Steep Ice and Mixed with Sarah Hueniken - Monday, Dec 13, 2021

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The Basics:
Event Type: Course 
Event Location: TBD 
Date(s) & Time:   Monday, Dec 13, 2021 07:00 AM  
Registration Cut Off:   Wednesday, Dec 08, 2021 08:00 PM  
Event Duration: 1 day 
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Julie Morter
Ryan Fox
Elisabeth Dupuis
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 6
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   6 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
This day is designed to really emphasize efficient steep ice technique. Learn tips on how to Swing, kick, and move most effectively on steep terrain. This includes working the triangle, monkey hang, and twisting your hips. Practice drills and get one-on- one coaching.

Always wanted try mixed climbing, or need to find ways to beat the pump and climb more efficiently? Not sure how you are supposed to hang on rock with these pointy things? Sarah is a world class mixed climber and will provide instruction and personalized pointers. Where? TBD

Cost: $150

First paid, first on the course.


Required Items to Bring:
Harness, helmet, ice tools, crampons pre- adjusted to boots, boots suitable for ice climbing, locking carabiner and belay device. Sarah may have more requirements.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Warm belay jacket,extra pair of gloves,thermos with hot drinks,lunch, sun screen and camera.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:   TBA the week before the course  

Notes:
The course will be taught by Sarah Hueniken, a full ACMG Alpine Guide. Sarah Hueniken has been living and guiding in Canmore for the past 15 years. As a full ACMG Alpine guide, she spends her summers guiding rock and alpine and her winters guiding ice and mixed routes. Having climbed for over 20 years, Sarah has traveled and worked in various places throughout the US, Mexico, South America and Asia to explore the mountains of the world. Highlights have included a first ascent of a 6000m peak bordering Tibet (Sachun 5.10+ M5), new ice lines in Iceland and Canada, first ascent of sea stacks in Newfoundland, Spray Ice, and participating in various climbing competitions. Sarah also works with Chicks with Picks, NOLS, and is an Arc'teryx sponsored athlete.




Payment Options:
  • Coordinator $150.00 CAD
  • Member $150.00 CAD
Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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Registration for this event closed on Wednesday, December 08, 2021 at 08:00 PM.