Our plan A is to climb an easy multipitch on Rundlehorn, possibly MacLab Slab 5.6 8 pitches, but alternatively Sunriser, Gold Rush or Rundlehorn if our main objective is busy already.
The approach is approx. 10min. The walkoff descent is very steep and loose along a trail and almost requires a pole to maintain balance. The focus of this climb is practising efficient rope management and transitions between pitches since the climbing grade is fairly mellow.
I will be leading some pitches, but not necessarily all of them. Participants must be competent at belaying a leader, comfortable moving over moderate scrambling terrain and climbing up to 5.7 outdoors, and able to be on the move for 8-10 hours (in case we decide to tackle a second climb in the same area). Participants must have basic multipitch experience, either through a guided course or a few multipitch climbs completed before.
The major risk on this climb is to be behind other parties and exposed to rock falls, hence the early departure.
If we have not climbed together before, please send a short description of your experience level & abilities. Let me know also which part of the city you live in to determine the carpooling venue. I depart from Marda Loop.
Climbing harness, helmet, 3 locking carabiners, personal anchor system, belay device, a small backpack, rock climbing shoes, belay gloves, water and food to sustain you for up to 10hrs, rain jacket and a few warm layers (including gloves and a toque), sunscreen. Rock rescue kit and quickdraws if you intend to lead some pitches.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Chalk, sunglasses, 1 collapsible pole for the descent.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Parking is at 51.16806, -115.54642 by the Fairmount Banff Golf Course road, if we can make it that close to the climbs.
Carpool Departure Time:
06:30 AM
Carpool Location:
TBD
Carpool Directions:
The carpooling venue will depend on where participants live, but we possibly will depart from Our Lady of the Assumption School, 7311 34 Ave NW, Calgary
Notes:
Specific hazards related to this trip include but aren't limited to: Rockfall, falling, equipment failure, human mistakes, weather, other climbers, fatigue, etc. Please review the ACC waiver in detail before joining.
*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.
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.
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Registration for this event closed on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 06:00 PM.
