rescue and treatment may not be available

·       Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field

·       If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow

·       Boots and binding systems

·       Even when set up correctly, a ski binding might not release during every fall or may release unexpectedly. The ski boot/binding system is no guarantee that the skier will not be injured.  Non-DIN-certified bindings, such as pin/tech bindings, present a higher risk of pre-release and/or injury as they are not designed to the same safety standards as a DIN-certified alpine binding.

·       Unlike alpine ski boot/binding systems, snowboard and some telemark boot/binding systems are not designed or intended to release and will not release under normal circumstances.  Using such a system increases the risk of injury and/or death when caught in an avalanche.

·       Personal injury includes:

·       Sprains

·       Strains

·       Shock

·       Stress

·       Nausea

·       Food borne illness

·       Diarrhea

·       Burns

·       Cuts

·       Abrasions

·       Fractured or broken bones

·       Impalement

·       Drowning

·       Hypothermia

·       Loss of limbs

·       Frostbite

·       Sunstroke

·       Sunburn

·       Dehydration

·       Illness

·       Soft tissue injuries

·       Neck, head and brain injury

·       Paralysis

·       Psychological injury

·       Other injury to the body;

·       Helicopter risk for any programs involving a helicopter;

·       Other

·       Slips, trips and  falls both outdoors and indoors

·       Changing weather conditions including but not limited to High winds, lightning, forest fires

·       Effects of high altitude including pulmonary edema and cerebral edema

·       Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact

·       Equipment failure

·       Incomplete warnings or instructions

·       Negligent first aid

·       Negligence of other people, including trip coordinator and other guests

·       Negligence includes failure on the part of ACC Guides (if applicable) to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards of wilderness activities.




Cancellations are not possible after August 1st, 2026, as pricing is based on all six bedrooms being filled. If a participant can no longer attend, they may transfer their spot to another guest. 


Cancellation Policy
You can view our cancellation policy here.

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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.

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