Intro to Trad Rock Climbing, by Sean Isaac - 2 days July 16 & 17 - Saturday, Jul 16, 2016

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The Basics:
Event Type: Course 
Event Location: Day one will likely be spent at Wasootch and day two at Back-of-the-Lake; subject to Sean making changes at his discretion 
Date(s) & Time:   Saturday, Jul 16, 2016 07:00 AM  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Jul 08, 2016 09:00 PM  
Event Duration: July 16 & 17, 2016 Saturday and Sunday 
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Ken Chatel
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 6
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   5 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
Costs: $262.50 for two days of instruction (1:6 ratio) which includes GST.
Dates: July 16th & 17th - Sat. & Sunday. **There is no option to attend only one of the two sessions**
Course Content: This course is aimed at novice to intermediate rock climbers with some indoor or outdoor climbing experience. Sport climbing leaders (leading with bolts) of all abilities will also find this course valuable in making the transition from bolts to traditional protection.
The curriculum includes: crack climbing techniques, gear placements, anchor construction and leading strategies.
Prerequisites: This is not a beginner course; some climbing experience is necessary. At the minimum, participants should have at least climbed in a gym and can offer a safe top-rope belay.
Required Items to Bring:
Participants are not required to have their own rack. Rock shoes, harness, helmet and belay device is the only mandatory equipment needs.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Warm clothes (expect to stand around and listen/learn) and then participate, approach shoes, chalk bag, a few locking biners, sun screen, pack, lunch/drink, rain gear.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:   Sean will contact participants before the course to confirm a meetup time & place.  

Notes:
This trip will be a first-come-first-serve and this is based on who can deliver their $262.50 (this includes tax) cheque/cash/INTERAC e- Transfer (to ACC Calgary) first. Send an INTERAC e-Transfer to the ACC Treasurer using the Treasurer@ACCCalgary.ca email address. 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 Friday, July 08, 2016 at 09:00 PM.