| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Skiing | |
| Event Location: | | Columbia Icefield | |
| Event Starts: |
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Saturday, Feb 04, 2023
04:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 04:30 AM @ Meet at the Big Bend on HWY93 N)
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| Event Ends: |
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Sunday, Feb 05, 2023
10:00 PM
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Registration Cut Off:
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Thursday, Feb 02, 2023
12:00 AM
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| Difficulty Rating: |
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D2 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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Rob Denson
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |
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Members & Guests, 18 And Older 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: | | 3 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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6 (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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Drive down to the big bend for 9am Saturday morning and gear up. Ski up the Saskatchewan glacier and set up camp. Early rise and ski from camp up onto the ice-field and bag Castleguard. Return to the camp, pack up and ski out to the the big bend.
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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Ski touring gear AVI gear Glacier gear Camping gear
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| Recommended Items to Bring: |
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List to follow
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| How to Get There: |
| Carpool Departure Time: |
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04:30 AM
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| Carpool Location: |
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Meet at the Big Bend on HWY93 N
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| Notes: |
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This trip will suit novices with some experience and above. The group will be selected to ensure that there is a mix of experience. Fitness and the ability to carry and ski with a 2 day pack, with camping gear is key. The trip will have minimal AVI and crevasse hazard, except whilst on the icefield proper and the final summit slopes. Please read up on the trip before applying.
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Cancellation Policy
You can view our cancellation policy here.
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