This day is designed to really emphasize
efficient
steep ice
technique. Learn tips on how to Swing, kick, and
move most
effectively on steep terrain. This includes
working the triangle,
monkey hang, and twisting your hips. Practice
drills and get one-on-
one coaching.
Always wanted try mixed climbing, or need to
find ways to beat the pump and climb more
efficiently? Not sure how you are supposed to
hang on rock with these pointy things? Sarah is a
world class mixed climber and will provide
instruction and personalized pointers.
Where? TBD
Payment is required to confirm your spot on the course. When you register for the course, you will appear on the waitlist. The coordinator (Julie) will then move people to the approved list based on order of registration. When that happens, you will receive a notification that you were approved for the course. At that point you can log back in to the website, go to the event page and pay using the 'PayNow' button partway down the page.
Required Items to Bring:
Harness, helmet, ice tools, crampons pre-
adjusted
to boots, boots suitable for ice climbing,
locking
carabiner and belay
device. Sarah may have more requirements.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Warm belay jacket,extra pair of gloves,thermos
with
hot drinks,lunch, sun screen and camera.
Notes:
The course will be taught by Sarah Hueniken, a
full ACMG Alpine Guide. Sarah Hueniken has been
living and guiding
in Canmore for the past 15 years. As a full ACMG
Alpine guide, she
spends her summers guiding rock and alpine and
her
winters guiding
ice and mixed routes. Having climbed for over 20
years, Sarah has
traveled and worked in various places throughout
the US, Mexico,
South America and Asia to explore the mountains
of
the world.
Highlights have included a first ascent of a
6000m
peak bordering
Tibet (Sachun 5.10+ M5), new ice lines in Iceland
and Canada, first
ascent of sea stacks in Newfoundland, Spray Ice,
and participating in
various climbing competitions
Hazards for this trip include:
Rockfall/Icefall
oRockfall
and icefall 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 or ice can
result in injury or death
·Terrain
oTrees, forest
deadfall and tree stumps
oCreeks
oRocks and boulders
oVariable and
difficult walking terrain
oImpact or collision
with other persons or objects
oEncounters with
wild animals
oLoss of balance or
control
oSlip, trip, and
falls
·Communication, rescue and medical treatment
oCommunication can
be difficult and in the event of an accident rescue and treatment may not be
available
oAdverse weather may
also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field
oIf an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation
point may be slow
·Weather
·Equipment
failure
·Negligent
first aid
·Negligence
of other people
Crampons and ice axes are sharp tools that can cause
injury to yourself or others
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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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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This event is full. If you register, you will be placed on the waiting list in case of a cancellation.