Mount Cline Southwest Ridge (II, 5.4) - Friday, Jul 26, 2019

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The Basics:
Event Type: Alpine 
Event Location: David Thompson 
Date(s) & Time:   Friday, Jul 26, 2019 05:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 05:00 PM @ )  
Registration Cut Off:   Wednesday, Jul 24, 2019 12:00 AM  
Event Duration: 2 Nights 
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Kyle Potts
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 8
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   8 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Mount Cline is the highest, and the only 11,000er in the David Thompson! We will tackle the Southwest Ridge (II, 5.4). Preference will be given to participants of the Summer AMP events.

Depart Calgary around 5pm Friday July 26th and drive to the David Thompson Resort where we will camp for the night. Saturday morning we will do some cragging at The Dark Side. We will then hike into the Mount Cline bivy site (~4hr). Sunday will be an alpine start to climb the Southwest Ridge of Mount Cline then return to Calgary in the evening.

Cost will be ~$20 per person for camping.
Required Items to Bring:

Personal gear/clothing and food for two nights of camping.

Climbing and glacier travel gear: Helmet, harness, mountaineering boots, crampons, ice axe, belay device, 2 additional locking carabiners, anchor sling (120cm) w 2 non-locking and 2 locking carabiners, 2x 5mm 10kN accessory cord, 1x 2m 10kN accessory cord.

A formal gear list will be provided closer to the event.

Recommended Items to Bring:

Quick draws and sport climbing gear if planning to lead.

Warm belay jacket, extra pair of gloves, extra layers/warm clothing, waterproof shell, thermos with hot drinks, lunch, sunglasses, sun screen and camera.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:   https://www.google.com/maps/place/David+Thompson+Resort/@52.1 894834,-116.4793673,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x8b6d28646506 0dad?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwioqPy1- KrjAhUB3lQKHdUYB4QQ_BIwDnoECBAQCA  
Carpool Departure Time:   05:00 PM
Carpool Location:  
Carpool Directions:   Carpooling will be coordinated before the event.

Waiver:
Everyone attending this event will be required to sign the ACC Waiver at the beginning of the event. Read the waiver carefully to ensure you fully understand it. If possible, please print and fill it out except for the signature fields before arriving at the event.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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Registration for this event closed on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 12:00 AM.