Mount Murchison SE Peak - Wednesday, Aug 03, 2022

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up.
The Basics:
Event Type: Alpine 
Event Location: Mistaya Canyon Parking lot 
Date(s) & Time:   Wednesday, Aug 03, 2022 08:00 AM  
Registration Cut Off:   Monday, Aug 01, 2022 12:00 PM  
Event Duration: 2 Days 
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   John McMechan
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 3
Minimum Group Size: 2
Number Registered So Far:   2 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Murchison SE is a maybe 11000er! This trip only runs if the weather forecast is appropriate, can discuss poor weather alternatives with group. 

Trip Length: 12-13km and 1900m gain. 1300m gain to Bivy Site

Trip plan: Meet at 11am August 3rd at Mistaya Canyon. Expect 5-6 hours to the Bivy site and a longer summit day the next day. Optional attempt on NW Summit based on aptitude, motivation and conditions. Return to bivy and to cars. Return home.

Fitness/Skill Requirements:  Must be fit and able to ascend nearly 2000m over two days at a moderate steady pace. Capable to offer belay and comfortable with scrambling as there is plenty of 3rd and 4th terrain. Crux goes at 5.2.

If we don't know each other yet send me an email with your experience and we can talk to make sure the trip is a good fit.

Required Items to Bring:

Helmet, Harness, Layers, Food, Water, Bivy Gear, Ice Axe, Stove, Sunglasses, hat etc. Full gear list shared with group participants.


Recommended Items to Bring:

Camera, Hiking Pole(s)


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.

Trip Feedback
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Registration for this event closed on Monday, August 01, 2022 at 12:00 PM.