The temperatures are getting warmer and the crags are getting dryer, so it is time to kick off the rock climbing season for 2014. The Black Band in Banff is a great low elevation and south facing sport climbing area ideal for this time of the year. As long as the weather on Saturday and Sunday is the same as currently forecasted, it will make for a great day out in the mountains. We will leave Calgary (in the NW) in between 8am and 9am on Sunday morning, drive to Banff and will spend hopefully a sunny day at the Black Band climbing area.
I can set up some top-ropes, if required. All levels of climbers are welcome, but you need to be able to give your climbing partners a save belay as this is not a course. If I never climbed with you, please send a short description of your climbing experience to link_tobias(at)web.de
As the weather is the crucial factor on this trip, I will decide on Saturday if we give it a go or not. Keep your fingers crossed.
Further information about the exact departure time and the place we meet will be send out to participants later on.
Required Items to Bring:
helmet, harness, belay device, climbing shoes, rope, quick draws etc. gas money for the drivers (let me know if you miss anything of this –except the money ;-)
Recommended Items to Bring:
A warm pair of gloves for the time you are not climbing or belaying, a thinner one for belaying, warm jacket, maybe some warmer over pants, sunglasses, food and drinks, camera, a sense of humor and a smile on your face
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Registration for this event closed on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 01:00 PM.