(Tentatively) leave Canoe Meadows campground 8am, arrive Wasootch Ck. 8:15. Complete and finalize Club Liability Waivers. Depending on weather, start hiking ASAP to Wasootch Tower NW col. Arrive Wasootch Twr NW col app. 9:30, discuss and prepare to climb. Depending on weather, start climbing 'normal' NW face route 10:00. Arrive summit of Wasootch Tower app. noon. Lunch and discussions at summit, 1 hr. Start descent 13:00, half hour to main rappel anchor. Start rappel 13:30. Everyone down on scree at NW Col 14:30, pack equipment and regroup. Start hiking descent 15:00. Parking Lot 16:00, Congratulations and Farewells all round.
Required Items to Bring:
Day pack, helmet, harness, personal tie-in sling, 2 locking carabiners, approach shoes, rock shoes, warm clothing (sweater, toque, gloves), rain/wind jacket & pants, water, lunch.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Belay/rappel device, prussik cord (3m in loop),sun cream, sun glasses, hiking pole, camera (on cord)
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
From Hwy 1 or Canoe Meadows campground, south on Kananaskis Highway, pass Porcupine Ck. (road signs), shortly exit next left for Wasootch Ck., park in the lot at the end of the road, beside the creek.
Carpool Departure Time:
08:00 AM
Carpool Location:
Canoe Meadows Campground
Carpool Directions:
Meet at Canoe Meadows Campground (road sign), to right of Kananaskis Hwy, south of Hwy 1.
Notes:
Nice hike up to the Tower. Short and easy but exposed climbing on good rock, some scrambling.
Number of Participants accepted may depend on available helpers among signups.
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Registration for this event closed on Sunday, June 07, 2015 at 08:00 AM.