Alpine Leadership Week - Monday, May 27, 2024

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The Basics:
Event Type: Course 
Event Location: Nordegg, David Thompson Corridor, Jasper, Lake Louise 
Event Starts:   Monday, May 27, 2024 08:00 AM  
Event Ends:   Friday, May 31, 2024 05:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Monday, May 06, 2024 09:00 AM  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Karla Kuharic
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, 19 and Older Only  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 6
Minimum Group Size: 3
Number Registered So Far:   5 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:



Date:  May 27-31, 2024


This is a 5-day unforgettable week of Intermediate Alpine Leadership and skill development in the David Thompson Corridor and beyond. 


Taught by ACMG Alpine Guide Tim Taylor at Girth Hitch Guiding.


Alpine Leadership Weeklong Workshop - Girth Hitch Guiding


Refine your current skills and knowledge before the climbing season begins.  This course will require you to make decisions and climb in a dynamic alpine environment. You should leave this course feeling empowered to confidently begin alpine climbing independently. Let's have fun in a positive, supportive environment with other fellow climbers.  


Expect 2-3 days of skill refining in each discipline.

 

- Rock rescue

- Glacier travel and crevasse rescue

- Trad Climbing skills and systems


Expect 2-3 days of Alpine Objectives in which you will share leads (if you feel comfortable).



Please note:  These 5 days will be intensive and all participants should be at an intermediate level to get the most out of this week. 

  • Please arrive with lunch, water, and a full tank of gas.
  • Accommodations: TBA (most likely we will be camping)
  • Food and accommodations are not provided for this week and if hut bookings are used the group will be given directions for booking.
Required Items to Bring:

Mountain boots

Glacier travel crampons

Socks

Light base layer

Softshell pants

Hard-shell pants

Long sleeve sun shirt

Mid-top layer

Insulating top layer

Shell top layer

Harness

Helmet

1 120cm sling

2 small locking carabiners

1 ATC with HMS carabiners

1 spare HMS carabiner

Mountain Axe

Hiking Pole

Leather Gloves

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Headlamp

OPTIONAL BUT BENEFICIAL:

5 Meter bundle of 7mm cordelette

Petzl Micro Traxion and Tiblock

Short Prusik or 13.5 inch Sterling Hollow Block

Recommended Items to Bring:

Personal items

How to Get There:
Event Directions:  

Starting in Nordegg.  The exact time and location TBA

Accommodations TBA

  

Notes:

Waiver:  GHG PDF (girthhitchguiding.ca)

Email:  karlakuharic@gmail.com for any questions you may have.


Payment Options:
  • Member $1161.00 CAD
  • Guest $1161.00 CAD
  • Coordinator $1161.00 CAD
Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our participant responsibility guidelines!

Date:  May 27-31, 2024

Cost:  $1161 + 5% GST

Deposit to hold your spot $261.19  E-transfer: paygirthhitch@gmail.com

  • Deposit is non-refundable


    CANCELLATION & REFUNDS

    Girth Hitch Guiding must receive notice of cancellation in writing at booking@girthhitchguiding.ca

    In the event that Girth Hitch Guiding has to cancel the course, your payment will be fully refunded.


*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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