Come out for one day to learn the basics of Ice
Climbing; this course is designed to get you back
into the "swing" of things or learn for the first
time.
What will be covered: How to swing your tools, how
to kick and use your feet, how to walk in
crampons, belaying and tying in, basic efficient
movement skills on a variety of ice angles...
lots of practice climbing and improving technique.
Cost $115 includes GST.
The course will be taught by Sarah Hueniken, a
full ACMG Alpine Guide.
Sarah Hueniken has been living and guiding in
Canmore for the past 11 years. As a full ACMG
Alpine guide, she spends her summers guiding rock
and alpine and her winters guiding ice and mixed
routes. Having climbed for over 19 years, Sarah
has traveled and worked in various places
throughout the US, Mexico, South America and Asia
to explore the mountains of the world. Highlights
have included a first ascent of a 6000m peak
bordering Tibet (Sachun 5.10+ M5), new ice lines
in Iceland and Canada, first ascent of sea stacks
in Newfoundland, Spray Ice, and participating in
various climbing competitions. Sarah also works
with Chicks with Picks, NOLS, and is an Outdoor
Research, Hot Chillys and Sterling Rope sponsored
athlete.
Required Items to Bring:
Harness, helmet, ice tools, crampons pre-adjusted
to boots, boots suitable for ice climbing, locking
carabiner and belay device
Recommended Items to Bring:
Warm belay jacket,extra pair of gloves,thermos with
hot drinks,lunch, sun screen and camera.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
TBA the week before the course
Notes:
This trip will be a first-come-first-serve and
this is based on who can deliver their $115
cheque/cash/INTERAC e-Transfer (to ACC Calgary)
first. Your payment options are as follows: Send
cheque in an envelope (make your cheque out to the
"Alpine Club of Canada - Calgary Section") and
mail to: Gerry Drotar 65 Tararidge Close NE
Calgary AB. T3J2P5 Or, send an INTERAC e-Transfer
to the ACC Treasurer using the
Treasurer@ACCCalgary.ca email address.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our participant responsibility guidelines!
Please review our participant responsibility
guidelines!
*Note: Cancellation Policy: Due to the popularity
of these clinics, full payment must be received to
book your spot. There will be no refund for
cancellations. Courses will run regardless of
weather unless the guide deems conditions unsafe
then a back-up option may be executed. This is to
be decided by the guide the evening before.
*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 Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 12:00 PM.