We will leave the hostel and drive about 20 minutes to the parking for Balfour wall. It's a bit of a hike up to the climbs. Once there we'll set up top ropes and people can run laps on a variety of spots. Balfour can get a bit busy so we may be sharing with other groups.
During the day we can just climb, or people can participate in the anchor building, practice v-threads, mock lead etc. Whatever the group wants.
Participants need to know how to top-rope belay.
This event is for Ice Review participants. Participants will remain on the waiting list for this event until they have signed up for the Ice Review weekend, and then will be added to this climbing event on a FCFS basis.
Warm drinks, snacks for the day, lots of gloves, big puffy jacket and other warm clothes. Ice screws if you have them and want to practice with them, ice clippers, v-thread hooker if you want to practice v-threads, some sort of personal anchor or sling.
It is recommended to use crampons that attach to boots via bails on the front and back and please fit crampons to boots prior to coming out.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Drive up the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93N) for 60 km. From there you will see a small rest stop like parking lot. From there the trail is quite obvious.
Carpool Departure Time:
08:00 AM
Carpool Location:
Mosquito Creek Hostel
Carpool Directions:
We will talk on Saturday to determine what time we'll leave Sunday morning and try to take as few vehicles as possible to the climbing.
Notes:
Trip Hazards – Must read BEFORE registering!
Rockfall and icefall
can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking). What are the risks? Impact from a falling rock or ice can result in injury or death and can also damage equipment such as ropes.
Avalanche
can occur in the terrain in which we operate and can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. skiing/snowboarding). What are the risks? Anyone caught in an avalanche is at risk of personal injury, death, and/or property damage or loss.
Terrain
Crevasses
Cornice fall
Trees, forest deadfall and tree stumps
Creeks
Rocks and Boulders
Variable and difficult walking terrain
Impact or collision with other persons or objects
Encounters with domestic or wild animals
Contact with poisonous flora or fauna
Loss of balance or control
Slips, trips,and falls
Falls and Belaying
Mountaineering and ice climbing present the risk of falling from the wall causing the climber to collide with the wall or the ground, which can lead to injury or death.
The risk of belay failure is also present, which can contribute to the risk of a ground fall.
Communication, rescue and medical treatment
Communication can be difficult and in the event of a accident rescue and treatment may not be available
Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field
If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow
*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, January 19, 2024 at 08:00 PM.