| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: | | Rock Climbing | |
| Event Location: | | David Thomson Highway | |
| Date(s) & Time: |
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Saturday, Aug 29, 2020
07:00 AM
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Registration Cut Off:
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Tuesday, Aug 25, 2020
12:00 PM
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| Event Duration: | | 1 Day | |
| Difficulty Rating: |
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D2 - See Conversion Chart
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| Trip Coordinator(s): |
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Lida Frydrychova
Clare Ormerod
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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: | | 6 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 0 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 0 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 0 |
| Number Registered So Far: |
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6 (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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COVID 19; Please note there are new protocols and guidelines that we must all adhere to whilst taking part in club events and courses. Please ensure you have read and understood the following documents:
Calgary Section Protocols
New Waiver/Declaration of Health
Trip Leader Checklist- Single-Day Policy
This mentorship event is part of the AMP
(Alpine Mentorship Program) organized by the
ACC Calgary section jointly with ACMG Guide
Brent Peters and PeakStratagem. Either Brent or
one of the PeakStratagem guides will be teaching this event.
The David Thompson Highway hosts 2 of the only public via ferratas in North America. How do you safely take someone new to the sport up a via ferrata? This course is aimed at club members who possess basic understanding of top rope and multipitch systems and who can competently climb outdoors at a 5.5 fitness level and are interested in leading via ferrata trips OR anyone who wants to try out the DTH ferratas. It will show you how to short pitch trip members up a via ferrata in locations where it would be less than advantageous to fall, where trip members are clearly concerned about their ability to climb without falling, or where trip members are struggling to use the via ferrata lanyards correctly. Via ferrata is a safe and fun way to experience the vertical environment. It is the perfect gateway for hikers to get involved with climbing.
Cost: $125 for the one day course.
The Process to sign up is as follows:
- Put your name on the waitlist.
- Send details of your climbing experience to clareormerod@hotmail.co.uk, she will get back to you to let you know if you are accepted onto the event.
- Once accepted please make your payment by clicking the Buy Now
button below. You do not need a PayPal account.
You can pay with a credit card.
Once you have paid, you will automatically be added to the attendee list.Â
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| Required Items to Bring: |
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Ropes will be provided. You need your
personal gear: Harness, helmet, rock shoes. A
more detailed gear list will be provided.
PeakStratagem can provide some gear if you are
missing any of the required equipment. Make
these arrangements directly with PeakStratagem.
In addition to the above, All participants
must
come prepared with at least two non-medical
masks (mask must be at least two layers), hand
sanitizer (60% alcohol), eye protection (sun
glasses are OK) and full-finger belay gloves.
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| Recommended Items to Bring: |
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All the things you'll want for a day outside
climbing: Sturdy approach/belay shoes, food and
water, hat,
sunglasses, sunscreen, bear spray, camera, etc.
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| How to Get There: |
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Also please note Car Pooling is not recommended
unless you are part of the same household or
close
friends’ group.
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| Notes: |
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our participant responsibility
guidelines!
*Note: Once payment has been received by the
treasurer you will be moved to the confirmed
list. There will be no refund for
cancellations. Courses will run regardless of
weather unless the guide deems conditions
unsafe then a back-up option may be executed.
This is to be decided by the guide the evening
before.
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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