Alpine Club of Canada, Calgary Section

Rock Review: Cragging @ Cougar Canyon - Saturday, Jun 27, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type:		Rock Climbing
Event Location:		Canmore
Date(s) & Time:		Saturday, Jun 27, 2026 09:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 09:30 AM @ Canoe Meadows)
Registration Cut Off:		Friday, Jun 26, 2026
Event Duration:		Until dinner time!
Difficulty Rating:		D3 - See Conversion Chart
Trip Coordinator(s):		Shaun Luong

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:		Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only
Attendee Screening:		Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size:		12
Maximum No. Guests:		4
Minimum Group Size:		2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:		1
Number Registered So Far:		1 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:		No

Itinerary:
Cragging @ Cougar Canyon - A Rock Review Event https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/canada/cougar-canyon Participants must know how to lead belay and clean top-rope anchors. No climbing instruction will be given. You must register at the bottom of this page to attend this event. Preference will be given to those registered for the "ROCK REVIEW 2026!" event.
Required Items to Bring:
harness, helmet, belay device, rock shoes sport anchor if you have it lunch, water, rain clothes backpack, light hiking shoes quickdraws and rope if you want to lead

Recommended Items to Bring:
sunscreen, chalk, bug spray light hiking pole

How to Get There:
Event Directions:		Park at the Cougar Creek Trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zkhuXQcVa9m88bqT9
Carpool Departure Time:		09:30 AM
Carpool Location:		Canoe Meadows
Carpool Directions:		See Rock Review event page for details.

Notes:
Trip Hazards – Must read BEFORE registering. Rock Climbing Rockfall Rockfall 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 can result in injury or death and can also damage equipment such as ropes. Terrain Trees, forest deadfall, and tree stumps Creeks Rocks and Boulders Variable and difficult walking terrain Impact or collision with other persons or objects Encounters with domestic or wild animals Contact with poisonous flora or fauna Loss of balance or control Slips, trips and falls. Falls and Belaying Rock climbing presents 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 belay failure is also present which can contribute to the risk of a ground fall Communication, rescue and medical treatment Communication can be difficult and in the event of a 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 Mitigated by First Aid Training Rescue Training Satellite Communications Other Slips, trips and falls both outdoors and indoors Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact Equipment failure Negligent first aid Negligence of other people Please sign into your new account on the ACC National Website and sign the new online waiver there: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca

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 If you have any feedback, positive or negative, concerning this trip or any other, we want to hear from you! You can send any feedback you may have to the Section Chair.
Waiver Requirement Participation in this activity is subject to the participant having signed the ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”). The Waiver is a legal document in which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! Members participating in this activity do not require a separate Waiver. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. 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 with the forgoing waiver terms. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. Non-members participating in this activity will be required to review and agree to the Waiver prior to participating in the activity. The current version of the Waiver can be viewed here alpineclubofcanada.ca/acc-waivers/. The Waiver will be presented for completion at the start of the Activity.

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Notes:

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.

I acknowledge and accept the risks described above.