This is the last weekend Hwy 40 will be open to Highwood Pass. We've had no snow and relatively warm temperatures for almost a week now, and the forecast says this will continue through next weekend. Sounds like the scrambling should be better than the skiing on the weekend. Nevertheless, we'll probably encounter slippery, icy, and snow-covered rock. There may also be some unavoidable snow sections where use of avalanche safety gear & techniques are warranted. All participants must be comfortable on Kane Difficult scrambles in dry conditions. All particpants must be experienced in performing an ice axe self-arrest with and without crampons. All participants must be experienced in using an avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel.
Distance: 8km
Cumulative Vertical Gain: 1100m
Sunrise: 0815 Sunset: 1640
Duration: 7-8 hours, plus driving time
Required Items to Bring:
Avalanche transceiver, probe, & shovel
Headlamp
Rock helmet
Ice axe
Crampons with anti-snow plates - Adjust your crampons BEFORE the trip
Harness, 2 locking carabiners, 2 prussiks, 2 slings, 2 snap carabiners (I'll be bringing 1 or 2 short 9mm club ropes and a small rack.)
Layered clothing for winter conditions, especially warm headgear, gloves, and mitts
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 Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 11:55 PM.