Sunwapta Peak - Sunday, Aug 21, 2016

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The Basics:
Event Type: Scramble 
Event Location: Columbia Icefields Area 
Date(s) & Time:   Sunday, Aug 21, 2016 07:00 AM  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Aug 19, 2016 08:00 PM  
Event Duration: full LONG day  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):    

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 5
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 3
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   4 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

OPTIONAL

Plan A:
Leave Calgary at some point on Saturday, drive to Beauty Creek Hostel and spend the night there. The big advantage is that you avoid a really early start which you would otherwise have to face if you wanted to drive to the trailhead on Sun morning. The drive is about 3 hours and the scramble starts at 7am on Sun as it will be a long day! If you choose this RECOMMENDED option, you would be responsible for calling the Beauty Creek Hostel to reserve your bed. I (Eva) will be leaving the city at around 4pm on Sat and will have room for one passenger, if there's interest.

There is a 10% discount for Hi Hostel members. See site for details: http://www.hihostels.ca/1084/Home/Canada-Hostels/Alberta-Hostels/index.hostel?p=ab

It's a wilderness hostel with no running water (No showers/No flush toilets) -- they do have purified drinking water for cooking

Plan B:
You may prefer to hit the road early on Sun morning and meet at the trailhead (Stanley Falls - park at a pull-off area on the East side of the Icefields Parkway). For more info, see Kane's book page 312. Please ensure you're there by no later than 7:20am. I can help to arrange carpooling from Calgary if needed.

Sunday:

Leave the hostel by 7am and enjoy a beautiful day on Sunwapta. The views from this peak are absolutely stunning and the weather forecast looks great. Descend and drive back to Calgary.


** NOTE **
Even though this is an easy scramble, it is a long, long slog up with the elevation gain of 1735m (greater than Mt Temple) therefore this trip is not for beginners. Please make sure you are in good physical shape to attempt this scramble.


Sunwapta Peak: 3315m

Elevation gain: 1735m

Round trip time: 7-12 hrs (could be longer or shorter depending on conditions of terrain, weather and group.

Round trip distance: 13km

Technical difficulty: easy scramble

Fitness level: advanced

Pace: Expect this trip to be at a moderate and steady pace. If weather permits, expect quick stops for pictures and an extended break on the summit.


The organizer has not been in the area, therefore be prepared for assisting with route-finding if needed. Or at least bring some patience :-)
Required Items to Bring:

The usual scrambling gear

Ice-axe

Any personal medication(s)

Personal first aid kit

Headlamp

Sufficient amount of food and WATER for a long day

Recommended Items to Bring:

Hostel gear: Dinner, lunch, breakfast, soft slippers for inside, book, toiletries, ear plugs(?), etc.

Trip gear: sunscreen, sunglasses, camera

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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Registration for this event closed on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 08:00 PM.