| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Scramble | |
| Event Location: | | Sheep River, about 35km W of Turner Valley on Hwy 546 | |
| Date(s) & Time: |
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Sunday, Nov 16, 2008
08:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:30 AM @ Southland Leisure Centre)
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Registration Cut Off:
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Thursday, Nov 13, 2008
11:55 PM
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| Event Duration: | | 6-8 hours, plus driving time | |
| Difficulty Rating: |
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D4 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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Cruz Miraback
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |
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Members & Guests, 18 And Older 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: | | 3 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 0 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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7 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: |
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No
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| Itinerary: |
This is an overflow trip from Andy's Saturday Mount Rae trip. Qualified people who were on his waiting list will get priority for this trip. The objective is to do a scramble/climb under mixed winter conditions, i.e. rock, snow, and ice. Because of the short amount of daylight, the peak to be climbed will be fairly close to Calgary, have a short and straightforward approach, and be do-able as a 5-hour Moderate scramble under ideal conditions. Under winter conditions, this should translate to a 6-8 hour Difficult or "Climber's" scramble using Kane's terminology. All participants must be experienced in performing an ice axe self-arrest with and without crampons.
Distance: 14km
Cumulative Vertical Gain: 1100m
Sunrise: 0756 Sunset: 1647
Duration: 6-8 hours, plus driving time
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| Required Items to Bring: |
Headlamp
Rock helmet
Ice axe
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness, 2 locking carabiners, 2 prussiks, 2 slings, 4 snap carabiners, very small rack (I'll be bringing 1 or 2 short 9mm club ropes)
Layered clothing for winter conditions, especially warm headgear, gloves, and mitts
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| Recommended Items to Bring: |
Gaiters to keep scree & snow out of your boots
Hiking poles
Bear spray
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| How to Get There: |
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From Turner Valley, drive about 35km W on Hwy 546 to the end of the Hwy at the Junction Creek parking lot.
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| Carpool Departure Time: |
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06:30 AM
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| Carpool Location: |
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Southland Leisure Centre
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| Carpool Directions: |
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2000 Southland Drive SW, at 19 Street SW
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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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