Costs: $131.25 per person (1:6 ratio) which
includes GST
Course Content: A one-day course to provide a
basic understanding of improvised rock rescue
techniques so you can deal with simple cliff-side
emergencies. Techniques to be covered include
escaping the belay, emergency lowers, tandem
rappels, a simple 3:1 raising system and releasing
an auto device. Course content can be adapted to
the experience level of the group.
Prerequisites: Some climbing experience is
necessary whether it's indoor, outdoor, lead or
top-rope. Participants must be able to offer a
safe top-rope belay. Knowledge of standard knots
and hitches is also recommended (clove hitch,
prussic hitch, munter hitch, fisherman’s, figure-
8) but not necessary.
Required Items to Bring:
Harness, helmet, belay device (auto-blocking like
ATC-Guide or Reverso is recommended), 4-5 locking
carabiners (at least one being a Munter shape), 4
non-locking carabiners, 1 double-length shoulder
sling, 2 7mmx5m Prussic cords, 1 7mmx1.5m prussic
cord and a lunch/drink
Recommended Items to Bring:
Warm clothes (expect to stand around and
listen/learn) and then participate.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Drive west on Hwy 1, take the Exshaw turn off,
head north until you intersect Hwy 1A and then
take a right (head northeast) for about 1 km and
look for the Yamnuska parking lot sign. Turn left
onto a small gravel road which leads you to the
parking lot.
Carpool Departure Time:
07:00 AM
Carpool Location:
Carpool is left for participants to coordinate among themselves.
Notes:
This trip will be a first-come-first-serve and
this is based on who can deliver their $131.25
(this includes tax) cheque/cash/INTERAC e-Transfer
(to ACC Calgary) first. Your payment options are
as follows: 1. Send an INTERAC e-Transfer to the
ACC Treasurer using the Treasurer@ACCCalgary.ca
email address. **PREFERRED** 2. Send cash or
cheque(s) in an envelope (make your cheque(s) out
to the "Alpine Club of Canada - Calgary Section")
and mail to: ACC, C/O 6039 Dalmead Crescent NW Calgary, T3A 1G2,
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/Partial Attendance: Please review our participant responsibility guidelines!
Cancellation Policy: Courses are offered at a
discounted rate based on a 1:6 ration of
instructor to student (40% discount from standard
rates). Due to the popularity of these clinics,
full payment must be received to book your spot.
There will be no refund for cancellations. Courses
will run regardless of weather unless the guide
deems conditions unsafe then either a back-up
option will be executed (i.e. rock rescue in the
climbing gym if torrential rain) or an appropriate
date will be rescheduled. This is to be decided by
the guide the evening before.
*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 Monday, April 20, 2015 at 09:00 PM.