Alpine Club of Canada, Calgary Section

AMP Alpine Ice - Wednesday, Sep 09, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type:		Alpine
Event Location:		2 days, Columbia Icefields-Creek Wilcox 1 day, South Parkway Mosquito-Mosquito Creek or Mosquito Hostel
Event Starts:		Wednesday, Sep 09, 2026 07:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 05:00 AM @ valley Ridge area)
Event Ends:		Friday, Sep 11, 2026 05:00 PM
Registration Cut Off:		Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026
Difficulty Rating:		D3 - See Conversion Chart
Trip Coordinator(s):		Katherine Morianos

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:
AMP Alpine Ice introduces the skills, systems, and decision-making required for alpine multi-pitch ice climbing. You’ll learn how to manage ropes, anchors, belays, transitions, and gain egress in an alpine ice environment. You will manage multiple overlapping hazards while developing your judgment around timing and route choices. The course includes a mix of skills training, guided multi-pitch climbing, and coached student-led multi-pitch practice. Objectives: Objective 1: Glacier Ice Climbing Climbing: One tool Two tool Efficiency and nuances Terrain manipulation Protection consideration Objective 2: Glacier Ice Anchors Strength Stratagies Defending the anchor Objective 3: Glacier Ice Egress V-threads Positioning for icefall Managing complex overhead hazard Timing Objective 4: Glacier Ice and Alpine Systems Mp Systems Movement vs anchors for protection Enter and exit climbing rope transition strategies Day One Lesson Plan: North Glacier or Similar Glacier Ice Climbing General Hazards Review Day Two Lesson Plan: A2 or similar Anchors and threads for egress Managing multiple overlapping hazards Glacier ice and alpine systems Day Three Lesson Plan: Andromachee Preparing the rope for glacier travel Moving as a rope team Transition to climbing mode MP climbing Alpine ice egress Price includes 3 days guided instruction, does not include food or accommodation
Required Items to Bring:
Helmet Harness Belay device Ice tools Crampons 4× Locking carabiners 4× Non-locking carabiners 1× 120cm Dyneema sling Ice screws (3× 13cm, 3× 17cm, 1× 22cm) 2× Ice clippers 6× Quickdraws 5m of 7mm cord Avalanche safety set (may be needed for multipitch objectives) Mountaineering boots 40L Backpack (ice-tool compatible) Socks (synthetic/wool blend, well-proven) Long underwear top and bottoms (heavyweight synthetic or wool) Softshell pants and jacket Midweight synthetic or down jacket Warm insulating jacket Waterproof hardshell jacket with hood Leather gloves Warm hat that fits under a helmet Lunch and snacks (high-calorie, high-fat recommended) Thermos flask and/or water bottle (1–2L total) Sunglasses Sunscreen Hand and foot warmers Headlamp Collapsible hiking pole

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:		05:00 AM
Carpool Location:		valley Ridge area

Notes:
Hazards Rockfall and Icefall What are the Risks Rockfall and icefall can be caused by natural forces or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking) Hazard Mitigation Mitigated with certified and experienced guides, Helmets Avalanche What are the Risks Avalanches can occur in the terrain you will be entering\| Caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (skiing/snowboarding)\| Anyone caught in an avalanche is at risk of personal injury, death, and/or property damage or loss.\| Hazard Mitigation Certified Guides with experience and training to manage this risk Daily risk assessment processes Guest training Communication and Rescue What are the Risks 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\| Hazard Mitigation First Aid / Rescue Training\| Satellite Communications \| Terrain What are the Risks Cornices \| Crevasses \| Trees, tree wells, and tree stumps \| Cliffs \| Creeks \| Rocks and Boulders \|Holes and depressions below the snow surface\| Variable and difficult snow conditions \|Snowcat roads and road ranks \| Fences and other man-made structures \| Impact or collision with other persons, vehicles or objects \| Encounters with domestic or wild animals \| Loss of balance or control \| Becoming lost or separated from the group \| Slips, trips, and falls\| Hazard Mitigation Mitigated by Trained and experienced Guide\| Radios General Hazards What are the Risks Slips trips and falls indoor or outdoor\| Equipment failure\| Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact\| Negligence of other persons, including other guests\| Negligent first aid\| Negligence of the guide Including failure to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from, or warn you of risk, dangers, hazards, on participating in ACC activities\| Hazard Mitigation Developed safety plans and procedures with decades of experience managing risk. Falls and Belaying What are the Risks Mountaineering and ice climbing present 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 a belay failure is also present which can contribute to a ground fall\| Hazard Mitigation Reviewing best practices with the guide\| Equipment checks\|

Payment Options: Coordinator $1401.75 CAD Member $1401.75 CAD
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.
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