A long day for sure. Participants must be fit.
Selected members should be comfortable climbing 5.7 outside.
- A few slings, carabiners and cordelette (MANDATORY)
- Extra batteries (or at least check you transceiver batteries)
- InReach or similar device (if you have one)
- Camera
- Sunscreen, Glasses
- Plenty of layers (for wind, snow, cold...)
- Snack/Lunch and enough water for the day
- Hot Drinks if needed :)
The trip leader will bring ropes, climbing gear, 2 radios etc
What could prevent the event to happen ?
The event might be cancelled or postponed if:
- The forecast is not good
- One or many person forget essential gear
- Unexpected trail (or area) closure
We'll check the weather forecast a couple of days before the trip and decide as a team whether we still want to go. In that case we can also decide to start to go for a safer option or just postpone the trip.
Carpooling:
To be arranged with the group if needed.
Note that I live in Canmore so people coming from Calgary or Cochrane will need their own transportation.
Selection Process:
If we haven't climbed together before please send an email (you'll find it at the bottom of the page) and describe:
- Your rock climbing experience
- Every training you have that you think may be useful for this trip
Note that this is not a first-come first-serve trip. If you don't submit this information you will not be part of the trip.
Possible hazards:
Avalanche
Avalanches can occur in the terrain in which we operate and can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. skiing/snowboarding). What are the risks? Anyone caught in an avalanche is at risk of personal injury, death, and/or property damage or loss.
Terrain
Rock fall, Cornice fall, crevasses, Cliffs, Trees, tree wells, forest deadfall, and tree stumps, Creeks, Rocks and Boulders, Holes and depressions below the snow surface, Variable and difficult snow conditions, Snowcat roads and road banks, Fences and other manmade structures, Snow immersion, Impact or collision with other persons vehicles or objects, Encounters with domestic or wild animals, Loss of balance or control, Slips trips and falls, Becoming lost or separated from one’s group
Communication, rescue and medical treatment
Communication can be difficult and in the event of an 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.
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.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our
participant responsibility guidelines!
Contact information:
If you have any questions or doubts feel free to send me an email at
contact@candela-chris.com.
SMS or whatsapp: 514 632 4287
IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
It is a recreational trip and NOT a guided trip. The trip leader is volunteering and is not acting in the role of a guide. We are working as a group for: safety, trail breaking, decision making...
