Multipitch - Daddy's Day Out - Thursday, Aug 21, 2025

The Basics:
Event Type: Rock Climbing 
Event Location: Daddy's Day Out - Kananaskis 
Event Starts:   Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 07:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 07:00 AM @ Valley Ridge ODR)  
Event Ends:   Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 05:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 12:00 AM  
Difficulty Rating:   D3 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Graeme Garner
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 2
Minimum Group Size: 2
Number Registered So Far:   2 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

The plan is to climb Daddy's Day Out: https://www.mountainproject.com/route/113295212/daddys-day-out

Mostly 5.6 - 5.8, with one short section of 10c.


Meet at Valley Ridge carpool at 7am, or at the climb parking at 8am.

Approach (1hr), climb & rappel 10 pitches (5-7 hrs).

Return to car & drive back to Calgary. Expect somewhere from 9-12 hrs round trip depending on team pace.

Required Items to Bring:

Helmet, harness, climbing shoes, personal climbing kit (lockers, slings, belay/rappel device, etc.).

Food, water, sunscreen, layers.


How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   07:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Valley Ridge ODR

Notes:

This trip is suitable for someone with at least some multipitch and rappelling experience. You should be confident that you'll be able to toprope through the short 10c section. I'm happy to lead all the pitches, or we can swing leads if you're up for it.


If we haven't climbed together before, please send me a brief email of your climbing experience at garnergraeme@gmail.com. 


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
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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.

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Registration for this event closed on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM.