I know this is a kind of late posting, but I thought a few
ACC folks interested in exotic and remote ascents might be
interested, and I wanted to wait to be sure a solid 3-day
weather window was opening up.
Macdonnell may not have been climbed -- it is remote, not
listed in any guidebook, and under 9000'; in fact, it is really
just a high point on the SW ridge of Joffre.
It is located about 3 km SE of Sylvan Pass, which itself is
about 11 km up the Joffre Creek trail from the staging area
at the far end of the Palliser River (a few km beyond the
usually parking spot for the Royal Group).
It's about a 4 hr drive and a 4-5 hr backpack to get into
position. The climb itself is a mystery -- not only is it
difficult to read the contours on the topos, the massif
spans two maps with some confusion. Well, the more
mystery, the more fun, right?
We will climb on August 4 and either stay over another
night and come on on Sunday the 5th or, if all goes
smoothly, head out on Saturday.
Required Items to Bring:
Overnight gear, food for three days, and the usual
backcountry trash
Recommended Items to Bring:
There may be scrambling, but I intend not taking a rope or
harness
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
See above
Carpool Departure Time:
08:00 AM
Carpool Location:
Bowness
Carpool Directions:
Call be at 246-8246 for directions to the rendezvous address
Notes:
This is rough and exotic country, more or less part of the very
wild Height of the Rockies area -- don't expect motels and
fast food
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Registration for this event closed on Thursday, August 02, 2012 at 06:00 PM.