| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Alpine | |
| Event Location: | | N end of Queen Creek | |
| Date(s) & Time: |
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Sunday, Jul 20, 2008
07:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 08:00 AM @ E side of Glenmore Landing shopping centre (or at my house at 6323 Larkspur Way SW))
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Registration Cut Off:
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Friday, Jul 18, 2008
11:59 PM
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| Event Duration: | | 5 days | |
| Difficulty Rating: |
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D2 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |
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Members Only
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| Attendee Screening: |
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Attendees are Pre-Screened
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 8 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 0 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 2 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 0 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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0 (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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20st: drive to the Bull River road, then N, taking the Queen Crk
cutoff; drive up Swanson logging road as far as possible; the
backpack to small lake on E side of Swanson.
21: climb Swanson by whatever route is feasible
22: climb Haynes -- navigation, exploration, and route-finding
required.
23: climb Gagnebin -- navigation, exploration, and route-finding
required.
24: drive home
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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Overnight gear (bivy sac or tent); food & cooking equipment;
harness, helmet, ice axe; bear spray.
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| Recommended Items to Bring: |
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Truck or SUV with 4WD and high clearance -- we will need one of
these vehicles for every four participants (I have one)
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| How to Get There: |
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We will drive there in convoy
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| Carpool Departure Time: |
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08:00 AM
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| Carpool Location: |
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E side of Glenmore Landing shopping centre (or at my house at 6323 Larkspur Way SW)
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| Carpool Directions: |
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Will provide by telephone
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| Notes: |
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This is a serious exploratory adventure: I have some knowledge
of this area and of Swanson, but very little of Haynes or
Gagnebin. We may find easy routes up these peaks, but we
may not -- be prepared for anything. As well, the back roads in
to this area are not maintained -- we may need to walk farther
than expected or to find an alternate route in to the area. Wildlife
will be plentiful, Navigation and climbing problems will
generally be serious and continuous. Experience personnel
only need apply, and even those should be prepared for
arduous conditions.
Please note: this trip and these dates are very much weather-
dependent, and may be revised as conditions dictate -- there's
no point in driving 600 km just to get rained out!
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our participant responsibility guidelines!
*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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