Rock Review - Quaite Valley - Sunday, Jun 01, 2025

The Basics:
Event Type: Rock Climbing 
Event Location: Quaite Valley - Parking on Hwy 1, eastbound 
Event Starts:   Sunday, Jun 01, 2025 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 09:30 AM @ Rock Review Camp Site - Canoe Meadows)  
Event Ends:   Sunday, Jun 01, 2025 03:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Wednesday, May 28, 2025 05:00 PM  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Paul Dormaar
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 20
Maximum No. Guests: 6
Minimum Group Size: 2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 4
Number Registered So Far:   15 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   Yes

Itinerary:

PROIRITY WILL BE GIVEN TO ROCK REVIEW ATTENDEES.  We can discuss things on the Saturday night at the Rock Review Camp Ground, Canoe Meadows


There's some easy-ish sport climbing, including some new multi-pitch routes.  We'll turn up and put some top ropes up and do some climbing.  If people want to lead climb, you're welcome to.  


Quaite Valley Mini Guide: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G6BwLL2Gg4Me6pqj7zBWoVUWqV1OGvKA/view?usp=sharing


Alphabet Crag (Quaite Valley) | TABVAR
Required Items to Bring:

Helmet, harness, rock shoes, belay device, appropriate clothing for the weather, food and water.

Recommended Items to Bring:

Ropes will be provided, but if you want to lead, bring your rack of draws.  Not sure of the tick situation - bug repellant may be a good idea.  

How to Get There:
Event Directions:  

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cqdcBwLHkwYXKTdYA

  
Carpool Departure Time:   09:30 AM
Carpool Location:   Rock Review Camp Site - Canoe Meadows
Carpool Directions:  

https://maps.app.goo.gl/yGwD83Z7KQR3Xncy9

Notes:

Trip Hazards – Must read BEFORE registering.

Rock Climbing

  • 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.

  • Falls and Belaying

    • Rock climbing presents the risk of falling from the wall causing the climber to collide with the wall or ground, which can lead to injury or death

    • The risk of belay failure is also present which can contribute to the risk of a ground fall

  • 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

    Please sign into your new account on the ACC National Website and sign the new online waiver there:

    https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca

    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.

    Registration for this event closed on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 05:00 PM.