| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Scramble | |
| Event Location: | | Icefields Parkway | |
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Sunday, Nov 02, 2014
08:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 05:45 AM @ Our Lady of Assumption School)
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Registration Cut Off:
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Saturday, Nov 01, 2014
04:30 PM
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| Event Duration: | | 6-9 hrs + 2.5hr driving time e/w | |
| Difficulty Rating: |
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D2 - See Conversion Chart
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |
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Members Only
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| Attendee Screening: |
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Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 8 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 0 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 0 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 0 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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1 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: |
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No
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| Itinerary: |
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Clear skies on the divide Sunday, so why not Mt Weed per Alan Kane's guide p299.
This scramble starts off in the trees but very quickly emerges onto the slopes of Observation Peak. From there the slopes are partially grass covered lower down to typical scree higher up. A few easy ledges gets you beyond a rockband. After that it is just a scree plod to the top. Awesome views of glaciers and lakes from the summit.
May be a bit of a cornice to negotiate; otherwise it's listed as a moderate. Should have a little snow to help with the rubble. Listed as Class 2/3
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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crampons, mountaineering axe, Sturdy hiking boots
water, gloves, toque, neck tube,
lunch, snacks,
gaiters,
$ or park pass for entry into Banff National Park
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| Recommended Items to Bring: |
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hiking poles, camera, sun screen
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| How to Get There: |
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Take highway #1 west about 2km past Lake Louise overpass and head north on the Icefields Parkway for approx. 7km past Peyto Lake viewpoint. (winter access to Peyto)
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| Carpool Departure Time: |
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05:45 AM
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| Carpool Location: |
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Our Lady of Assumption School
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| Notes: |
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Review the guidebook description and remember that we will be above snowline, winter scrambling, back up plan is Isabelle Peak.
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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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Trip Feedback
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