Thanksgiving weekend scramble! A moderately paced scramble up either Commonwealth or Rimwall peak. Check out Kane's book for more information. Both objectives are approximately 5-8 hours and the choice will be made based on weather/conditions closer to. 

Aim to leave YYC around 7am. Arrive at Trailhead. Hike + Scramble and return back. 

Trip will only run if conditions are conducive to a safe & fun time, as both are primarily south facing we would expect them to be clear of snow as long as the current fall conditions hold. 

Helmet, layers, food + water, sturdy boots. 

Poles

Please send me a brief email (john.mcmechan@yahoo.ca) describing your scrambling comfort and experience and list a few representative scrambles you’ve recently completed. 

Depending on trip interest preference will be given to people I have done trips with in previous seasons as I am only back from the West Coast for this 1 trip this year.

Hazards include:

·       Rockfall

·       Rockfall can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking). What are the risks? Impact from a falling rock can result in injury or death and can also damage equipment such as ropes.

·       Terrain

·       Trees, forest deadfall, and tree stumps

·       Creeks

·       Rocks and Boulders

·       Variable and difficult walking terrain

·       Impact or collision with other persons or objects

·       Encounters with domestic or wild animals

·       Contact with poisonous flora or fauna

·       Loss of balance or control

·       Slips, trips and falls.

·       Communication, rescue and medical treatment

·       Communication can be difficult and in the event of a accident rescue and treatment may not be available

·       Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field

·       If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow

·       Mitigated by

·       First Aid Training

·       Rescue Training

·       Satellite Communications

§  Other

·      Slips, trips and  falls both outdoors and indoors

·      Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact

·      Equipment failure

·      Negligent first aid

·      Negligence of other people