Mt King George - Saturday, Aug 29, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type: Alpine 
Event Location: Height of the Rockies PP 
Event Starts:   Saturday, Aug 29, 2026 05:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 05:00 AM @ TBD)  
Event Ends:   Sunday, Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Saturday, Aug 22, 2026  
Difficulty Rating:   D3 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Brad Duska
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 5
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 3
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   2 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Drive almost to the end of the Palliser FSR. With overnight packs cross the Palliser River (no bridge) and hike up Fynn Creek to a bivy site. The next morning, up early to head up to the upper south glacier and on to the top. From there descend back to camp, walk out to the car and drive back to Calgary (long day). You must have good fitness/endurance, training/experience in glacier travel/crevasse rescue and steep snow and alpine ice climbing/descending. You need to be comfortable fording moving water.

Required Items to Bring:

Gear list and group equipment to be discussed in more detail. This will include:

  • mountaineering boots
  • steel crampons
  • ice axe
  • helmet
  • harness
  • belay/rappel device
  • crevasse rescue gear
  • headlamp
  • Bivy gear (sleeping bag, mat, tent/bivy bag, food)
  • Group gear to be shared: stove, rope, first aid, repair kit

Recommended Items to Bring:

Second tool (Alpine ice), footwear for water crossing. 

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   05:00 AM
Carpool Location:   TBD

Notes:

Attendees are pre-screened. Please send an email to the trip coordinator detailing how you are a good fit for this trip.


Note the following risks and hazards:


Mountaineering

·       Rockfall and icefall

o   Rockfall 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 and can also damage equipment such as ropes.

 

·       Avalanche

o   "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

o   Crevasses

o   Cornice fall

o   Tress, forest deadfall and tree stumps

o   Creeks

o   Rocks and Boulders

o   Variable and difficult walking terrain

o   Impact or collision with other persons or objects

o   Encounters with domestic or wild animals

o   Contact with poisonous flora or fauna

o   Loss of balance or control

o   Slips, trips,and falls

 

·       Falls and Belaying

o   Mountaineering and ice climbing present the risk of falling from the wall causing the climber to collide with the wall or the ground, which can lead to injury or death.

o   The risk of belay failure is also present, which can contribute to the risk of a ground fall

 

·       Communication, rescue and medical treatment

o   Communication can be difficult and in the event of a accident rescue and treatment may not be available

o   Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field

o   If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow

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.

The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.

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Never (not until the event has passed) 
2 Days Before Event  
7 Days Before Event  
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.