Participants:
This event is orientated to less experienced
and aspiring alpinists. However you should be
fit for the mountains, comfortable doing
scrambling peaks and capable of belaying / easy
roped rock climbing. If in doubt please
register and then contact the trip leaders
There will be a practice / instructional day
on Saturday followed by a climb of either A2 or
Boundary Peak on Sunday.
Saturday - Snow and Ice Anchors and
Crevasse Rescue
We will find an appropriate area of terrain
on Parker Ridge or the toe of the Athabasca
Glacier and practice snow and ice anchors and
crevasse rescue. How snowy or how icy the
anchors we get to practice depends on
conditions.
Sunday - A2 or Boundary Peak Climb
A2 is the peak between Hilda and Athabasca
and a fine easier Icefields objective. The
ascent involves a bit of everything - steep
glacial tongue of snow / ice, glacier crossing,
rock scrambling and easy alpine rock climbing.
We could climb Boundary peak too on the way
back.
As with all Alpine objectives, this is
weather dependent. In dubious conditions we may
just climb Boundary Peak, or another objective
entirely.
You must have registered for the Alpine
Review to be accepted on this trip.
Logistics:
As part of the Alpine Review we will make
arrangements the day before. Sunday will
require an alpine start.
Travel: Carpools to Beauty Creek as
as the main Alpine Review trip.
Required Items to Bring:
We will send you a detailed kit list, but the
you should have, or hire, the necessary
technical personal equipment: Helmet, harness,
mountaineering boots with well fitting crampons
(anti-balling plates are obligatory),
mountaineering axe, 3-4 locking crabs, 2 non-
lockers (ideally identical shape), 2x5m lengths
of chord, belay device, 2 ice screws
(we can provide these for you if you want),
appropriate clothing, waterproofs, gloves,
food, water, hot drink, head lamp, sunglasses,
etc. The club will provide the ropes.
Notes:
Please email the leaders with a brief description
of your relevant experience.
As per the Alpine Review cancellation.
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.
Trip Feedback If you have any feedback, positive or negative, concerning this trip or any other, we want to hear from you! You can send any feedback you may have to the Section Chair.
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.
The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.
Registration for this event closed on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 12:00 AM.