Nordegg Ice Climbing Long Weekend
Date: February 18-21, 2011 Must register (online) and pay (cheque received by mail) by Feb. 14, 2011. Don’t Delay!
Is this trip for you?
This trip is organized a bit differently than the annual Ice Review. For the ice review, the section encourages all climbers of all abilities to participate. We always have several climbers who are very new to ice, or that don’t get out much that enjoy the mentoring of our more experienced leaders. The Nordegg weekend is intended for confident and experienced ice climbers. While there is usually a more experienced climber or two that are willing to take less experienced climbers out, the weekend typically draws climbers that are willing to lead ropes and trips together to enjoy a weekend away. If you are just 'learning the ropes,' then we would ask that you invite one of your more experienced friends to come along with you, or
if you are not sure if this is the trip for you, drop a line to sandyfransham@shaw.ca describing your experience level. This trip is reserved for Calgary Section ACC members only!!! We are bringing our two daughters and would love to encourage other families to also come with kids. Parents with kids can take turns getting out on the ice! Kids can toboggan, Cross-country ski and attend the community winter festival on the lake with ice fishing, skating and hot chocolate and generally romp around in the snow. There is a separate building that will house the families with kids!
The Plan: To have fun, play hard and eat lots!!!
The plan is to drive up to Nordegg on Friday afternoon/evening. We will have all day Saturday, Sunday and Monday to climb. People generally break into their own small groups. The evenings, have in the past been filled with singing, dancing, hot-tubbing, various physical challenges and your basic socializing!
Questions? Email sandyfransham@shaw.ca
Required Items to Bring:
Gear/Personal Food:
You will need the usual climbing gear (harness, crampons, axes, screws, draws, ropes helmet, etc…), a sleeping bag, personal gear and warm clothes. You may want to consider bringing your avi beacon if you have one. If you have radios bring ‘em! Don’t forget your swimsuit and towel! For personal food, you may want to bring a few of your favorite bars to supplement your lunch that will be provided and perhaps snacks for the evenings. There is a small convenience store and gas station nearby in Nordegg, but they don’t have too much—bring what you need! There are a couple of dogs on site, so if you have allergies bring your drugs! There are full showers, bunks, pillows and blankets provided. Booze can be stored in one of the large fridges on site, you will need to BYOB.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Please bring a bit of cash for a tip for our hosts! They work hard and always impress!!
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Directions: http://www.coe.ca/sheiling/driving.htm I think the drive usually takes about 3-4 hours.
Carpool Departure Time:
Carpool Location:
Arranged Individually by each carpool group.
Carpool Directions:
I have started a topic on the Forum for the ACC Calgary Section Website for comments related to carpooling so you can connect with other cool section members.
You can find it under: Trip Reports: Alberta: 2012 Nordegg Ice Long Weekend
Notes:
This is the Family Day Long Weekend.
Cost: The cost for this weekend extravaganza is $235. This includes:
Three nights accommodation (Fri, Sat and Sun, including use of hot-tub!
All three meals for Sat and Sun.
Breakfast on Monday.
If you are interested in arriving early on Friday and would like to have Friday night dinner included please add on $15.00.
A Massage therapist is available, call for details! (hourly rate)
Once you have been added to the list, you need to mail your payment to me ASAP to confirm your spot...
101 St. Moritz Place SW
Calgary, AB
T3H 0A6
Make Cheques out to Sandy Fransham.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our participant responsibility guidelines!
There are sometimes exceptions made for partial payment for those who can not attend the entire weekend if space allows. Contact Sandy Fransham at sandyfransham@shaw.ca to inquire.
*Cancellation Policy*: If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Calgary Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.
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Registration for this event closed on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 11:55 PM.