Mt Edith - South Ridge - Sunday, Sep 17, 2023

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The Basics:
Event Type: Alpine 
Event Location: Banff National Park 
Date(s) & Time:   Sunday, Sep 17, 2023 06:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:30 AM @ PetroCanada at cochrane turnoff on hwy #1)  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Sep 15, 2023 06:00 PM  
Event Duration: 1 day 
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Shaun Fluker
 

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

Itinerary:

Meet at PetroCanada along Hwy 1 at Cochrane turnoff at 630am. Hike to base of south ridge via the Edith Pass trail and climb low 5th class terrain to summit. Descend the scramble route. Expect 8 to 10 hours return to the road. This route is ideal for the experienced scrambler who wants to venture onto some lower 5th class alpine rock terrain and simple rope work.


Note the 1A is closed to vehicles, so we either park on the side of the highway or ride mountain bikes along paved pathway from Banff for some extra exercise. No decision made on this yet.

Required Items to Bring:
helmet, harness, belay device, personal sling and locking biner, leather mountaineering boots or 3/4 shank hiking boots. trip leader will communicate with group on Saturday to finalize logistics and gear.

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   06:30 AM
Carpool Location:   PetroCanada at cochrane turnoff on hwy #1

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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*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, September 15, 2023 at 06:00 PM.