The main objective of the trip is to climb Mt.
Aberdeen (and Hado), via the standard glacier
route beginning in Surprise Valley, to the
Aberdeen/Hado col, and then to descend into
Paradise Valley. Aberdeen is a grade II alpine
climb with a lot of hiking, ~300m of 40-55
degree alpine ice/snow, glacier travel, some
4th class rock, and spectacular views. The
total round trip time will be 12-16 hours,
depending on conditions and the team. There are
no particularly difficult technical sections on
the climb, but it can be a long day.
I've booked Fri/Sat at the Lake Louise
campground, to give us the option of choosing
the best weather day of the weekend for our
ascent. We can crag or scramble on the other
day, depending on how the team feels.
Please email me a list of relevant alpine,
waterfall ice, and scrambling objectives you've
been on, including dates and your role on the
trip (e.g. leader, co-leader, second, or
guided). Also let me know the last time you
practiced crevasse rescue and self arrest.
Preference will be given to those participants
I've been out in the mountains with before
(even if just cragging or practicing skills),
though that is not an absolute requirement.
A mix of experience/skill is welcome on the
trip. As a minimum, everyone should be trained
& practiced in crevasse rescue & glacier
travel, and have been on at least one glacier
trip previously. I'll be looking for at least
one participant who is willing and able to
competently lead (or swing leads) for a second
rope team.
Required Items to Bring:
To be discussed. We'll get together some evening
before the trip as a team to discuss gear,
logistics, etc.
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Registration for this event closed on Monday, June 20, 2016 at 12:00 AM.