| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Training | |
| Event Location: | | Wasootch | |
| Date(s) & Time: |
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Monday, Jul 17, 2017
05:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 05:00 PM @ COP Parking lot, by the recycling bins)
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Registration Cut Off:
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Sunday, Jul 16, 2017
05:00 PM
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| Event Duration: | | 2-3 hours | |
| Difficulty Rating: |
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D1 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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Julie Morter
Nicole Morter
Tobias Link
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |
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Members Only
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| Attendee Screening: |
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Attendees are Pre-Screened
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 20 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 0 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 5 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 0 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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9 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: |
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No
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| Itinerary: |
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The Real Outdoor Climbing Knowledge
Introductory Training
(ROCK IT) program is for all people new to rock
climbing or for
people who need a refresher from scratch. No
previous
experience in any climbing activity is
required. ROCK IT is not
a training program for your physical strength,
but we will set
you up with the technical knowledge necessary
to take part on
other Section trips posted on the trip schedule
throughout the
summer like the weekly Rock Rage, as well as
other ACC day
and weekend trips. The ultimate goal of the
program is to take
participants from the beginner level to self
sufficient climbers
who can climb on their own and be safe and
competent
climbing partners. All of the sessions will be
posted on the club
calendar, so keep an eye out for them.
The fourth session is where you put everything
you've learned together! We will expect our
participants to run the show from the moment we
arrive at the Wasootch parking lot. We are
looking for participants to:
-Use a guidebook and topo to identify the
location at which to set up a top rope
-Set up an anchor and top rope
-Demonstrate proper belay technique with their
partner
-Clean anchors and rappel back to the ground
afterwards
We will also set up a couple of extra ropes for
participants to practice their climbing
technique while they wait to set up a top-rope.
I will be working on compiling a list of areas
that can be used for top-ropes. However, you
can also always go out with Rock Rage or try to
go out on another ACC trip to practice as well.
We've already seen some of you out and about on
your own, but if you're feeling rusty you can
review some of the video's we've sent
previously or even do some reading online.
You will require gear for belaying, climbing,
setting anchors and rappelling. We also will
need approximately 1 rope per 3 or 4 people, so
please bring a rope if you have one.
The carpool will leave the recycling bins at
5PM sharp!
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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-Climbing shoes
-Helmet
-Harness
-belay/rappel device
-anchor package (lockers/biners and
sling)
-self belay sling/Personal anchor
-prussic cord/hollow block
-rope,
appropriate clothing.
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| How to Get There: |
| Event Directions: |
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Wasootch Parking Area on Highway 40 (Kananaskis)
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| Carpool Departure Time: |
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05:00 PM
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| Carpool Location: |
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COP Parking lot, by the recycling bins
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| Carpool Directions: |
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Meet at the recycling bins at 4:45 to sign
waivers and arrange carpools. We will be
leaving at 5PM sharp!
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our participant responsibility guidelines!
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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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.
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