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| Event Type: | | Scramble | |
| Event Location: | | Icefields Parkway | |
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Saturday, Jul 26, 2008
09:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 07:00 AM @ Shouldice Arena)
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Registration Cut Off:
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Thursday, Jul 24, 2008
08:00 PM
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| Event Duration: | | 1 Day | |
| Difficulty Rating: |
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D1 - See Conversion Chart
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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: | | 6 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 0 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 3 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 0 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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3 (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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Follow the Helen Lake-Dolomite Pass trail described in the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide. The trail ascends moderately, but steadily through subalpine forest for the first few km.
Once you reach Helen Lake, you have a couple of options on how to tackle the lower slopes of Cirque Peak. The first edition of Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies suggested traversing to the left of the rocky outcrop to reach talus slopes. There are plentiful hand holds and the rock is firm for the most part. The second edition now suggests following Dolomite Pass trail around to the right of the outcrop to find a suitable path to the shoulder. This however provides fewer challenges
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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Helmet, Ice Axe, Sturdy Boots(no runners please).
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| Recommended Items to Bring: |
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food, water, sunscreen, plus your usual layers.
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| How to Get There: |
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32 kms from the junction of TransCanada and Highway 93 North
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| Carpool Departure Time: |
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07:00 AM
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| Carpool Location: |
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Shouldice Arena
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| Carpool Directions: |
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Email me for details
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| Notes: |
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I checked this peak this past weekend and notice a layer of snow on the slope. Normally an Ice Axe is not necessary at this time of the year but just in case we'll bring one.
This trip is ideal for beginners.
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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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