| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Scramble | |
| Event Location: | | Mt Niblock | |
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Thursday, Jul 30, 2009
08:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:00 AM @ Recycle bins at Hwy 1 and Stoney Trail)
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Registration Cut Off:
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Tuesday, Jul 28, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Event Duration: | | 8 hours | |
| Difficulty Rating: |
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D2 - See Conversion Chart
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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: | | 10 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 0 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 6 |
| 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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This is a trip for Over 55's!
- Start at the parking lot at Lake Louise. There are two parking lots at the Lake. We'll park in the lower one, close to the washroom.
- We'll hike the trail to Lake Agnes, then ascend to the White/Niblock col as described in Alan Kane's Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies. From there we'll scramble to the summit of Mt Niblock.
- We'll be looking for snow patches which always seem to linger on this route. We'll practice ascending/descending on snow and self-arrest using an ice axe.
- We'll descend by the same route - again using snow where it is possible.
- Distance about 15 kms. Total elevation gain about 1,260 metres. High point 2976 metres.
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| Required Items to Bring: |
- Helmet.
- Ice axe.
- Summer hiking gear for rain or shine - including warm clothing.
- Food and drink.
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| How to Get There: |
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Start at the parking lot at Lake Louise. There are two parking lots at the Lake. We'll park in the lower one, close to the washroom.>
- Take Hwy 1 to Lake Louise.
- Drive up to the Lake.
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| Carpool Departure Time: |
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06:00 AM
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| Carpool Location: |
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Recycle bins at Hwy 1 and Stoney Trail
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| Carpool Directions: |
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Recycle bins are on South side of Hwy 1 just West of junction with Stoney Trail.
To get to the recycle bins you have to go 1 km further West on Hwy 1, take the exit to Valley Ridge, then loop back on the service road on South side of highway.
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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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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.
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