Mount Roberta - Early Morning Scramble - Saturday, Sep 23, 2023

The Basics:
Event Type: Scramble 
Event Location: Mount Roberta 
Event Starts:   Saturday, Sep 23, 2023 06:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:00 AM @ https://maps.app.goo.gl/8SGVWiMjDB6AztUK8)  
Event Ends:   Saturday, Sep 23, 2023 01:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Sep 22, 2023 08:00 PM  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Brendan Clark
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 4
Minimum Group Size: 2
Number Registered So Far:   1 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

The plan is to scramble Mount Roberta near the Highwood Pass.  It's a short and enjoyable Class 2-3 (easy/moderate) scramble with great views. You would be a good participant for this trip if you have reasonable fitness and you're comfortable with moderate scrambles in off-trail terrain. Registration is first-come first-serve.

Distance: 6 km return, Elevation Gain: 650 m

Carpool meetup is at 6:00 AM in Valley Ridge - maps.app.goo.gl

We will aim to move at a moderate pace to complete the scramble in 4 hours return, with the goal of being back in the city by about 1:00 PM.  

Beta:

bobspirko.ca

explor8ion.com

Required Items to Bring:

Backpack, food, water, sturdy hiking boots


Recommended Items to Bring:

Bear spray, camera


How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   06:00 AM
Carpool Location:   https://maps.app.goo.gl/8SGVWiMjDB6AztUK8
Carpool Directions:  

Valley Ridge Rink parking lot, just off Valley Meadow Close NW


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
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.

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.

Registration for this event closed on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 08:00 PM.