Organizer: Cory Roffey and John Killan
Activity Type: Ice Climbing,Overnight Backpacking
Difficulty Rating: Intermediate. Since we will be climbing at night this adds an increased level of difficulty.
Itinerary
Saturday, January 31: We will leave Edmonton early on Saturday AM (8am) and drive to the Crescent Falls parking lot (arrival about 12:30pm). We will carry in our camping gear (about a 20min walk with approx 50m elevation gain) and set up camp in the treed area at the top of Issac’s Wet Dream Ice Climb. We will then hike back out and pick up our climbing gear and anything else we left at the cars. We will walk back into the ice climb and set up ropes for some late day/night climbing. We will climb until bed time! …and then sleep at camp in the trees at the top of the ice climb.
Note: Participants are welcome to arrange other accommodations for Saturday night. People are free to camp elsewhere or book a hostel or hotel room nearby on Saturday night. Those who choose to stay and camp are responsible for bringing all their own camping supplies and will need to be able to carry it in and out on their own.
Note: We will set up a larger tent with a stove for use during the climbing where people can warm up if needed… but you have to have your own tent for sleeping!
Sunday, February 1: This day is a TBD. We can choose to stay and run some more laps at Issac’s for the AM or we could pack up and try a different climb in the DTC. We will discuss it on Saturday before bed.
We will pull rope about 2-230 and head home… perhaps with a stop for pie at the Miner’s Cafe!
Prerequisites / Courses Required: HEADLAMP! …cause it’s night climbing
Must be able to safely TR belay
Have access to ice climbing gear
Bring all your own winter camping gear (good enough to stay warm in the forecasted temperatures)
Note: Accommodations will be left up to individual trip participants, but the trip leaders will be backcountry camping at the treed area at the top of the climb.
Required items to bring:
Mountaineering boots, crampons, ice tools, helmet, harness and all personal climbing gear
Warm Clothes (Bring layers)
Recommended top layers: Hard shell, insulated jacket, soft shell and base layer.
Recommended bottom layers: Hard shell, soft shell, base layer
Extra socks, a few pairs of gloves
Headlamp (we may be walking in and out in the dark for a short portion)
Food and water
Hiking poles, hand warmers
Winter camping equipment
A small bundle of fire wood to contribute to the campfire
As per club guidelines, participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations and transportation.
Please refer to the AMMC Policies regarding Animals, Carpooling, and Accommodation.
