This is a repost because everyone was too busy
schmoozing and boozing at their Xmas parties on
Dec 18th when we first tried to run this
course.
This 1 day intro to ice course is aimed at
learning the basics of Ice Climbing. The course
also works greats for those looking to get back
into the "swing" of things under a Guide's
supervision.
What will be covered: All the basics including,
how to swing your tool, how to kick and use
your feet, how to walk in crampons, belaying
and tying in, basic efficient movement skills
on a variety of ice angles...lots of practice
climbing and improving technique
Where? Condition dependent of course but Sean
often does this one at Junkyards, King Creek,
Wedge Smears or Haffner.
Required Items to Bring:
Harness, helmet, ice tools, crampons pre-
adjusted to boots, boots suitable for ice
climbing, locking carabiner and belay device.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Warm belay jacket,extra gloves, lunch, thermos
with hot drinks, sun screen, camera, etc.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Sean will contact the group the week before the
course at which point the group can coordinate
carpooling.
Notes:
This trip will be a first-come-first-served
basis following the order of payments of
$131.25 (this includes tax) received by the ACC
Calgary Treasurer.
To submit payment:
Send e-transfer to treasurer@acccalgary.ca
Follow that e-transfer with an email to
treasurer@acccalgary.ca confirming the answer
to your security question as well as confirming
which course your payment is in respect of.
About the course leader: Sean Isaac is a
sponsored climbing athlete and an ACMG Alpine
Guide specializing in technical leadership
instruction in addition to guiding rock, ice
and alpine routes. To learn more about Sean,
please visit his website at www.seanisaac.com
*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 Saturday, February 07, 2015 at 12:00 PM.