Short &sweet multis at Armadillo Buttress, Grotto canyon - Saturday, Sep 12, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type: Rock Climbing 
Event Location: Armadillo Buttress, Grotto Canyon 
Event Starts:   Saturday, Sep 12, 2026 08:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 08:30 AM @ Meet at the parking for Valley Ridge Outdoor Rink, 170 Valley Meadow Close NW)  
Event Ends:   Saturday, Sep 12, 2026 06:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Sep 11, 2026  
Difficulty Rating:   D3 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Dana Zlenko
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests,  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 8
Minimum Group Size: 2
Number Registered So Far:   1 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Meeting at Meet at the parking for Valley Ridge Outdoor Rink, 170 Valley Meadow Close NW , leaving at 8.30. driving to Grotto Canyon trailhead, hike, climb, have fun. There are 6 of 3-pitch routes from 5.9 to 5.11, some brand new. User friendly, well-protected.  You can choose to climb 1, or 2, or 3, or whatever. Great rock, may be some lose rocks, but not too bad. Helmet mandatory! Must be comfortable leading/following up to mid 10 sport, rappelling. I will bring a rope and some draws, let me know if you can bring your gear. Text me 403 829 3540 if you have any questions.  

Required Items to Bring:

Harness, helmet (mandatory!) , personal anchor (sling), prussik, shoes, personal belay/rappel device(s). Rope (if you have it) some draws. Layers, snacks. stoke.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:  

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Carpool Departure Time:   08:30 AM
Carpool Location:   Meet at the parking for Valley Ridge Outdoor Rink, 170 Valley Meadow Close NW
Carpool Directions:  

 Meet at the parking for Valley Ridge Outdoor Rink, 170 Valley Meadow Close NW


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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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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