All participants must be competent using an avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, ice axe, and crampons, and must be familiar with glacier travel & crevasse rescue techniques.
According to Chic Scott, "A tremendous ski ascent offering superb views of the Freshfield and Mummery groups, Howse Peak, Mount Forbes, and Mount Columbia." From the highway we cross the Mistaya River (hopefully still frozen) and head up Epaulette Creek. Continue past Epaulette Lake. As you approach the head of the main valley, climb into the hanging valley to the right. Continue to the col at the head of the valley, about 1.3km W of White Pyramid. If conditions permit, we'll ascend the W ridge to the summit. The ski back down from the col can be excellent.
ATES Rating: Class 3 Complex
Distance: 18km
Cumulative Vertical Gain: 1650m
Sunrise: 0643 Sunset: 2050
Duration: 10-11 hours , plus driving time
Required Items to Bring:
AT or tele skis & skins
Avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel
Ice axe, crampons fitted for ski boots
Harness, 2 locking carabiners, 2 snap carabiners, 2 prussiks, 1 ice screw
Headlamp
Personal first aid kit
Lots of fluids
Recommended Items to Bring:
Ski crampons
Ski helmet
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Take the TransCanada past Lake Louise and turn onto the Icefields Parkway. Continue for about 64km and park at the pull-out on the west side of the highway, about 5km north of Waterfowl Lakes.
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Waiver and Membership Requirement
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed
ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.
A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. If your
membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings
without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.
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Registration for this event closed on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 11:55 PM.