Ice Climbing - Kananaskis - Sunday, Feb 08, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type: Ice Climbing 
Event Location: Kananaskis 
Event Starts:   Sunday, Feb 08, 2026 06:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 06:00 AM @ Valley Ridge ODR)  
Event Ends:   Sunday, Feb 08, 2026 04:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Saturday, Feb 07, 2026  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Graeme Garner
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 4
Minimum Group Size: 2
Number Registered So Far:   4 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
  • Meet at 6am in Valley Ridge to carpool out to Kananaskis
  • Climb until we're tired / out of time
  • Aim to be back at Valley Ridge by 4pm

We can discuss where we want to climb either by text/email Saturday night, or on the drive out Sunday morning. I'm thinking either Cobra Verde or Evan Thomas Creek

Required Items to Bring:

Personal kit for a day of ice climbing:

  • helmet
  • harness
  • belay device
  • a few lockers/non lockers/slings
  • boots
  • crampons
  • technical ice climbing tools
  • food, water

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   06:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Valley Ridge ODR

Notes:

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


I will likely be out & about on Saturday, so will check the sign-ups and send out a pre-trip email Saturday evening.


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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2 Days Before Event  
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I have read and agree to the waiver requirements set out above. I also agree that as a Member, my ACC Waiver in place at the time of this activity will apply to my participation in such activity.

I have read and understand the risks, dangers and hazards associated with this event found on the registration page. I understand that there are many risks, dangers and hazards associated with this activity and am signing up for this event knowing the risks, dangers and hazards that exist and am freely accepting them.